Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Clearview Fire Wants To Hear From Residents
Clearview Fire and Emergency Services (CFES) wants to hear from residents to ensure the needs of our community are captured in the Master Fire Plan. CFES Fire Chief Roree Payment is asking residents t...
Oct 29, 2021 Source: Clearview Fire
How To Celebrate Halloween And Be Safe During A Pandemic
It's Halloween weekend, so little ghouls and goblins are getting ready to go trick or treating door-to-door. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there are extra safety tips this year to protect kids from th...
Oct 29, 2021 Source: Ontario Ministry Of Health
Take A Spooky Stroll In Downtown Orillia
You can go on a spooky stroll tonight with the Orillia Museum of Art & History. The hair-raising event involves a one-hour guided tour through Orillia's historical downtown. Tours start at 5:30, 6...
Oct 29, 2021 Source: OMAH
Better Internet On The Way For Ramara Township
Rogers will be expanding its fibre network to the Township of Ramara. The Executive VP for Rogers communications says "Connectivity plays a vital role in ensuring people can work, communicate with fri...
Oct 28, 2021 Source: Rogers
Alleged Porch Pirates Caught In The Act
Some alleged porch pirates have been arrested in Collingwood. The OPP was called on Tuesday afternoon about suspects stealing packages from the porches of homes in the town's west end and when officer...
Oct 28, 2021 Source: OPP
Four Arrested In Collingwood Drug Trafficking Investigation
A drug trafficking investigation in Collingwood has resulted in four arrests. Police say the investigation began into cocaine and fentanyl trafficking in the town last September and culminated with a ...
Oct 28, 2021 Source: OPP
Two Suspects Arrested, One At Large, After Stolen Vehicle Crashed In Clearview
The OPP has arrested two suspects and is still looking for a third, after a collision on County Road 9 west of Creemore. Police say the crash happened on Wednesday morning, when three occupants fled t...
Oct 28, 2021 Photo from OPP
Check Out The Guided Tree Walk At Sunnidale Park
The City of Barrie has created a new, guided tree walk at Sunnidale Park. It takes users on an interactive tour of the park's forests. Users will learn about the unique and diverse ecosystems in Barri...
Oct 28, 2021 Source: City Of Barrie
Artists Needed For Orillia Rec Centre's Gallery
The Art in Public Places Committee is launching a Call to Artists for the Orillia Recreation Centre's art gallery. The Committee is seeking artists to interpret the theme 'Mechanics of Life' either th...
Oct 28, 2021 Source: City Of Orillia
73 Year Old Cyclist Suffers Life-Altering Injuries After Being Struck By A Car
Police say charges have yet to be laid, after a 73 year old cyclist was hit by a car in Tiny Township. The accident happened on Wednesday afternoon at Concession 9 and the Trans-Canada Trail near Simc...
Oct 28, 2021 Source: OPP