Author Archives: Laura Hampshire

The OPP has released more details today about an investigation that shut down Heritage Drive in Collingwood. On September 13, 2021, at approximately 4:30 p.m. OPP officers along with members of the Si...

UPDATE: A second plea date has been set in this case for September 28th. PRIOR: A 71 year old man from Kilworthy is due to plead guilty to obstructing justice today, in connection with the disappearan...

MacLaren Art Gallery Caf is re-opening today. It offers a rotating menu of wraps, salads, soups, quiches and more, made fresh daily with seasonal ingredients with vegetarian, gluten-free, and certifie...

Two people and a dog have been rescued from Lake Simcoe, after their sailboat capsized. Orillia OPP were called in to assist with the search for an overdue boater on Sunday morning, and the three were...

Charges have been laid, following a serious crash in Tiny Township. The OPP says two vehicles collided on Baseline Road on Sunday morning, when one of the drivers, an 18 year old woman, had to be extr...

This year has been the best yet for Angie's Online Auction for Mental Health. The 5th annual event, run by Angie Green-Hill and her family, took place on Facebook from May 9th to the 15th and raised a...

Reconstruction of Shore Lane begins this week. It will take place between 39th and 41st Streets and includes a concrete mountable curb, and a new storm sewer. The road reconstruction is expected to be...

The annual week-long Smile Cookie campaign begins today. All proceeds from the sales of the $1 chocolate chunk cookies purchased at Tim Hortons locations until Sunday will be donated to a charity. Thi...

Today is the deadline to nominate an outstanding resident to the Orillia Hall of Fame! The City is seeking nominations of exemplary past and present residents to celebrate their contributions to the O...

There are protests planned outside several hospitals in the province today, including RVH in Barrie. The protests are being organized by a far-right group called Canadian Frontline Nurses, which says ...