Author Archives: Laura Hampshire

In its first update since the weekend, the Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit has reported 11 new cases of COVID-19 and no new virus-related deaths. It also says two more people have been hospitalize...

The City of Orillia presented $55,000 in grants to two new projects in the City's core through the second intake of the 2021 Downtown Tomorrow Community Improvement Plan (DTCIP) grant program. "The Do...

In order to support the province's plan to resume in-class learning this fall, it is accelerating second dose vaccine eligibility to all children and youth aged 12 to 17, starting today. Those who are...

The Town of Collingwood has partnered with Georgian Bay Forever (GBF) to install 11 litter trapping devices to protect the water of Georgian Bay. Seabins and Gutter Bins will not only collect litter s...

A 55 year old Huntsville man has been charged in connection with a sexual assault investigation. Police say it involved a series of alleged incidents involving a young person between 2001-2003. As a r...

A body has been recovered from the Muskoka River in Bracebridge. Police say they were called about a suspected drowning in the River off Golden Beach Road near Santa's Village on Saturday night, when ...

Starting today, fully vaccinated travellers will not be required to quarantine or complete a day-8 test, after arriving in Canada. In addition, fully vaccinated travellers arriving by air will not be ...

The community is mourning the death of Troy Scott. The father of two was a graduate from Barrie Central Collegiate and owner of the Foodland store in Stroud. Scott tested positive for the virus in lat...

Second dose Moderna appointments are now available at clinics in Collingwood and Wasaga Beach. If you received your first dose of vaccine (Pfizer, AstraZeneca OR Moderna) at one of the clinics in Coll...

Dress for Success Orillia and Barrie is holding its first Toonie Sale today. The non-profit provides clients who are entering or re-entering the workforce with up to five free outfits, but its Toonie ...