Outdoor rinks eye top prize as Collingwood sells its ice resurfacing machine to highest bidder
The Town of Collingwood is bidding farewell to its 2009 Olympia Ice Resurfacing Machine, and according to the Town, it is perfect for those who have put time into creating an outdoor skating space.
"The prestige of owning one is if you have a backyard rink and it's big enough and you can get out there and ice resurface it. It will change your ice quality from a garden hose to a piece of equipment that is built for building ice and maintaining it - a real slice of Canadiana," says Mel Milanovic with the Town of Collingwood.
The Town says the machine is in good working order and comes with duo-propane and natural gas fuel sources.
The unit goes to the highest bidder online.
The top bid is currently over $8,400, and bidding closes Tuesday.
Shopping Trends
The Shopping Trends team is independent of the journalists at CTV News. We may earn a commission when you use our links to shop. Read about us.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
WATCH LIVE
WATCH LIVE The world begins welcoming 2025 with light shows, embraces and ice plunges
From Sydney to Vladivostok to Mumbai, communities around the world have begun welcoming 2025 with spectacular light shows, embraces and ice plunges.
Telegraph Cove, B.C., fire takes out beloved businesses, parts of boardwalk
Fire crews on northern Vancouver Island are asking the public to stay away from the community of Telegraph Cove as they deal with a major fire there.
One charged following terrifying road rage incident on Hwy. 11 in northern Ont.
Ontario Provincial Police are asking for the public's help in investigating a road rage incident Monday on Highway 11 near Temiskaming Shores.
WATCH
WATCH A jet carrying the Gonzaga men's basketball team ordered to stop to avoid collision at LAX
The Federal Aviation Administration has launched an investigation after a private jet carrying the Gonzaga University men's basketball team nearly crossed a runway as another flight was taking off Friday at Los Angeles International Airport.
BREAKING
BREAKING Female victim in Calgary double homicide identified as elementary school teacher
Rocky View School Division (RVSD) on Tuesday identified the woman who was murdered Sunday night in Calgary as Ania Kaminski, an elementary school teacher in Cochrane, west of the city.
Xi says no one can stop China's 'reunification' with Taiwan
No one can stop China's "reunification" with Taiwan, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in his New Year's speech on Tuesday, laying down a clear warning to what Beijing regards as pro-independence forces within and outside of the island of 23 million people.
ATM stolen after excavator crashes into North York bank: Toronto police
Police say a North York financial institution has sustained “significant damage” after an excavator reportedly crashed into the building early Tuesday morning and an ATM was stolen.
Two males confirmed dead after vehicle pulled from Moncton creek
Two men are dead following a crash in a creek in Moncton, N.B., Tuesday morning.
Nearly all of Puerto Rico is without power on New Year's Eve
A blackout hit nearly all of Puerto Rico early Tuesday as the U.S. territory prepared to celebrate New Year's Eve.
Kitchener
-
New Ontario laws and regulations coming into effect in 2025. Here's what you need to know.
Several new laws and regulations in Ontario are taking effect this new year. Here's what residents in the province need to know.
-
Where to ring in the new year in Waterloo Region, Guelph and Brantford
Still undecided about your party plans for New Year’s Eve? We’ve rounded up some of the family-friendly events happening in Waterloo Region, Guelph and Brantford.
-
One person dies in head-on crash in Centre Wellington
One person has died in a two-vehicle crash in Centre Wellington Township.
London
-
Think inflation is high on products you buy? Cost of infrastructure work in London rising twice as fast as Toronto
Only recently was London added to the list of Canadian cities included in the monitoring of Non-Residential Construction Price Index (NRCPI), previously city hall used Toronto’s figure for local budget projections.
-
Food bank use in midwestern Ontario seeing sustained increase in demand
“We've seen an increase in total need going up about 13 to 15 per cent every year for the last number of years, and that's very disheartening to hear. I mean, that's in the number of seniors that we are serving, as well as children,” says Mary Ellen Zielman, Executive Director of the Huron County Food Distribution Centre.
-
Pedestrian dies of injuries sustained in Dec. 9 collision
A collision between a vehicle and pedestrian at the intersection of Adelaide Street north and Huron Street on Dec. 9 has proved fatal.
Windsor
-
Fire confirmed fatal at 920 Ouellette Ave
Windsor fire officials confirm there has been another fatal fire in the city.
-
Four suspects wanted after armed robbery in east Windsor
Windsor police have issued arrest warrants for four suspects after an armed robbery on the east side of the city.
-
Rain and wet snow possible for New Year’s Eve in Windsor-Essex
Environment Canada says there’s a chance of rain and wet snow in Windsor-Essex this New Year’s Eve.
Northern Ontario
-
One charged following terrifying road rage incident on Hwy. 11 in northern Ont.
Ontario Provincial Police are asking for the public's help in investigating a road rage incident Monday on Highway 11 near Temiskaming Shores.
-
Vigil planned for drowning victims in Temiskaming Shores, Ont.
A vigil will be held this evening in New Liskeard for a father and daughter who drowned Dec. 29 at Pete's Dam Park in the community of Temiskaming Shores.
-
New Ontario laws and regulations coming into effect in 2025. Here's what you need to know.
Several new laws and regulations in Ontario are taking effect this new year. Here's what residents in the province need to know.
Sault Ste. Marie
-
Impaired drivers end up in the ditch on Manitoulin Island
Two recent impaired driving cases on Manitoulin Island left two drivers in the ditch, both facing multiple charges.
-
Sault suspect charged with threatening clerk with screwdriver, stealing cash
A 29-year-old suspect has been charged after a robbery on Queen Street West on Sunday morning.
-
Police presence on Cathcart Street in the Sault is over, no charges expected
A heavy police in the 200 block of Cathcart Street in Sault Ste. Marie has ended, police said Monday afternoon.
Ottawa
-
Things to do in Ottawa on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day
CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at things to do in Ottawa on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
-
Ottawa police investigating gunshots heard in the Glebe
The Ottawa Police Service is investigating after apparent gunshots were heard in the Glebe on Tuesday morning.
-
Ottawa family still searching for answers from WestJet after chaotic Costa Rica trip
After spending almost 48 hours longer than intended in Costa Rica, the Sachs family has finally returned home.
Toronto
-
New Ontario laws and regulations coming into effect in 2025. Here's what you need to know.
Several new laws and regulations in Ontario are taking effect this new year. Here's what residents in the province need to know.
-
Man fatally shot, second victim stabbed inside Toronto home: police
Toronto police say they are searching for suspects after a 29-year-old man was shot and killed and a 58-year-old man sustained serious stab wounds inside a home in the city’s west end late Monday night.
-
ATM stolen after excavator crashes into North York bank: Toronto police
Police say a North York financial institution has sustained “significant damage” after an excavator reportedly crashed into the building early Tuesday morning and an ATM was stolen.
Montreal
-
Quebec to follow Ottawa on extending deadline for declaring donations
Quebec is prepared to follow Ottawa's lead and extend the deadline for declaring charitable donations to the end of February in order to mitigate the effects of this autumn's postal service disruption.
-
Quebec's children are worried about rising costs, write letters to politicians
Every year, hundreds of children visit Quebec's National Assembly and take the opportunity to write letters to their elected officials.
-
Quebec heritage site, former home of renowned artist, destroyed by fire
A Quebec heritage site on the Island of Montreal that was the former home of a renowned artist has been destroyed in a fire.
Atlantic
-
Two males confirmed dead after vehicle pulled from Moncton creek
Two men are dead following a crash in a creek in Moncton, N.B., Tuesday morning.
-
Man, 73, killed in house fire in Shubenacadie, N.S.
An elderly man has been killed in a house fire in Shubenacadie, N.S. East Hants District RCMP and fire crews responded to the home on Highway 215 around 7:15 a.m. Tuesday.
-
Search continues for N.S. man Zachary Lefave, four years after disappearance
The Southwest Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit continues to investigate the disappearance of Zachary Lefave four years after he went missing.
Winnipeg
-
Winnipeg police investigating three incidents of dead cats being found
Winnipeg police are investigating three reports of animal cruelty in the west side of the city.
-
Manitoba's gas tax holiday coming to an end
Manitoba’s gas tax holiday is officially coming to an end.
-
Manitoba RCMP searching for suspect in armed robbery
Manitoba RCMP is searching for the suspect of an armed robbery of a Beausejour, Man., store over the weekend.
Calgary
-
BREAKINGBREAKING Female victim in Calgary double homicide identified as elementary school teacher
Rocky View School Division (RVSD) on Tuesday identified the woman who was murdered Sunday night in Calgary as Ania Kaminski, an elementary school teacher in Cochrane, west of the city.
-
More than 1,000 attend Calgary menorah lighting ceremony
The City of Calgary held its annual menorah lighting ceremony on Monday night and officials said more than 1,000 people attended.
-
WEATHER
WEATHER Cooler conditions to ring in the new year
Similar to Monday, light flurries fell across portions of southern Alberta early Tuesday morning, and that, combined with cooler temperatures and little to no wind, compromised visibility.
Edmonton
-
How Naheed Nenshi stepped back into politics, becoming NDP leader in 2024
Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi began 2024 with no intention of getting back into politics, enjoying his “blessed retirement.” That all changed in January when a grid alert set a record for power consumption in the province.
-
Fireworks, waterparks and horse-drawn carriages: Here are New Year's Eve events happening in Edmonton
With Christmas 2024 in the books, there's only one more holiday for families to enjoy before opening the 2025 cat calendar you received from a distant relative: New Year's Eve.
-
WATCH LIVE
WATCH LIVE The world begins welcoming 2025 with light shows, embraces and ice plunges
From Sydney to Vladivostok to Mumbai, communities around the world have begun welcoming 2025 with spectacular light shows, embraces and ice plunges.
Regina
-
Jon Hromek resigns as Sask. United Party leader
Jon Hromek has resigned as the leader of the Saskatchewan United Party (SUP).
-
Local non-profit granted exemption to operate supervised consumption site in Regina
The Newo-Yotina Friendship Centre says they have been granted an exemption to operate Regina’s only supervised consumption site.
-
WATCH LIVE
WATCH LIVE The world begins welcoming 2025 with light shows, embraces and ice plunges
From Sydney to Vladivostok to Mumbai, communities around the world have begun welcoming 2025 with spectacular light shows, embraces and ice plunges.
Saskatoon
-
Saskatoon's Medavie paramedics saw another record year for emergency calls
Saskatoon paramedics responded to a record number of emergency calls this year, yet again, although they say the increase is smaller than in recent years.
-
Sask. police officer on trial for negligence over in-custody death has charges stayed
A Saskatchewan police officer who faced criminal charges in connection with a man’s in-custody death will not be going to trial — the Crown has opted to stay the charges.
-
Jon Hromek resigns as Sask. United Party leader
Jon Hromek has resigned as the leader of the Saskatchewan United Party (SUP).
Vancouver
-
Telegraph Cove, B.C., fire takes out beloved businesses, parts of boardwalk
Fire crews on northern Vancouver Island are asking the public to stay away from the community of Telegraph Cove as they deal with a major fire there.
-
Rare cougar sighting reported in urban Vancouver, far from wilderness
A rare cougar sighting has been reported in Vancouver's urban Dunbar neighbourhood.
-
B.C. ringing in new year with new rules, including 20% home-flipping tax
A maximum 20-per-cent home-flipping tax is among a number of new regulations coming into effect in British Columbia starting Jan. 1.
Vancouver Island
-
Telegraph Cove, B.C., fire takes out beloved businesses, parts of boardwalk
Fire crews on northern Vancouver Island are asking the public to stay away from the community of Telegraph Cove as they deal with a major fire there.
-
B.C. ringing in new year with new rules, including 20% home-flipping tax
A maximum 20-per-cent home-flipping tax is among a number of new regulations coming into effect in British Columbia starting Jan. 1.
-
Rare cougar sighting reported in urban Vancouver, far from wilderness
A rare cougar sighting has been reported in Vancouver's urban Dunbar neighbourhood.
