Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Fall Curbside Textile Collection Takes Place In Barrie Next Week
Fall Curbside Textile Collection will take place in Barrie next week. This past spring, residents helped keep over 151,000 lbs. of textiles out of the City's landfill. The fall curbside collection of ...
Sep 20, 2021
UPDATE: LOCATED! Missing Man May Be In Barrie, Midland or Alliston Areas
A Barrie man who was reported missing for almost a month has been located in good health. Family and friends were concerned for the well being of 36 year old Dean Thomas IRELAND, who hadn't been seen ...
Sep 20, 2021
Theatre By The Bay Presenting Play On Indigenous Healing
Theatre By The Bay is presenting a new play centred on Indigenous healing and experiences in Simcoe County. Mno Bimaadiziwin premieres September 24th The Orillia Opera House, and will be the final pro...
Sep 20, 2021
Thousands Raised During Orillia's Terry Fox Run
More than 21-thousand dollars has been raised during this year's Orillia Terry Fox Run. Merchandise sales are still being tallied from yesterday's run and final totals are not yet available, but the e...
Sep 20, 2021
Porsche Clocked at 126km/hr in 50 Zone In Wasaga Beach
Huronia West OPP have stopped a vehicle going more than twice the speed limit. Police say a Porsche was recently stopped on River Road West in Wasaga Beach, after being caught travelling at 126km/h in...
Sep 20, 2021
Water Disruptions Possible Today In Ramblewood Drive Area
Water service may be temporarily impacted today for residents in the Ramblewood Drive area of Wasaga Beach as part of its reconstruction project currently underway. Crews will be lowering the water ma...
Sep 20, 2021
Orillia OPP Release Suspect Photos In Theft/Fraud Investigation
The Orillia OPP has released photos of a suspect and vehicle involved in a theft and fraud in the area. Police say the suspect is believed to have been involved in a theft from a Severn residence in t...
Sep 20, 2021
West Parry Sound OPP Investigating Three Suspected Drug Overdoses
West Parry Sound OPP has responded to three separate overdoses in as many days. Police say a 27 year-old person from Carling Township was found dead due to a suspected drug overdose last Thursday morn...
Sep 20, 2021
YMCA Encourages You To "Move To Give"
The YMCA's Move To Give fundraising event is back and going virtual this year! All this week, the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka is asking everyone to raise money for its programs through getting active! You ...
Sep 20, 2021
Collingwood Art On The Street Is Returning...With A Twist
Collingwood Art on the Street is returning ... but this time with a twist. For several years, the Collingwood Downtown Business Improvement Area (BIA) has presented a seasonal walking gallery of hand-...
Sep 20, 2021