Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Georgian College Athletic And Fitness Centre Reopens To Students
The Georgian College Athletic & Fitness Centre on the Barrie campus will re-open to students starting today. The centre will open with reduced capacity and students must book their fitness or recr...
Nov 08, 2021 Source: Georgian Grizzlies
More Than 80 Employers At Simcoe County Virtual Job Fair
If you're looking for a job or maybe a different one, another virtual job fair is being held in Simcoe County this week. The online "Work in Simcoe County" Job Fair takes place from 10-2 tomorrow, whe...
Nov 08, 2021 Source: Simcoe County EDO
Curbside Battery Collection In Orillia This Week
Curbside Battery Collection will take place in Orillia this week. From Nov. 8 - 13, 2021, residents can set out spent household batteries (AA, AAA, C, D, 9V, button batteries, etc.) in a sealed clear ...
Nov 08, 2021 Source: City Of Orillia
Barrie Police Expands Online Reporting Options
Barrie Police has expanded its online crime reporting options to include: Disturbing the Peace, Trespassing and Suspicious Circumstances. The online service requires users to input information on the ...
Nov 08, 2021 Source: Barrie Police
Stunt Driver Arrested In Bracebridge
A vehicle has been clocked at 163 km/hr in a 100 zone on Highway 11 in Bracebridge. The OPP says uniform officer conducting speed enforcement on Highway 11 Southbound around 3p.m. Sunday, when police ...
Nov 08, 2021 Source: OPP
Two Alleged Drunk Drivers Arrested Following Separate Crashes On Same Day
Two alleged drunk drivers have been arrested, following separate crashes on the same day. The OPP responded to a report of debris on the road on Concession 16 east and Methodist Point in Tiny Township...
Nov 08, 2021 Ontario Criminal Lawyers
Police Investigating Double Drowning In Dysart et al
Two people have drowned after a canoe capsized on Moose Lake. The OPP says at approximately 10:26 a.m. on Sunday, officers responded to a report of a capsized canoe on Moose Lake in Dysart et al Towns...
Nov 08, 2021
Snowbirds Hit The Road As U.S. Land Border Reopens Today
It's an exciting day for Snowbirds. The U.S. land border has reopened to fully vaccinated Canadian travellers today, for the first time since March 2020. The Canadian Snowbird Association (CSA) estima...
Nov 08, 2021 Source: US Customs and Border Protection
Whisker N Wags Virtual Auction Has Begun
The Whisker N Wags Auction has begun. The annual event raises funds from items donated to the Ontario SPCA Orillia Animal Centre. The goal is to raise $10,000 for animals in need. For more details on ...
Nov 06, 2021 Source; Orillia SPCA
Santa Claus Is Still Coming To Barrie
The Barrie Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that while a traditional parade just isn't possible this year, Santa Claus is still coming to Barrie!! In addition to pop-up visits with several l...
Nov 05, 2021 Source: Barrie Chamber