Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Missing Ottawa Teen May Be In Barrie Area
A teen reported missing in Ottawa, may be in the Barrie area. Police say 15 year old Avery Dillabough, was last seen on the morning of July 7, 2021, in the Heron Road area and her family is concerned ...
Jul 22, 2021
Wanted Federal Offender Known To Frequent Collingwood Area
A federal offender wanted on a Canada-Wide Warrant is known to frequent the Collingwood area. Police say 31 year old Patrick Chiasson is currently serving a more than 2-year sentence for Dangerous Dri...
Jul 21, 2021
Barrie Hosting Community Event For Tornado Victims
Barrie is providing more support for residents affected by the tornado. Curbside collection will occur in the tornado recovery area tomorrow, including garbage and recycling. To date, City staff have ...
Jul 21, 2021
Pay A Parking Ticket By Shopping Local
From now until Thanksgiving weekend, you can pay a downtown parking ticket by shopping local. The purchase must be made at a business located in the Downtown BIA of equal or greater value to the Set F...
Jul 21, 2021
Collingwood Grants 36 Construction By-Law Exemptions
Collingwood Council has granted 36 Interim Control By-law (ICBL) exemptions to allow construction of 316 Single Dwelling Equivalent Units, which will use some of the remaining water capacity in town. ...
Jul 21, 2021
Swim Advisory Issued For Couchiching Beach
A swim advisory has been issued for Couchiching Beach in Orillia, due to a higher than normal bacteria count. During a swimming advisory, the beach is posted with warning signs indicating there may be...
Jul 21, 2021 Cole Bennett Photography
It's Tim Hortons Camp Day!
It's Camp Day!--the largest annual fundraiser for the Tim Hortons Foundation Camps. All day today, Tim Hortons Restaurant Owners will donate 100% of their hot coffee and iced coffee sales to the Camps...
Jul 21, 2021
Burl's Creek Offering Lawn Section Seats With No Restrictions
Following the release of Ontario's revised "Step 3" regulations for outdoor events, Republic Live is pleased to announce an updated format for the 'Endless Summer Series' at Burl's Creek Event Grounds...
Jul 21, 2021
Learn More About Orillia's Climate Future Campaign
The City of Orillia has officially launched "Orillia's Climate Future", an engaging campaign to build a long-term climate change action plan with the community - for the community. "Climate change pos...
Jul 21, 2021 Source: City of Orillia.
New Pot Shop Opens In Wasaga Beach
A new pot shop has opened in Wasaga Beach. Mayor Nina Bifolchi and members of council were on hand for the grand opening of Cannabis Xpress yesterday. It is located at 930 River Road West, Unit 1. For...
Jul 20, 2021