Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Ontario's Working for Workers Act Includes "Disconnect" Time
The Ontario government is introducing legislative changes today that it says would, if passed, make the province the best place for people to work, live and raise a family. The proposed changes would ...
Oct 25, 2021 Source: Government Of Ontario
Curbside Battery Collection In Simcoe County This Week
Curbside collection for single-use batteries will take place in Simcoe County this week. Special battery bags should have arrived in the mail or you can use clear, Ziploc bags to contain batteries. Ju...
Oct 25, 2021 Source: Simcoe County
Blue-Green Algae Bloom In Mary Lake: SMDHU
Residents and visitors to Mary Lake or Port Sydney beach area are being cautioned about a confirmed blue-green algae bloom. They often make the water look like green pea soup or turquoise paint. The h...
Oct 25, 2021 Source: SMDHU
Moose Winooski's In Barrie Is Closing After 25 Years
After serving the Barrie area for nearly 25 years, Moose Winooski's has announced on Facebook that it has made the tough decision to close this location. The company says while gift cards will no long...
Oct 25, 2021 Source: Moose Winooski's Facebook
Heavy, Substantial Rainfall Expected
A special weather statement is in effect for parts of southern Ontario today. Environment Canada says periods of rain beginning early this morning may create hazardous driving conditions, since wet ro...
Oct 25, 2021 Midnight Believer
Capacity Limits Lifted Today at Restaurants, Gyms, Casinos
Starting today, the province is lifting capacity limits in the vast majority of settings where proof of vaccination is required, such as restaurants, bars, gyms and casinos. At this time, the governme...
Oct 25, 2021 Source: Government Of Ontario
Final Week To Get Tickets To The 2021 Corvette Lottery
There is exactly one week left to get your tickets to win a 2021 Corvette Stingray 2LT Coupe. The grand prize draw for the Rotary Club of Wasaga Beach's 22nd Annual Corvette Lottery will take place on...
Oct 25, 2021 Source: Rotary Club of Wasaga Beach
Orillia Museum and Mariposa House Hospice Launch Art Program
The Orillia Museum of Art and History (OMAH) and Mariposa House Hospice are pleased to announce the launch of their partnership program "Art at the Hospice." The hospice building, which opened in Febr...
Oct 24, 2021 From left: Annalise Stenekes, Executive Director of Mariposa House Hospice, Robyn Rennie, local artist, and Ninette Gyorody, Executive Director of OMAH.
Think Turtle Initiative's Halloween Costume Contest
The Think Turtle Conservation Initiative is hosting its annual Halloween Costume Contest. And there's a new category for Pumpkin Art this year. The contests are open to adults, youth & kids of all...
Oct 23, 2021 Source: Think Turtle Initiative
Soldiers' Mask-erade Gala Online Silent Auction Now Open
Going once, going twice, sold to the highest bidder! More than 150 locally donated items are available to bid on in the Soldiers' Mask-erade online silent auction, sponsored by Heritage Place Apartmen...
Oct 23, 2021 Source: OSMH