Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Orillia's Rec Programs Return to Full Capacity
The City of Orillia has increased all drop-in recreation programs to full capacity in response to the recent provincial direction easing COVID-19 restrictions in most public settings where proof of va...
Nov 03, 2021 Source: City of Orillia
Remembrance Day Banners Are Up In Downtown Orillia
The Remembrance Day banners are up in Downtown Orillia! They are located on lamp posts along Mississauga Street, with 76 different names of veterans being honoured. You can get a map of the banners at...
Nov 03, 2021 Source: Orillia Public Library
Penetanguishene Man Arrested In Connection With Vehicle Break-Ins
An arrest has been made in connection with several vehicle break-ins in Penetanguishene. The OPP say the suspect was identified thanks to surveillance camera footage. On November 2, police say the man...
Nov 03, 2021 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC
Free Virtual Remembrance Month Presentations
The Simcoe County Museum is hosting a free virtual educational series in recognition of Remembrance Month. The presentations will take place each Wednesday afternoon, starting today and will explore a...
Nov 03, 2021 Source: Simcoe County Museum
Orillia Chamber Planning Santa Comes To Town Tour
Even though the Santa Claus Parade has been cancelled in Orillia this year, the Chamber will instead be running a Santa Claus Comes To Town tour. This year, on the usual parade weekend (Nov. 20 - 21),...
Nov 02, 2021 Source: Shannon Mills Photography
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Extras Needed For Short Film Shoot In Stayner
Extras are needed for a short movie being filmed in Stayner this weekend. The producers are seeking locals to volunteer as background performers in a short scene similar to the Jonestown massacre of 1...
Nov 02, 2021 Andy Roberts / CC
Two Deaths, 11 Positive Cases Linked To RVH COVID-19 Outbreak
The COVID-19 outbreak at RVH continues to spread. The outbreak was declared on the hospital's Transitional Care Unit (TCU) on Friday, when the positive patients were moved to the Respiratory Unit. How...
Nov 02, 2021 Source: RVH
Severn Township Mom Wins Soldiers' October 50/50 Draw
A mom in Severn Township is the winner of the Soldiers 50/50 grand prize draw from October. Shannon Petryshyn is taking home $27,460. She plans to give a portion of her winnings to her children, while...
Nov 02, 2021 Cutline: Soldiers’ 5050 October winner, Shannon Petryshyn and her husband Eric are pictured with Hunter Markle, Development Officer, Annual Giving for Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital Foundation.
Bizarre Incident in Bracebridge Results in Drunk Driving Charges
A bizarre incident in Bracebridge has resulted in drunk driving charges. The OPP says it received a 9-1-1 call from a motorist on Sunday morning, who said they were struck by another vehicle on Taylor...
Nov 02, 2021 Official Logo of the OPP
Thornbury Business Wins #StandWithOwners Contest
A Thornbury business has won the #StandWithOwners contest by Telus. Debby Oakley of Goldsmith's Farm Market & Bakery, along with the three generations of family members that operate the business h...
Nov 02, 2021 Source: Facebook