Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Barrie Woman Arrested For Stunt Driving In Bracebridge
The OPP has laid stunt driving charges in Bracebridge. Police say a vehicle was clocked at 141 km/hr in a 90 zone on Highway 11 northbound on Monday afternoon, when a 34 year old woman from Barrie was...
Jun 02, 2022 Source: OPP
It's Election Day In Ontario!
It's Election Day in Ontario. Polling stations will be open across the province from 9am-9pm. Your voting information, including when and where to vote, can be on your voter information card, which yo...
Jun 02, 2022 Source: Elections Ontario
Two First Nations Artists Chosen to Create Public Art for Water Treatment Plant Expansion
The Town of Collingwood together with the Saugeen Ojibway Nation (SON) Environment Office are excited to announce Emily Kewageshig and Solomon King, Studio Niiwin, both Ojibway Nation artists, have be...
Jun 01, 2022 Source: Town of Collingwood
Barrie Recognizing Seniors Month With Free Rec Activities
June is recognized as Seniors Month in Ontario and the 2022 theme is Stay Active, Connected and Safe. "After a long period of staying home and connecting virtually where we could, it's time to get out...
Jun 01, 2022 Source: City of Barrie
Angus Youth Arrested Following Three Arson Investigations
An arrest has been made in connection with three arson investigations in Angus on the same day. The OPP says the first fire started in a local business on Roth Street on Monday afternoon, and then ano...
Jun 01, 2022 OPP
Gateway Centre For Learning Celebrating 40th Anniversary With Open House Today
Gateway Centre for Learning in Midland is celebrating its 40th anniversary. It is hosting an open house today, when doors will be open from 3:00pm-6:00pm for people to tour Gateway Centre for Learning...
Jun 01, 2022 Source: Gateway Centre for Learning
Collingwood Eatery Among Canada's 100 Best Restaurants
Canada's 100 Best Restaurants list has been released and one local eatery is among them. The Pine in Collingwood was number 51 on the list, which first launched in March 2015. The intimate 10 seat res...
Jun 01, 2022 Source: The PIne
Cancer Survivor Wins Latest Soldiers' 50/50 Grand Prize
A local cancer survivor has won big in the latest Soldiers' 50/50 Raffle! Carol Brentnall of Brechin is taking home a $22,848 grand prize, after buying her first ticket for the monthly draw. Carol say...
Jun 01, 2022 Mark Riczu and Carol Brentnall, of Brechin during the Soldiers’ 50/50 May Raffle cheque presentation in front of OSMH.
Missing Dog Located and Rescued by Orillia OPP Officer
A dog has been reunited with its family, after being rescued by an Orillia OPP officer. Police were advised of a dog in distress near Warminster Sideroad yesterday. They say Constable Martin Hill foug...
Jun 01, 2022 Source: OPP
Hike & Bike For Hospice Georgian Triangle Breaks Fundraising Record
The community oiled their bike chains and pulled on their hiking shoes in support of Hospice Georgian Triangle. After two years, the Hike & Bike was held in person on Sunday, beginning at the Coll...
May 31, 2022 Source: Hospice Georgian Triangle