Author Archives: Laura Hampshire

The Town of Penetanguishene is looking for Volunteers to assist in the removal of invasive phragmites, from the waterfronts edge. What are Invasive Phragmites: Invasive Phragmites are an invasive plan...

Submissions are now open for Orillia artists to apply for a new exhibition and fundraiser. The Orillia Museum of Art & History is partnering with Hospice Orillia for , which addresses death, but a...

Let the ScavengAR Hunt begin in Midland. Residents can download the "snapd hub" app to scan the signs posted at 6 locations in Downtown Midland. The first stop is the Midland Tourism Office - 165 King...

Simcoe County has made its final $500-thousand instalment of a 10-year commitment to Lakehead University. The final $500,000 instalment completes a $10-million pledge from the County of Simcoe, which ...

Penetanguishene's All Things Canadian Festival kicks off today. It is a 3 day outdoor festival that will celebrate our heritage and culture and our homecoming, gathering local residents, surrounding c...

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) is currently resurfacing its staff and visitor parking lots. As part of Phase 2 of this project, the Emergency Parking Lot will be closed as of Friday, July...

Let the games begin!! The Games of the XXXII (32nd) Olympiad will begin with the opening ceremony this morning, and go through Sunday, August 8, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. https://www.facebook.com/tokyo20...

All Shoppers Drug Mart 24-hour locations in Ontario are hosting a VAX-A-THON this weekend. The goal is to provide thousands of COVID vaccinations in a single day to residents aged 18 or older. For 24 ...

The Blue Mountains Waste Disposal Site is now accepting Styrofoam packaging material as part of a pilot program aimed at reducing waste in the town. It will be specific to a limited type of expanded p...

The City of Orillia is hiring Lifeguards and Swim Instructors for the Orillia Recreation Centre this fall. It is offering the opportunity for individuals 16 years and up to be paid, while undergoing t...