Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Orillia McDonald's Restaurants Raise $13,424 on McHappy Day
On this year's McHappy Day, Orillia McDonald's restaurants raised over 13-thousand dollars to support the community's sick babies and children. Fifty percent of the funds raised will go to Soldiers' M...
May 25, 2022 Cutline: McDonald's supports Paediatric Unit at Soldiers' on McHappy Day, Wednesday, May 11th. Pictured Mark Riczu, Jason O'Neill, Jennifer O'Neill, Audra Jesso
CGMH Moves to Phase 3 of its Designated Visitor Policy
Collingwood General and Marine Hospital (CGMH) is moving to Phase 3 (from Phase 2a) of the hospital's Designated Visitor Policy effective tomorrow, Wednesday May 25. Phase 3 of the designated visitor ...
May 25, 2022 Source: CGMH
Renewed Calls For Gun Control Following Mass Shooting At Texas School
There are renewed calls for stricter gun control in the United States, after the latest mass shooting. An 18-year-old man, identified as Salvador Ramos, opened fire yesterday at Robb Elementary School...
May 25, 2022 Source: UCISD Robb Elementary
Major Construction Project Begins In Barrie Today
Some major construction begins in Barrie today. The McKay Road and Veterans Drive intersection will be closed until approximately November 2023 for the construction of new infrastructure to support gr...
May 24, 2022 Source: City of Barrie
Bowls For Beds Fundraiser Has Begun
The annual Bowls for Beds Fundraiser has returned. It is for Home Horizon and The Barbara Weider House, while raising awareness about youth homelessness in our community. It will be a a two-part event...
May 24, 2022 Source: Home Horizon
Clean-Up Continues After Deadly Weekend Storm
The cleanup continues, following a deadly storm that blew across southern Ontario and Quebec over the long weekend. Hydro crews are still working to restore power to hundreds of thousands of customers...
May 24, 2022 Source: Northern Tornadoes Project
OPP Job Fair in Orillia Today
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is hosting a free in-person job fair in Orillia today. The OPP is encouraging members of the public who are dedicated to upholding the law and serving their communi...
May 24, 2022 Official Logo of the OPP
Cyclist Killed in Blue Mountains Crash Identified
The victim of a fatal crash in the Blue Mountains has been identified. The OPP says 71 year old Leslie Irvine Beattie was killed when the bicycle he was riding was hit by a motorcycle on Highway 26 on...
May 24, 2022
Gravenhurst Crash Sends One To Hospital
One person has suffered minor injuries, following a crash in Gravenhurst. The OPP says the single vehicle crash happened yesterday on Highway 11 southbound Highway 118, where a truck towing a trailer ...
May 24, 2022 Source: OPP
Charges Laid Following Crash in Springwater
Charges have been laid, following a crash in Springwater. The OPP says the two-vehicle collision happened on Highway 27 early Saturday morning. Police say the passenger of one vehicle fled the scene o...
May 24, 2022 Photo from OPP