Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Winter Weather Travel Advisory In Effect
A Winter Weather Travel Advisory is in effect for Barrie, Collingwood, Hillsdale and the Blue Mountains. Environment Canada says flurries coming in off of Georgian Bay will be heavy at times this afte...
Nov 15, 2021 Source: Environment Canada
RVH Visitor Vaccine Policy Goes Into Effect Today
The visitor vaccine policy goes into effect at RVH in Barrie today. It requires all visitors to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 at RVH's main campus and all offsite locations. The h...
Nov 15, 2021 Source: RVH
Orillia Council To Begin 2022 Budget Deliberations
Orillia Council is going to receive an initial presentation of the 2022 budget today. It will be followed by four days of budget deliberations scheduled in the coming weeks. The Budget Committee Prese...
Nov 15, 2021 Source: City Of Orillia
Overnight Parking Restrictions Begin In Orillia
Overnight Parking Restrictions are now in effect in Orillia. That means parking is prohibited on all municipal streets and parking lots between the hours of midnight and 7 a.m. until April 15, 2022. T...
Nov 15, 2021 Source: City Of Orillia
COVID-19 Booster Shot Availability Expands In Simcoe-Muskoka
The availability of COVID-19 booster shots is being expanded to all community clinics in Simcoe-Muskoka today. They provide an extra layer of protection against the virus, particularly the highly tran...
Nov 15, 2021 Source: SMDHU
Mitten Tree At Gravenhurst Library Accepting Donations
The annual Mitten Tree at the Gravenhurst Library is ready to be decorated with donations. It is accepting new handmade or store bought mittens, hats, scarves, socks and gloves to help support the loc...
Nov 15, 2021 Source: Gravenhurst Public Library
Draft 2 Of Wasaga Beach's 2022 Budget
Members of Wasaga Beach council have looked at draft 2 of the proposed 2022 budget. Watch the meeting. Council members have also authorized a budget public meeting on Dec. 14, when staff will present ...
Nov 14, 2021 Source: Wasaga Beach
Lakehead Inviting Public To Participate In International Education Week
Everyone in Thunder Bay and Simcoe County is invited to participate in International Education Week, celebrated during the third week of November by more than 100 countries. IEW provides an opportunit...
Nov 14, 2021 Source: Lakehead University
Final Week For Wye Marsh Online Silent Auction
It's the final week for the Wye Marsh annual fundraiser. It features an online silent auction with incredible prizes including artwork, gift certificates to local restaurants, excursions, spa packages...
Nov 14, 2021 Source: Wye Marsh
Simcoe County Paramedic Services Kick Off 19th Annual Toy Drive
The County of Simcoe Paramedic Services has kicked off its 2021 Toy Drive to support families in need. Due to the pandemic, residents are being asked to consider donating online by clicking here. New,...
Nov 14, 2021 Source: County of Simcoe Paramedic Services