Author Archives: Laura Hampshire

With Canada Day upon us, residents who are considering a fireworks display are being reminded to follow fire safety precautions as well as measures outlined in Step Two of the Province's Roadmap to Re...

July 1st is traditionally a time to reflect with pride and gratitude on this country we are fortunate to call home. Through the crisis of the pandemic, over the past 18 months, we have seen countless ...

Community Canada Day celebrations and fireworks are cancelled in Huntsville, but the town has launched the Canadian Spirit Photo Contest. It is asking residents over the age of 19 to take pictures dep...

A local potato processing company has been fined $5000 for violating the Ontario Water Resources Act. The government says Lundy Potato Farms Ltd. on the 30th Sideroad in (Alliston) Simcoe County did n...

A 26 year old man has been arrested in connection with a boat break-in at the Port of Orillia. The OPP were called to the area on Friday night by a boat owner, who reported someone was on his vessel a...

The OPP is looking for the public's help in locating a stolen travel trailer from Severn Township. Police say the trailer was stolen sometime between June 11, 2021 and June 16, 2021 from a business pr...

More than a dozen people have been arrested, following a big drug bust in Orillia. The OPP executed three search warrants in the city last Thursday, when 15 people were taken into custody and officers...

A vehicle in a ditch on Highway 11 in Oro-Medonte has resulted in impaired driving charges. The accident happened on Saturday afternoon, when police were called about the vehicle near Line 6. When off...

Police say two suspects have been arrested, after they were allegedly caught in the act stealing a catalytic converter from a vehicle in Orillia. A resident witnessed the two suspects trying to steal ...

Starting today, all Ontarians aged 18 and over are eligible to book an appointment to receive their second vaccine dose ahead of schedule. The government says that accelerates second dose eligibility ...