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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

Retired teacher pleads guilty to paying Collingwood minor for sexual services

Retired teacher pleads guilty to paying Collingwood minor for sexual services

The man connected with the teen through online apps before planning a meeting in Collingwood
Puppy found tied to tree in Tottenham, also sick with parvo

Puppy found tied to tree in Tottenham, also sick with parvo

Animal rescue in Lisle asking for donations to cover vet bills and rehabilitation for 4.5-month-old Labrador pup
Collingwood's 'Rain Man' always cared about the details

Collingwood's 'Rain Man' always cared about the details

David Bowden is remembered by his church family, co-workers, customers, and Santa Claus for his life spent working hard to lift the spirits of those around him
Collingwood man charged with murder was Brampton fire captain

Collingwood man charged with murder was Brampton fire captain

The City of Brampton confirmed James Schwalm has since been fired for cause, he is accused of killing his wife
'Organized crime': scammers steal homes from Collingwood seniors

'Organized crime': scammers steal homes from Collingwood seniors

'Most of these frauds now, they are so elaborate. They involve groups of people because they’re making large amounts of money in these scams,' says Collingwood OPP detective
One 'do-it-yourselfer' helps 2,000 Ukrainian refugees find safe place

One 'do-it-yourselfer' helps 2,000 Ukrainian refugees find safe place

Ryan Little has been taking goods into and people out of Ukraine, with his own bulletproof vest and VW Passat with a trailer, since Russia invaded nearly a year ago
Mother of abducted woman longs to hug her daughter

Mother of abducted woman longs to hug her daughter

'We are perpetually living in a limbo of emotions,' says mother of Elnaz Hajtamiri, who was abducted a year ago and hasn't been seen or heard from since
No charges from MNRF after dog shot, killed in Nottawa

No charges from MNRF after dog shot, killed in Nottawa

According to dog's owners, neighbour claimed he was shooting a coyote; Dutch shepherd struck in the chest and died 13 hours later
Long-dead caterpillars blamed for acorn scarcity

Long-dead caterpillars blamed for acorn scarcity

Turns out, there's a good reason for black bears, turkeys, squirrels and blue jays to really hate spongy moths
Police, MNR continue to investigate shooting of dog by neighbour

Police, MNR continue to investigate shooting of dog by neighbour

No charges have been announced, both police and MNR are conducting a joint investigation
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