Author Archives: Laura Hampshire

Today marks the beginning of Operation Impact. It's a national public awareness campaign aimed at preventing collisions, saving lives, and reducing injuries on our roads. As the Ontario Provincial Pol...

Collingwood General and Marine Hospital has put out a call for local artists with a special skill of painting scenic murals. The hospital wants to create an enhanced therapeutic space for mental healt...

The Ontario government has launched Georgian College's new stand-alone four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. Details were shared yesterday by Jill Dunlop, Minister of Colleges and Universit...

Almost 200 pieces of litter have been removed from portions of Georgian Bay. Georgian Bay Forever (GBF) and its volunteers have done the first 'sort' of litter captured by 2 trash-trapping devices ins...

Wasaga Beach Library is looking for members for its Youth Band. It says all levels are welcome and no auditions are required. Just bring your instrument! The Youth Band is open to kids over the age of...

A Paint Your Pet fundraiser is being held this weekend for the SPCA in Midland. Dog Grrrl Canada and MegaMindful Living are hosting an event at the animal centre on King Street from 11-4 this Saturday...

The Collingwood Museum is offering Halloween-themed activity kits for kids. Designed for children ages 6-12, the heritage-inspired kits include materials for two seasonal crafts, activity pages, a sca...

It's Hootenany weekend in Wasaga Beach. The 4th Annual Hootenanny celebrates Fall in Wasaga! Outdoors at the Rec Plex tomorrow (Saturday) from noon until 5 , there will be farm animals, wagon rides, a...

The 2021 Images Studio Tour kicks off today. Over thirty outstanding artists and crafts people will exhibit their work over the next 4 days at 18 different studios across Simcoe County. You can discov...

A Tiny Township woman has won over 81-thousand dollars in the RVH Auxiliary Community 50/50 Draw. Pamela Amero recently picked up a cheque for $81,865! With each monthly draw, the RVH Auxiliary contin...