Collingwood Stories
Georgian College finds innovative solution to labour challenges for two resorts
Georgian College has been supplying co-op students and graduates from its hospitality and tourism programs to businesses in the Collingwood area for many years. So, when it became apparent there was a need for more sustainable labour, the college was quick to respond...
Collingwood Youth Centre is ‘the’ go-to place for youth
Collingwood Youth Centre is so much more than a drop-in centre for youth of ages 12-18. Through the Centre, youth can learn new skills, connect with peers and mentors, gain access to useful resources and engage in fun activities. The Centre was started by a group of...
Train for Life moves with purpose
Braden Usher had an entrepreneurial spirit from a young age. At eight years old, he started making hand- sewn goods and selling them at his dad’s store. As he grew up, so did his ventures, which expanded to include lawn care services, piano lessons and delivery...
DAVID HILLIS Salon delivers exceptional services
Collingwood is home to some BIG names, and recently we discovered when interviewing David Hillis, founder of DAVID HILLIS Salon, he was a stylist to some of the biggest stars in the movie business! Contracted by Paramount Canada and Warner Brothers to style A-List...
TheSmoke: A Passion for Smoking BBQ Turned into a Successful Business
Cam Dyment’s journey to a successful restaurant began with a Traeger pellet smoker. In 2011, Cam started his YouTube channel, The Georgian Chef, to teach his subscribers how to smoke all kinds of meats, demonstrating the smoking process each step of the way. He has...
Open Minds is on a Mission to Help Collingwood’s Youth
Morgan D’Aloisio has ten years of experience working with children. During the pandemic, she decided to get her yoga teaching training, which changed her life drastically. Yoga made her realize how important it is to implement positive beliefs and mindsets into one’s...