Author Archives: Laura Hampshire

The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is re-opening its public immunization clinics this week. It says the initial focus will be children under 6 years of age who are overdue for their routine immun...

A flag raising ceremony is being held in Barrie today to recognize the upcoming National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Mayor Jeff Lehman with representatives from the Barrie Native Friendship Cent...

It's Collingwood Fashion Week! This first ever event will feature downtown's first class fashion and beauty retailers, local food and beverage offerings, interviews with experts focusing on sustainabl...

The OPP is investigating a fatal crash in Severn Township between a car and a train. Police say the accident happened on Upper Big Chute Road at the rail crossing east of Irish Line just after 2 Sunda...

The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is beginning a phased reopening of routine publicly-funded child and adult immunization services this week. They were paused in March 2020, due to the i...

Textiles curbside collection is happening this week in Barrie. Your textile collection day is not the same as your regular collection day. To find your Textiles Collection Day, please click here. This...

A 19 year old man is looking for a new way to travel, after his Audi was impounded by Huronia West OPP. Police say the Audi was caught going well above the 50 km/hr speed zone on Sandy Coast Circle ea...

The City of Barrie's Culture Days takes place from September 24 to October 24 and features an inclusive and interactive four-week schedule of activities. This year's theme is RE:IMAGINE and invites pa...

The OPP has laid stunt driving charges against three people within a 48 hour period. Police say an officer stopped a vehicle on Highway 26 in Springwater on Thursday night, after it was caught going 1...

An Ebike committing a traffic violation in Wasaga Beach has led to drunk driving charges. The OPP say an officer on patrol stopped the Ebike on Friday night at the intersection of Golf Course and Klon...