Author Archives: Laura Hampshire

There has been a tragic end to a missing person investigation in Honey Harbour. Police say a body was located by a local tradesman in Church Bay on May 13th and an autopsy has confirmed the identity a...

Saying "yes" to ENCORE paid off for Dona and James Grills of Ramara. They matched the last six of seven ENCORE numbers in exact order in the March 13, 2021 LOTTO 6/49 draw to win $100,000! The married...

In its first update from the long weekend, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 146 new cases of COVID-19, along with two more deaths related to the virus: one in Barrie and another in...

The Soldiers' Hospital Not-So-Classic Golf Tournament is looking for participants and it's not just for professionals. This year, you can register your family "fore" a fun round of MINI GOLF! The even...

There has been a possible dog theft in Innisfil. South Simcoe Police say six-month old Mastiff/Lab mix "Jake" was last seen on Saturday night, in the 10th Line and Purvis Street area. Police say the d...

The Annual Rotary Fun Run and Walk is underway in Barrie. Anyone can participate! Rally your friends, family, neighbours, co-workers, or teammates to do a 5 kilometre or 10-kilometre walk or run aroun...

It is National Boat Safety Awareness Week. The purpose of this initiative, managed by the CSBC (Canadian Safe Boating Council) and its partners, is to promote safe and responsible boating practices. I...

Barrie Police are looking for a couple of local dirt bike riders, following an incident in the city's southwest end. Police say around 7 o'clock Monday night, two loud dirt bikes almost struck a cruis...

Springwater Township is calling on Stonemanor Woods residents to have their say on a new playground structure. It will be located at the corner of Victoria Wood Avenue and Daly Court. Some of the othe...

Starting today, Ontarians will be able to access proof of their COVID-19 vaccination online. It's not a passport of any kind, but the provincial government says residents will be able to log in to the...