Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Have You Seen Little Ray... Of Sunshine?
The Simcoe County Museum is launching a fun, interactive, community exhibit to bring a Little Ray of Sunshine to families across the County. It brings the Museum's new character called Little Ray... o...
May 18, 2021
Ontario's Top Doc Appealing To Residents Ahead Of Long Weekend
The province's top public health official is appealing to Ontarians to follow public safety guidelines this upcoming long weekend. Dr. David Williams said yesterday that he's optimistic about the rece...
May 18, 2021 Courtesy: Ray Parker
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Shoppers Drug Mart Offering Rapid Antigen COVID-19 Tests
Beginning today, Shoppers Drug Mart Inc is making quick and convenient COVID-19 screening accessible to asymptomatic customers in Ontario. Rapid antigen tests are available in all Shoppers Drug Mart a...
May 17, 2021
Lakehead University's 2021 Honorary Degree and Civitas Award Recipients
Lakehead University has announced its 2021 Honorary Degree and Civitas Award recipients. It says one of Canada's hockey legends and Hockey Hall of Fame member Darryl Sittler will receive a Doctor of H...
May 17, 2021
Collingwood Downtown Farmers Market Returns This Weekend
The Collingwood Downtown Farmers' Market returns this Saturday! Collingwood's 'only outdoor grocery store' is located at the corner of Second and Pine Streets. It will open from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m.. P...
May 17, 2021
Barrie Offering First City-Wide Curbside Collection Of Textiles
City of Barrie residents are invited to do some spring cleaning and help keep reusable items out of the landfill by participating in the first city-wide curbside collection of textiles. That includes ...
May 17, 2021
Orillia Residents Being Warned Of Possible Hydro Scams
Orillia Power customers will start to receive their electricity from Hydro One, starting on June 1st. With the transition of Orillia Power to Hydro One, officials say this may be a primetime for scamm...
May 17, 2021
OPP Pay Several Visits To Midland Residence
Several calls about a disturbance in Midland has resulted in arrests, along with the seizure of drugs and a weapon. The OPP say they were called several times on Saturday to home on Seventh Street, wh...
May 17, 2021
SMDHU Monday COVID-19 Update Includes: Two Deaths and 141 New Cases
In its first update from the weekend, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 141 new COVID-19 cases and two more virus-related deaths: both Innisfil residents and linked to outbreaks out...
May 17, 2021
Wasaga Beach Council Considering Next Steps In Beach Development
Members of Wasaga Beach town council will consider the next steps in the redevelopment of town-owned land at the main beachfront this week. Following a Request for Proposals process, launched in Novem...
May 17, 2021 Source: Town of Wasaga Beach