Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Ramara Township May Rename Sections of Concession Road 10
Ramara Township is proposing to rename five of the six sections of Concession Road 10. It says duplicate road names can result in delays in emergency response from Fire, Police, Ambulance and utility ...
Nov 10, 2021 Source: Township of Ramara
Fiery Crash In Barrie Claims The Life Of Richmond Hill Man
A man has died in a fiery crash on Duckworth Street in Barrie. Police say it happened just before midnight, north of Georgian Drive, where a vehicle left the roadway and struck the southeast corner ov...
Nov 09, 2021 Source: Barrie Police
SMDHU Offering Booster Shots To Those Eligible
Eligible individuals can now start to book their COVID-19 booster shot appointment at a community clinic in Simcoe Muskoka. They are currently available at the Barrie Immunization Clinic at 29 Sperlin...
Nov 09, 2021 Source: SMDHU
Barrie Unveils New Poppy Crosswalk Downtown
The City of Barrie has installed a new downtown crosswalk featuring poppies, the official symbol of Remembrance Day. It is located at the crosswalk at Dunlop and Owen Streets, across from the Cenotaph...
Nov 09, 2021 Source: Laura Hampshire
2022 Ramara Dog Tags Now Available
New 2022 Dog Tags are now available in Ramara Township. They can be renewed online, in person or by mail. Each tag is $20 from now until the end of February; however, starting March 1, 2022, the price...
Nov 09, 2021 Source: Ramara Township
Clearview Church Gearing Up For Give Hope Campaign
Clearview Community Church is gearing up for its annual Give Hope Campaign. It provides support to families in need with care packages that include food for a Christmas dinner and gifts. If you are in...
Nov 09, 2021 Source: Clearview Community Church
Brief Bear Scare In Orillia
A couple of wandering bears have caused a bit of a scare in Orillia. A mama bear and her cub climbed up a tree near Park Street this afternoon, prompting police to put four local schools in Hold and S...
Nov 08, 2021 Source: OPP
Ontario Honours Bravery and Sacrifice on Indigenous Veterans Day
Today, Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs, issued the following statement marking Indigenous Veterans Day: "Today, we honour the bravery, service, and sacrifice of First Nation, Inuit and M...
Nov 08, 2021 Source: Royal Canadian Legion
2022 OPP Canine Unit Calendar Now Available
The sixth annual OPP Canine Unit calendar is now available for 2022. It features canines from across Ontario showing off their specialized skills and day-to-day commitment to community safety. Each mo...
Nov 08, 2021 Source: OPP
Youth Causing Ongoing Mischief and Disturbances In Bracebridge
The OPP is investigating several incidents involving young people in Bracebridge. Police say they have received multiple calls from members of the public reporting ongoing issues with youth involved i...
Nov 08, 2021 Image from Twitter