Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Coldwater Man Wins $50K With Ontario 49
A Coldwater man has added 50-thousand dollars to his retirement savings, after winning the second prize in an Ontario 49 draw. He also won $3 on another one of his ONTARIO 49 selections, bringing his ...
Jul 07, 2022 Source: OLG
OPP Investigating Vandalism at Midland Cemetery
The OPP is investigating recent acts of vandalism at a cemetery in Midland. Police say it has received complaints of headstones being defaced and damage to cemetery buildings on King Street since May....
Jul 07, 2022
OPP Renews Call For Information in Midland Murder
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is releasing a video in the hope of resolving a murder that occurred near Midland one year ago. Jonus Keegan Palmer was 24-years-old when he was shot and killed on ...
Jul 05, 2022 Source: Obituary
Orillia City Centre Façade Restoration Begins Today
Faade restoration begins today on a portion of the Orillia City Centre. The work will be focused on the west portion of the historic Tudhope Building (Orillia City Centre), located at 50 Andrew St. So...
Jul 05, 2022 Source: City of Orillia
Barrie Offering Two Trailers Filled With Free Summer Fun
The City of Barrie is offering a number of free activities this summer, aimed at getting kids and youth engaged in active play and outdoor activities. There will be two pop-up trailers, run by City st...
Jul 05, 2022 Source: City of Barrie
RVH Welcomes New President and CEO
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre is pleased to welcome Gail Hunt as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Hunt, an experienced, high-performing hospital executive and team-builder, assum...
Jul 05, 2022 Source: RVH
Georgian and Barrie Partner to Offer Manufacturing-Focused RapidSkills Training
The City of Barrie in partnership with Georgian College is offering free RapidSkills micro-credentials to provide industry-focused training to address the needs of local manufacturers and develop skil...
Jul 05, 2022 Photo cutline: The free RapidSkills micro-credential program will give workers in the manufacturing sector the opportunity to acquire new skills in computer numerical control (CNC), fundamental shop skills, quality control, hydraulics and pneumatics, industrial automation, precision machining, and robotics, and leadership.
Severn Appoints Councillor Philip Brennan to Represent Ward 3
Township of Severn has approved the appointment of Councillor Philip Brennan to represent the residents of Ward 3 for the remainder of the current term of council ending November 15, 2022. Councillor ...
Jul 05, 2022 Source: Severn Township
Changes To COVID-19 Screening and Visitor Policy at CGMH
Collingwood General and Marine Hospital (CGMH) is making changes to its Pandemic Visitor policy and introducing less restrictive measures. Effective today, visitors to CGMH will be able to 'self-scree...
Jul 05, 2022 Source: CGMH
Barrie Police Investigating Possible Assault or Attempted Abduction
Barrie Police are appealing for witnesses to a possible assault or attempted abduction. Police say it happened in the Bayfield Mall parking lot on the evening of Friday, June 24th. Investigators would...
Jul 05, 2022