Author Archives: Laura Hampshire

Some parts of southern Ontario are under a Heat Warning today. Environment Canada says the heat and humidity are expected to continue, possibly through to the middle of this week. It says we should ex...

Barrie Police are investigating a parking dispute involving a gun. Police say a man went to the victim's residence on Black Cherry Crescent late Friday night, when a confrontation took place over a pa...

Barrie Police have located a woman who had been reported missing. Police had said 23 year old Courtney Hayward was last seen on Wednesday, leaving the Holiday Inn on Fairview Road. After releasing her...

A motorcyclist has suffered life-altering injuries, after a crash in Georgian Bay Township. The OPP say the motorcycle left Muskoka Road 34 between Art's Lane and Trillium Lane last night, and struck ...

A new pot shop is having its grand opening in Wasaga Beach today. Star Buds is located on 45th Street South. The first 50 customers to come through its doors after 11 this morning, will receive a spec...

A suspect has been arrested after the rainbow crosswalk in Wasaga Beach was vandalized. The OPP say the inaugural crosswalk at Mosley and 39th Street was damaged last month and the investigation led t...

Orillia OPP is investigating the theft of a Skid Steer. Police say it was taken from the area of Rama and Monck Roads sometime between Aug13th & 16th. The Skid Steer had Model 40XT Serial #JAF0347...

A backhoe has been stolen in Tiny Township. The OPP says a backhoe loader was taken from a parking lot on Rue Lafontaine sometime overnight Sunday. The stolen heavy equipment is described as a Caterpi...

The Beach Family Alliance is currently accepting gently used childrens' items for its upcoming Parent Swap. No kids, you don't get to swap out your parents for new ones. But if you have any clothing, ...

The Simcoe County Museum is pleased to reopen its doors to the public following the easing of public health measures. Anyone who wants to visit the Museum is asked to pre-register online at museum.sim...