Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Charges Laid After Two-Vehicle Crash in Severn
Charges have been laid after a multi-vehicle collision on Highway 11 in Severn Township. It happened just after midnight yesterday in the northbound lanes at Goldstein Road, where police say one vehic...
Jul 05, 2022 Image: OPP Cruiser
New Wasaga Sign Damaged By Graffiti
The new Wasaga sign has been damaged by graffiti. The town revealed the news on social media Sunday. The new sign cost over 39-thousand dollars and officials say security camera footage will be turned...
Jul 03, 2022 Source: Town of Wasaga Beach
OPP Investigating Serious Assault Involving Group of Youths in Wasaga Beach
The OPP is currently investigating a serious assault involving numerous victims in Wasaga Beach. Just after midnight on July 1st, police responded to a 9-1-1 call in relation to a serious assault in p...
Jul 03, 2022 Image from OPP on Twitter
Nine People Rescued From Georgian Bay In Two Days
Nine people had to be rescued from the waters of Georgian Bay in only 2 days. The OPP says 7 of the people were rescued within a two-hour window on Thursday. That's when police say three women on padd...
Jul 03, 2022 OPP Photo
Teen Paddleboarder Rescued From Lake Simcoe
A teen on a paddleboard had to be rescued from Lake Simcoe this weekend. The OPP were contacted about a paddleboarder in distress near McRae Point Provincial Park on Saturday afternoon. Police say the...
Jul 03, 2022 Photo: Dave Mounsey Fund via Twitter.
Traffic Stop in Orillia Results In Drug and Weapons Charges
A traffic stop in Orillia has resulted in drug and weapons charges. Police conducted a traffic stop on West St South just before midnight on Monday, when officers took the two occupants into custody. ...
Jun 30, 2022 Source: OPP
Woman Celebrates Birthday After Winning Soldiers' Latest 50/50 Draw
The latest winner of the Soldier's 50/50 draw is taking home almost 19-thousand dollars. Heather Rowe of Orillia is the winner of the Soldiers' 50/50 raffle for June, taking home $18,808 ahead of cele...
Jun 30, 2022 Source: OSMH
Theatre Collingwood's Porchside Festival Begins
Canada Day also marks the beginning of Theatre Collingwood's 2022 PORCHSIDE FESTIVAL! Audiences are in for a treat as 13 different shows are performed on 13 different Collingwood porches in July! The ...
Jun 30, 2022 Source: Theatre Collingwood
Celebrating Canada Day in Clearview
Canada Day Celebrations will take place throughout Clearview: in Creemore, Stayner and New Lowell. Find the Flag! Between June 29 to July 3, can you find 13 flags in local parks and heritage sites thr...
Jun 30, 2022 Source: Clearview Township
Barrie Hosting Activities, Concerts, and Fireworks For Canada Day
Barrie is inviting residents and visitors to celebrate July 1st (Canada Day) as a kickoff to summer with celebrations and free activities in the city. There will be a variety of family friendly progra...
Jun 30, 2022 Source: City of Barrie