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Erika Engel

Erika Engel

Erika Engel regularly covers all things Collingwood as a journalist and the editor of CollingwoodToday.ca

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Recent Work by Erika

Woodbridge man among new arrests in provincewide mortgage scam

Woodbridge man among new arrests in provincewide mortgage scam

Two more people arrested in investigation of door-to-door sales fraud that victimized more than 200 people, some who lost their homes with fraudulent mortgages 
Resident puts city's bike-friendliness to the test

Resident puts city's bike-friendliness to the test

Steve Roper has been cycling around Collingwood for his daily errands since May
Warrants issued in Ontario scam that defrauded people of their homes

Warrants issued in Ontario scam that defrauded people of their homes

As a result of this multi-faceted mortgage scam investigation, OPP are advising homeowners to check for notices of security interest that may have been registered without their knowledge
Feeding ducks, geese more harmful than helpful: expert

Feeding ducks, geese more harmful than helpful: expert

'What happens in the winter time, when they've lost their natural ability to hunt and forage? ... now they're not going to learn to eat greens and nutrients ... they'll starve,' says wildlife rehabilitation custodian
Markham developer makes good on 2022 sponsorship promise

Markham developer makes good on 2022 sponsorship promise

Grey Highlands town hall confirms it received the $5,000 cheque for pledge from Flato Developments following our story
Feeding ducks, geese, swans more harmful than helpful: wildlife rehabilitator

Feeding ducks, geese, swans more harmful than helpful: wildlife rehabilitator

Feeding any wildlife is prohibited in Collingwood by a town bylaw, and that's meant to protect people and animals
'It's my turn:' Woman gets the end she wants with MAID

'It's my turn:' Woman gets the end she wants with MAID

'I think I've given all my friends and the people around me another gift to take this journey with me,' says Diane Petryshyn, who has chosen medical assistance in dying today at 4 p.m.
Pre-trial continues for ex-boyfriend of abducted Elnaz Hajtamiri

Pre-trial continues for ex-boyfriend of abducted Elnaz Hajtamiri

The Richmond Hill resident was abducted from a Wasaga Beach home on Jan. 12, 2022, and she hasn't been seen or heard from since, her ex-boyfriend has been charged with first-degree murder
Here are some livestream links to safely view today's eclipse

Here are some livestream links to safely view today's eclipse

NASA will be showing the celestial event, and if you want something closer to home you can watch the Tillsonburg view
Bruce Trail ranked among world's 'happiest' hikes

Bruce Trail ranked among world's 'happiest' hikes

Smile-recognition software used to scour Instagram posts ranked Bruce Trail among hiking trails in England, Australia, Scotland, and the Appalachian and Canadian Rockies
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