Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
SMDHU COVID-19 Fri Update Includes 35 New Cases, Including 7 Children
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has reported 35 new COVID-19 cases in its latest update, including 7 children. Among the new cases are 28 unvaccinated or partially vaccinated individuals, alon...
Sep 12, 2021
Drug and Weapons Bust In Springwater
Multiple charges have been laid, following a drug and weapons bust in Springwater. Several police units descended upon a home on Pinegrove Road early Saturday morning, when officers located various dr...
Sep 12, 2021
Man Arrested In Trudeau Gravel-Throwing Incident
Police have arrested a St. Thomas man in connection with a gravel-throwing incident involving Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau during a campaign stop in London. The incident happened a week ago (Monday, ...
Sep 12, 2021
Young Woman Dies in Bracebridge Dirt Bike Crash
A 24 year old woman has died, after a crash involving a dirt bike in Bracebridge. The OPP says the single vehicle crash happened on Monsell Road on Saturday afternoon, when the driver was taken to hos...
Sep 12, 2021 OPP logo
Mayor's Charity Golf Tournament At Orr Lake Today
The Mayor's Charity Golf Tournament is taking place today at the Orr Lake Golf Club. Tiny Township Mayor George Cornell says thanks to generous participants, sponsors and donors, the Tournament has ra...
Sep 10, 2021
Gravenhurst Triathlon Takes Place All Weekend
The Gravenhurst Triathlon takes place all this weekend! That means minor delays at the Muskoka Wharf and areas along the race course . Dock 'C' will be closed to the public during Triathlon hours, the...
Sep 10, 2021
Proposals Being Accepted For West Wasaga Secondary Plan
The Corporation of the Town of Wasaga Beach is inviting proposals from planning, land economist, and engineering consulting firms to undertake and complete the West Wasaga Secondary Plan Study. The Re...
Sep 10, 2021
CFB Borden Soldier To "Ruck For a Cure" Today
A soldier from CFB Borden is doing something pretty amazing today in honour of his little brother's cancer journey. Lt. Aaron Niles is going to embark on a 'Ruck', a march while carrying a pack weighi...
Sep 10, 2021
Barrie Library Offering to Print Vaccination Receipts For Free
The Barrie Public Library is waiving printing fees for vaccination receipts. It says staff can also help you book your vaccine appointment on the library computers. As of September 22, 2021, proof of ...
Sep 10, 2021
Several Thefts From Vehicles In Collingwood: OPP
The OPP is reminding residents to Lock It Or Lose It, after receiving several reports of thefts from vehicles in Collingwood over the summer. It says officers have received 43 calls for service in jus...
Sep 10, 2021