Author Archives: Laura Hampshire

There will be different rules for students and staff who have been fully vaccinated or not vaccinated once Ontario schools reopen this fall. Moore said that about 35 per cent of youth aged 12-17, whic...

The Barrie Colts are looking for billet families for the next season! The family program asks people to open their homes and hearts to the team's players, in order to provide a friendly, safe and heal...

Police say someone has intentionally vandalized the rainbow crosswalk in downtown Barrie. Police say a burnout was discovered on the Simcoe Street Pride crosswalk near Meridian Place on Friday and the...

The province has announced an investment of up to $14.7 million for 13 new projects under the Improving Connectivity for Ontario (ICON) program. These projects will bring reliable, high-speed internet...

OSMH is moving into the next phase of its Visiting Policy. Among the changes, most adult inpatients can now identify more than just one individual as an Essential Visitor during the course of their st...

Collingwood is doing well financially. That's according to the town's 2020 Audited Financial Statements. Despite the challenges facing the municipality during 2020 primarily due to the pandemic, Colli...

With only 20 per cent of the Ontario population remaining unvaccinated, the Premier is appealing to residents to get their shot. Doug Ford said yesterday, "It's proven. It's worked and that's the reas...

Multiple people have been injured following a two-vehicle collision in Bracebridge. It happened on Highway 11 at High Falls Road on Saturday morning, when three people were taken to hospital with inju...

A speeding vehicle in Midland has led to impaired driving charges. Police say an officer noticed the vehicle being driven erratically on Yonge Street early yesterday (Sun) morning. The vehicle was sto...

The Rainbow and Transgender Pride Flags are being raised in Simcoe County this morning, kicking off Fiert Simcoe Pride Week, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary. The goal of the annual event is ...