by Rick Crouch | Apr 2, 2023 | Community Affairs, Environmental Issues, Live Play - Georgian Bay, Odds and Ends
Although I was born and raised in Toronto, I have been visiting Georgian Bay and specifically Manitoulin Island since I was an infant. My mother was born and raised on Manitoulin so in addition to the Island being our summer destination for holidays, I have a great...
by Rick Crouch | Mar 29, 2023 | Business Matters, Community Affairs, Condominiums, Environmental Issues, Municipal Affairs, Planning and Development, Real Estate General, Waterfront Properties
On Monday March 27th a presentation was made to Collingwood Council by Streetcar Development Inc. and Dream Unlimited Corp. wherein the developers revealed their proposed plans to revitalize the Collingwood Grain Terminals. Opened in 1929 the Terminals are 94 years...
by Rick Crouch | Sep 9, 2022 | Community Affairs, Environmental Issues, Municipal Affairs, Planning and Development, Waterfront Properties
Municipal elections are fast approaching across Ontario (October 24th) and a plethora of election signs are once again dotting the landscape. For the Town of Collingwood, one item that I am willing to bet will not be a major election topic is Collingwood’s...
by Rick Crouch | Apr 25, 2022 | Community Affairs, Environmental Issues, Live Play - Georgian Bay, Odds and Ends
Every year since I was an infant, I have spent summers on Georgian Bay and Lake Huron. As such, I have seen both the highs and lows of the water level on these two bodies of water. Never in my lifetime however, have I seen a decrease in the water level happen so...
by Rick Crouch | Mar 7, 2022 | Business Matters, Community Affairs, Real Estate General
This blog post is part of my campaign efforts to be elected to the Board of Directors of the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO). The position I seek is in Region 2 which covers Western and Southwestern Ontario and includes the real estate Boards/Associations of:...
by Rick Crouch | Jan 31, 2022 | Community Affairs, Odds and Ends
People often comment to me that I am smart or very intelligent and while I am flattered and thank them, my own opinion of myself in this regard is quite different. Being smart is one thing while being informed is another matter altogether and in the case of myself, I...
