Author Archives: Laura Hampshire

Now more than ever, there's a demand for personal support workers (PSWs) across the province. In recognition of this, Georgian has received new funding to cover tuition and compulsory ancillary fees f...

By popular demand, the Simcoe County Museum has opened a new temporary exhibit for local cyclists. Making Tracks - Mountain Biking in Simcoe County explores the evolution of the sport in the region an...

The Be the Change Film Series (BTC) kicks off tonight. Like last year, showings are outdoors at sunset on the Beer Garden lawn at The Collingwood Brewery on Sanford Fleming Dr. The first movie, To the...

Drone racing has gotten the OK in Wasaga Beach. Council members have approved drone racing at the Wasaga Sports Park and also directed staff to work with organizers in booking the activity. Spearheade...

Barrie has launched a new mobile app. It is designed to help residents conveniently access important City information and services. "We're thrilled to launch the new City of Barrie App," said Rebecca ...

A suspicious package investigation in Angus has turned out to be a misunderstanding. The OPP shut down a portion of County Road 90 around the dinner hour last night, as officers investigated the packa...

Severn Lodge has been purchased by Santa's Village. The Bracebridge theme park, owned by Brad & Sara Dunkley and their partner Jamie Hopkins, has released a statement on the sale, and says it will...

It's National AccessAbility Awareness Week. It celebrates the contributions of Canadians with visible and invisible disabilities as well as recognizes the work being undertaken to remove barriers to a...

Ronnie Hawkins has died. The rockabilly artist passed away yesterday morning at a hospital in Peterborough. He was 87 years old.

The province's Special Investigations Unit has been called in, after OPP officers discharged an Anti-Riot Weapon on Georgian Bay. It says preliminary information suggests police became aware of a man ...