Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Traffic Delays in Downtown Port Carling This Week And Next
There are planned traffic delays in Port Carling this week to improve the Lift Bridge driving surface in Muskoka Lakes Township. Crews will be onsite repairing the asphalt driving surface of the bridg...
Nov 16, 2021 Source: District Of Muskoka
Search Continues For Missing Woman In Wahta First Nation
A woman has been reported missing in the Ragged Rapids Road area in Wahta First Nation. Bracebridge OPP says 49 year-old Diana Kasper of Washago was last seen on Friday. She is described as 5'6" tall,...
Nov 16, 2021 Source: OPP
Virtual Events To Commemorate Louis Riel Day
It's Louis Riel Day. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Metis Nation of Ontario will host a series of virtual events this year to commemorate the legacy of Louis Riel. On this day we mark and c...
Nov 16, 2021 Source: Metis Nation Of Ontario
Now That Snow Is Falling, Here Are Some Winter Driving Safety Tips
Now that snow has arrived, the CAA, Ministry of Transportation and OPP have released some Winter Driving Safety Tips. They say to prepare yourself by visiting the Ministry of Transportation's website ...
Nov 16, 2021
Concerts Are Back At Casino Rama Resort!
Concerts are coming back to Casino Rama Resort! Starting in January, you can enjoy shows by Russell Peters, Air Supply, Gordon Lightfoot and popular gameshow favourite, The Price is Right Live. Postpo...
Nov 15, 2021 Source: Casino Rama Resort
Georgian Offering Free Menstrual Products At All Campuses
Georgian College is offering free menstrual products at all of its campuses. It recently installed free menstrual product dispensers in washrooms across all seven college campuses, so that no one has ...
Nov 15, 2021 Georgian College recently installed new free menstrual product dispensers in washrooms across all seven college campuses. The initiative was launched by the Georgian College Students' Association (GCSA). Ishaan Sachdeva, President of the Barrie Campus GCSA and Sheona Morrison, Manager of Student Leadership at Georgian College showcase one of the new dispensers.
Simcoe County Breaks Ground on Orillia Campus Project
Ground has officially been broken on the County Orillia Campus Project. It marks the start of construction for this important affordable housing and community hub infrastructure, which is intended to ...
Nov 15, 2021 Source: County of Simcoe
Gravenhurst Firefighters Launch Annual Toy Drive
Gravenhurst Firefighters are once again gearing up to collect toys to help the Salvation Army provide a Merry Christmas for area children in need. Firefighters will be stationed at two locations colle...
Nov 15, 2021 Source: Gravenhurst Fire
Wasaga Beach's Toys For Tickets Campaign Returns
The Town of Wasaga Beach's annual Toys for Tickets campaign has begun. Every person who receives a parking ticket - with the exception of accessibility parking violations - is eligible to participate ...
Nov 15, 2021 Source: Town of Wasaga Beach
Blue Mountains Deputy Mayor Rob Potter Has Passed Away
It is with great sadness that the Town of The Blue Mountains announces that Deputy Mayor Rob Potter has passed away. He died peacefully yesterday afternoon with his wife Linda and his family by his si...
Nov 15, 2021 Source: Town Of Blue Mountains