Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
ONroute Partnering With Support Our Troops For Its Holiday Hamper Program
ONroute is once again partnering with Support Our Troops. It is the official charitable cause of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), which meets the unique needs and special challenges faced by members o...
Nov 02, 2021 Source: ONroute
Winning Artwork Chosen For Tremont Plaza
William W. Hung has been selected to create the Tremont Plaza public artwork, a permanent, outdoor installation at Simcoe Street and Tremont Lane. The artwork called "Dare to Dream," features a bronze...
Nov 02, 2021 Source: Town of Collingwood
Living Wage Rates For Simcoe-Muskoka
The cost of living continues to rise across the province, including Simcoe-Muskoka. The Ontario Living Wage Network (OLWN) has announce 23 updated living wage rates. It says inflation has quadrupled s...
Nov 02, 2021 Source: OLWN
Muskoka Lakes Considering Update To Fireworks By-Law
Muskoka Lakes Township is considering updates to its Fireworks By-law. Currently, it allows a private fireworks display to be set off 7 days a week. But is proposing to limit fireworks displays to Vic...
Nov 02, 2021 Source: Muskoka Lakes Township
Smile Cookie Campaign Raises a Record $12M For Local Charities
The national Smile Cookie Campaign has set a new record, raising more than $12 million for local charities. More than $170,000 to be donated between Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre and Hospice S...
Nov 02, 2021 Kelly Hubbard, Executive Director, Hospice Simcoe, (rear, third from right) was joined by Pamela Ross, CEO, RVH Foundation (rear, third from left) and Barrie and Stroud Tim Hortons restaurant owners and staff including: Johnny Mizzoni, Sarah Hinton, Mark Hinton, Drew Beaupre, Tammy Jacklin, Chuck Perigo, Agnes House, Geoff House, Dawn Melling, and Brandon Newlove, to celebrate the incredible success of the Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign benefiting Hospice Simcoe and RVH' Birthing Unit.
Barrie Police Launches Community Safety Survey
The Barrie Police Service has launched its 2021 Community Safety Survey and wants to hear from you! This confidential, anonymous survey asks a variety of questions about the public's perception of saf...
Nov 01, 2021 Source: Barrie Police
Double Your Donation to Hospice Georgian Triangle Foundation
For the entire month of November, you can Double Your Donation to Hospice Georgian Triangle Foundation. From November 1st to 30th, C.F. Crozier & Associates Inc. will be matching all donations to ...
Nov 01, 2021 Source: Hospice Georgian Triangle
Whatever You Grow Will Save A Bro: It's Movember!
It's the first day of Movember. The annual fundraiser for men's health. Since 2003, Movember has funded more than 1,250 men's health projects around the world, focussing on mental health and suicide p...
Nov 01, 2021 Source: Movember
Collingwood Acknowledges Treaties Recognition Week
The town of Collingwood is acknowledging Treaties Recognition Week. It is a time to increase awareness and understanding of treaty relationships between Indigenous Nations and the Crown.Learning about...
Nov 01, 2021 Source: Town Of Collingwood
It's Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week
It's Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week. It is a poisonous gas that you cannot see, smell or taste, which is why it is also known as the silent killer. If the gas is in your home, officials say you may ex...
Nov 01, 2021 Source: Ontario Fire Marshal