Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Endless Summer Series At Burl's Creek
Republic Live has announced the 'Endless Summer Series', celebrating an all-Canadian mixed-genre outdoor concert series at Burl's Creek with camping available. The first event kicks off on the August ...
Jul 07, 2021
Lakehead University Names New Dean Of Faculty Of Health
Lakehead University has named Dr. Mirella Stroink as its new dean of the Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences. Dr. Stroink is a professor in the Department of Psychology at Lakehead University, ...
Jul 07, 2021
Collingwood Businesses and Groups Invited To "Light Up The Town"
The Town of Collingwood is inviting Organizations to LIGHT UP THE TOWN! As part of the town's Public Awareness Campaign Policy update, it is extending the opportunity to Community Groups and Organizat...
Jul 07, 2021
Collingwood Selects Companies To Expand Water Treatment Plant
A pair of companies have been chosen to undertake the design and contract administration of the expansion of the Raymond A. Barker Water Treatment Plant in Collingwood. The town has selected the partn...
Jul 07, 2021
Tackling Plastic Pollution Webinar Series Begins Today
The environmental charity Georgian Bay Forever (GBF) is inviting the public to its Tackling Plastic Pollution webinar series, which begins today. The series includes 3 one-hour webinars focused to rai...
Jul 07, 2021
Two Suspects Facing Charges In Barrie Schoolyard Assault
Barrie police say two suspects have been identified and now face a number of charges in connection with a schoolyard assault. Police say a 13 year old girl was at Emma King Elementary School on Cundle...
Jul 07, 2021
Nursing Home Restrictions Starting To Ease Today
Restrictions in nursing homes across the province are starting to ease today. "As we cautiously and safely reopen the province, no one deserves to enjoy the reopening more than long-term care resident...
Jul 07, 2021
Suspicious Death Investigation in Tay Township
The OPP is investigating a suspicious death in Tay Township. Police say a man was found dead outside a home on Old Fort Road on Monday night. A death investigation is being conducted by the Southern G...
Jul 06, 2021
Gypsy Moth Caterpillars Entering Cocoon Phase
The gypsy moth caterpillars taking over trees in the province are morphing into the pupal (cocoon) stage this month and there are steps you can take to help control next year's population. -Placing bu...
Jul 06, 2021
Barrie Police Community Parks Survey
Barrie Police want to hear about your experiences in our neighbourhood parks. It says the feedback provided will help to guide ongoing initiatives to enhance community safety and well-being. The surve...
Jul 06, 2021