Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Stolen Credit Card In Barrie Leads To Drug Charges
A 62 year old woman who allegedly tried to use someone else's credit card at a Barrie Hotel is now facing a list of charges. Police say they were called about a suspicious person trying to use the car...
Jun 30, 2021
RVH Further Easing Visitor Rules
With COVID-19 case counts declining and in alignment with the province moving to Step 2 of its reopening plan, Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) is moving to the next step of its family pres...
Jun 30, 2021
Barrie Property Owner Fined For Violating Fire Code
A Barrie property owner has been fined for violating the Ontario Fire Code. The city says the accused pled guilty in a POA court on June 25, 2021, to 11 charges related to violations under the Ontario...
Jun 30, 2021
See You On The Patio Program Kicks Off Friday
Orillia's See You On The Patio Program begins this Friday and Saturday. Several streets in Downtown Orillia will be closed to traffic on Friday and Saturday evenings until September 4th, in order to a...
Jun 30, 2021
New Rules In Place At Barrie Beaches and Parks This Summer
With summer now in full swing, residents are invited to enjoy the City of Barrie's beaches and parks, and support local businesses, while following COVID-19 health and safety measures. It's important ...
Jun 30, 2021
New Fireworks Rules In Effect
The City of Barrie is reminding residents that fireworks can only be set off on the following (single calendar) days. They include: Victoria Day, Canada Day, New Year's Day, and for the duration of th...
Jun 30, 2021
Swim Advisories In Barrie
Based on water sample results this week, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) has recommended that a Swim Advisory be posted for Minet's Point Beach and Centennial Park Beach. Staff are cur...
Jun 30, 2021
Barrie's 2021 Canada Day Activities Will Focus On Reconciliation
In continued efforts towards reconciliation, and in solidarity and consultation with local members of the Indigenous community, the City of Barrie's 2021 Canada Day activities are being themed around ...
Jun 30, 2021
It's A Day To Listen To Indigenous Voices
More than 500 radio stations from broadcasters across Canada are uniting for a full day of programming dedicated to amplifying and elevating Indigenous voices with A Day to Listen. In partnership with...
Jun 30, 2021
Say Goodbye To COVID Hair... Step 2 Has Begun!
It is expected to be a very busy day at hair salons across the province, as we officially enter Step Two of its Roadmap to Reopen. It focuses on the resumption of more outdoor activities and limited i...
Jun 30, 2021