Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Feds Providing Over $100K For Seniors Programs In Barrie, Springwater And Oro-Medonte
The federal government has announced over $105,000 in funding to support seniors programs in Barrie, Springwater and Oro-Medonte. MP Doug Shipley says this funding will support six local organizations...
May 19, 2021
Gravenhurst Announces New CAO
Mayor Paul Kelly and Gravenhurst Council have announced Scott Lucas will become the new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for the Town. "I'm confident that we have selected a great leader for our org...
May 19, 2021
SMDHU Asking Residents Not To Travel For Long Weekend
Our medical officer of health is among the experts warning about the disastrous consequences of celebrating the long weekend and ignoring COVID-19 safety guidelines. The Simcoe Muskoka District Health...
May 19, 2021
Numerous Vehicles Ticketed and Towed For Parking Illegally at McCrea Lake Conservation Area
OPP officers along with Georgian Bay Township bylaw officers have ticketed 21 vehicles and towed 15 others away on the weekend for parked illegally at McCrea Lake Conservation Area. The OPP has been f...
May 18, 2021
Clearview Eco Park Accepting Garden Plot Applications
The new Community Garden located at the Clearview Eco Park is accepting garden plot rental applications. There are five Accessible Garden Planters available and ten Garden Plots. The annual rental fee...
May 18, 2021
Collingwood Public Library Seeking Feedback
The Collingwood Public Library is seeking feedback from the community. It is inviting local residents to share their views and tell the library what it is doing well, where it can improve, and what se...
May 18, 2021
South Georgian Bay Launches Tourism App
South Georgian Bay Tourism Association has partnered with a Canada-based tourism app company to promote everything our region has to offer. The Driftscape app has over 20 South Georgian Bay highlights...
May 18, 2021
Indigenous Adults Can Now Book Their Second COVID-19 Vaccine
All Indigenous (First Nations, Metis and Inuit) adults 16 years of age or older, living in the Simcoe-Muskoka region are able to book their second appointment for the COVID-19 vaccine. The time betwee...
May 18, 2021 NIAID / CC
Barrie SPCA Partners With Crock A Doodle For Fundraiser
The Barrie SPCA is partnering with Crock A Doodle for a fun & creative fundraiser. For the rest of the month, Crock A Doodle will have a whole section on their website dedicated to the Barrie Anim...
May 18, 2021
Orillia's Summer Made Fun Guide Now Available
Orillia's Summer Made Fun guide is now available for viewing on-line with registration for all programs, including Summer Camps, beginning today. The City's Recreation and Youth Division offers season...
May 18, 2021