Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Police Lay Over 200 Charges In Wasaga Beach
More than 200 charges have been laid, after the OPP stepped up its presence in Wasaga Beach. It says from Friday through Sunday, officers worked together to provide a wide range of enforcement, includ...
Jun 22, 2021
Consulting Team Chosen For Collingwood's Land Use Planning Policy Study
A consulting team has been chosen to conduct the Land Use Planning Policy Study for the Town of Collingwood: Meridian Planning Consultants. The Town Council approved a pause in development to address ...
Jun 22, 2021
Port Severn Woman Dies In Hospital Following Crash On Highway 400
An 83 year old woman has died, following a crash in Tay Township two weeks ago. Police say Mary Fedoriw of Port Severn was critically injured, when her vehicle crossed the centre median on Highway 400...
Jun 22, 2021 Official Logo of the OPP
Appointments Expanding This Week For Second Dose Vaccines
Starting today, Ontario is once again expanding who will be eligible to book an accelerated second dose appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine. Anytime after 8 a.m. Monday, anyone who received their first...
Jun 21, 2021
Barrie Recognizing Pollinator Week
The City of Barrie is recognizing Pollinator Week. It is an annual event celebrated across the world in support of pollinator health. Residents are being asked to submit a picture of a pollinator at w...
Jun 21, 2021
It's National Indigenous Peoples Day
It's National Indigenous Peoples Day. It is an opportunity for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage and diverse contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Mtis peoples. On all o...
Jun 21, 2021
Summer Has Officially Arrived
Summer has officially arrived! The summer solstice began at 11:32 Sunday night, when Earth arrived at the point in its orbit where the North Pole is at its maximum tilt toward the Sun, which results i...
Jun 21, 2021
Order Of Orillia Recipient Has Drowned In Lake Couchiching
A recipient of the Order Of Orillia has died, after being pulled from Lake Couchiching without vital signs. Police say the 42-year-old Christopher Bellchambers was pulled from the water by bystanders ...
Jun 21, 2021
Two Convenience Store Robberies in Barrie Within 24 Hours
A Barrie convenience store has been robbed again, for at least the third time this year. Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect who held up the Circle K at Duckworth and Grov...
Jun 20, 2021
GTHS Virtual Walkathon Kicks Off Today
The 9th Annual Virtual Walkathon for the Georgian Triangle Humane Society kicks off today. Thanks to generous community members, any funds raised by kids under 17 will be matched up to $10,000! The GT...
Jun 20, 2021