Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
MacLaren Art Centre Announces New Executive Director
The MacLaren Art Centre has a new executive director. The board of directors has announced the appointment of Lisa Daniels to the position. Daniels began a gradual, hybrid transition (remote and on-si...
Jun 23, 2021
Virtual Information Session Tonight On New Allandale Transit Hub and Downtown Mini Hub
City of Barrie is hosting a virtual information session on the new transit hub in Allandale and Downtown Mini Hub. It will be held online at 6 o'clock tonight (Wednesday) and interested residents can ...
Jun 23, 2021
Accelerated Second Dose Vaccine Appointments Expand To Simcoe-Muskoka
Ontario residents in areas identified as Delta Variant Hot Spots, including Simcoe-Muskoka, are eligible to book an accelerated second dose vaccine today. Anytime after 8 this morning, anyone who rece...
Jun 23, 2021
Commercial Vehicle Blitz in Wasaga Beach Results In Several Charges
Two trucks have been taken out of service and numerous charges have been laid during a commercial motor vehicle blitz in Wasaga Beach. Huronia West OPP conducted a commercial motor vehicle blitz in th...
Jun 23, 2021
Two Alleged Drunk Drivers Arrested In As Many Days: Orillia OPP
Two alleged drunk drivers have been arrested by Orillia OPP within two days. Shortly after 3 a.m. on Sunday, officers received information that an intoxicated female was driving a vehicle near downtow...
Jun 23, 2021
Blue Mountain Village Job Fair Today
The Blue Mountain Village Association and Blue Mountain Resort is hosting a job fair today. It is taking place in the events plaza at the village from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m and is free for job seekers to at...
Jun 23, 2021
$70 Million Lotto Max Jackpot Split Between Ontario and BC
Check your lottery tickets! The $70 million dollar Lotto Max jackpot has been finally won. The OLG says one winning ticket was sold in British Columbia, while the other winner lives here in Ontario. T...
Jun 23, 2021
Blue Mountains 14-Day Shop Local Challenge Has Begun
The 14-Day Shop Local Challenge has officially begun in the Blue Mountains. When you make a purchase at a local business in the town before July 6th 2021, you can enter for a chance to win one of 14 d...
Jun 22, 2021
Habitat For Humanity Breaks Ground In Midland
The North Simcoe Chapter of Habitat for Humanity is breaking ground at its latest project in Midland. It is proud to deliver two new, energy efficient homes in the town that are compliant with univers...
Jun 22, 2021
Police Appealing For Witnesses To Orillia Dog Attack
The OPP is appealing to the public for information regarding a dog attack in Orillia. Police say a man was walking his two small dogs on George Street on the evening of Wednesday, June 9th, when he en...
Jun 22, 2021