Author Archives: Laura Hampshire

The 20th Annual Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital Foundation Mask-erade Gala has raised $155,000. A major announcement was made at this year's Gala by OSMH Foundation Executive Director, Mark Riczu,...

It won't cost more to heat your home and keep the lights on this winter. The Ontario Energy Board has announced that electricity prices for households and small businesses will not change under the Re...

Two teens have suffered serious injuries, after the vehicle they were in crashed into a tree and burst into flames in Springwater. The accident happened around 4am Sunday, on County Road 27 north of H...

The Orillia Public Library is launching a special Donation Drive today to raise funds for a new Makerspace. This dedicated area of the Library will provide access to innovative technology and creative...

A free mental health program is being offered to healthcare workers across the country. Wellness Together Canada was created in response to an unprecedented rise in mental health and substance use con...

Starting today, transit fares in Clearview are available online. With the reinstatement of fares and launch of the Clearview Transit Card, transit users can purchase transit fares from the comfort of ...

Now that Halloween is over, it's time for the Pumpkin Trail in Wasaga Beach. The socially distance Pumpkin Trail Walk will run from 5-9pm at Oakview Woods at 1724 Mosley Street, where you can drop off...

Automated cart collection begins in Simcoe County today. It is also moving to a new four-day curbside waste collection schedule that the county says will improve service and consistency for residents....

A stolen vehicle investigation in Orillia has led to drug and weapons charges. The investigation began on Friday night, when officers stopped a vehicle believed to be stolen on Millard Street. While s...

Lakehead University is hosting virtual Treaties Recognition Week events daily from Monday, Nov. 1 to Friday, Nov. 5. "We look forward to celebrating Treaties Recognition Week with students, faculty, a...