Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Anten Mills Community Centre To Be Designated Heritage Property
Springwater Township intends to designate the Anten Mills Community Centre located on Horseshoe Valley Rd as a property of cultural heritage value or interest under the Ontario Heritage Act. Council a...
May 13, 2021
Rapid Screening Tests Available To Essential Businesses
The Ontario government has launched a new rapid testing portal to make it easier for all essential businesses to access free rapid testing to help keep employees and their families safe. The Provincia...
May 13, 2021
Next In Line For COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments? 40+, Starting Today
Ontarians turning 40 and over this year can roll up their sleeves. They are among the next in line to get the COVID-19 vaccine through the province's booking portal today. Eligibility also extended ea...
May 13, 2021
Order A Pizza Special Today To Support A Local Teen Battling Cancer
A special fundraiser is being held today for a Barrie boy battling cancer. Nathan Robert Higgitt has been diagnosed with High Risk B cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and recently celebrated his 13th ...
May 12, 2021
RVH Launches New Website
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) has launched a new website as another way to enhance the patient and visitor experience. The website was developed with broad consultation from internal and...
May 11, 2021
Anne Street Bridge Construction Begins May 29
The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) will begin construction of a new Anne Street bridge starting the night of Saturday, May 29. The project is expected to take 18 months and will require the closure ...
May 11, 2021
Enter The Virtual Paramedic For A Day Contest
County of Simcoe Paramedic Services are once again hosting a Virtual Paramedic for a Day Contest! It is open to all Grade 5 & 6 students, who are invited to make a short video (2 min max) demonstr...
May 11, 2021
Have Your Say On Future Art Installations In Orillia
Residents are invited to help shape the future of public art in Orillia. The City's Public Places Committee is undertaking a public consultation process to draft a Public Art Plan. It will contain a v...
May 11, 2021
Provincial Day Of Action Against Litter
Today is the Provincial Day of Action on Litter. It brings awareness to the impacts of waste on our environment and encourages residents to take action at home in an effort to keep our community clean...
May 11, 2021
It's Police Week: "Working Together To Keep Our Communities Safe"
Police services across Ontario and Canada are kicking off Police Week. It honours and celebrates the work front-line police officers, 9-1-1 communicators, civilian staff, and all members of our police...
May 11, 2021