Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Textiles Collection Takes Place This Week in Barrie
Barrie residents are invited to do some spring cleaning this week for the next curbside collection of textiles. That includes clothing, linens and shoes. Donating your items is easy: Look up your text...
Jun 13, 2022 Source: City of Barrie
Court Appearance Today For Man Accused In Collingwood Homicide
A man arrested in connection with a homicide in Collingwood is due to make a court appearance via video today. The OPP says John Collins (57) from Orillia is charged with first degree murder in the de...
Jun 13, 2022 Source: Facebook
It's Graduation Day At Georgian College!
More than 3,500 students are set to graduate at Georgian College's first in-person ceremonies since the pandemic began. Alumni who graduated virtually in 2020 and 2021 have also been invited back for ...
Jun 13, 2022 Source: Georgian College
Wasaga Beach Makes Changes To Discourage Some Street Parking
In response to concerns expressed by residents living on streets near beach areas, the Town of Wasaga Beach has launched a new parking initiative to encourage people to park in municipal lots. On-stre...
Jun 13, 2022 Source: Town of Wasaga Beach
Find Hidden Treasures During Barrie's "New To Me" Day
Plan to declutter your space with New to Me Day in Barrie. Local residents are invited to place unwanted items, labelled "free" at the curb tomorrow (Saturday, June 11th) for other residents and commu...
Jun 10, 2022 Source: City Of Barrie
Orillia Spring Boat, Cottage and Green Technology Show Begins Today
The Orillia Spring Boat, Cottage, and Green Technology Show, organized by the Orillia District Chamber of Commerce, is happening this weekend at the Port of Orillia. Dozens of vendors will begin rolli...
Jun 10, 2022 Source: City of Orillia
It's Butter Tart Festival Weekend!
It's Butter Tart Festival weekend! Ontario's Best Butter Tart Festival and Contest is taking place in downtown Midland this Saturday from 9am-5pm. The popular event began in 2013 and draws hundreds of...
Jun 10, 2022 Source: Butter Tart Festival
Collingwood Launches Communications Survey For Local Residents
The Town of Collingwood has launched a Communications Survey for local residents. It wants to learn more about how well its communications methods are working and what it can do to improve to ensure r...
Jun 10, 2022 Source: Town of Collingwood
Bayside Summer Soiree Kicks Off In Penetanguishene
The Bayside Summer Soiree kicks off in Penetanguishene tonight. It is a weekly outdoor event on the shores of Georgian Bay, where you can enjoy live music, entertainment, outdoor movies and much more ...
Jun 10, 2022 Source: Town of Penetanguishene
Lighthouse Open House This Saturday
The Lighthouse Community Services and Supportive Housing opens to the public this weekend. The facility has been sheltering up to 33 individuals since August 2021 in the emergency shelter, with a wait...
Jun 10, 2022 Source: The Lighthouse