Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Blue Mountains Seeking Website Feedback
The Blue Mountains has launched a public survey to gain feedback and input from our residents regarding the redevelopment of the Town's official website. The survey asks residents to identify what wor...
May 11, 2021
SIU Terminates Oro-Medonte Investigation
The SIU has terminated its investigation into an incident in Oro-Medonte. The OPP says an officer pulled over a vehicle for stunt driving on April 24th in the area of Highway 11 and 93. However, polic...
May 11, 2021
National Denim Day For Breast Cancer Research
It's National Denim Day. It is the main fundraiser for the CURE Foundation, which funds prevention, treatment and support related to breast cancer across Canada. One in eight women will develop breast...
May 11, 2021
2021 Census Deadline Day
Today is 2021 Census deadline day. The federal government says the information you provide on the questionnaire is converted into statistics used by communities, businesses and governments to plan ser...
May 11, 2021
New Collingwood Museum Heritage Shirts Unveiled
A new heritage-inspired T-shirt design has been launched this morning at the Collingwood Museum. The new design features a 1940s-era photograph of today's Heritage Drive and honours Collingwood's ship...
May 11, 2021
Collingwood Blues Virtual Open House
The Collingwood Blues Virtual Open House is taking place this week. Prospective players are encouraged to attend the Open House, which starts at 7p.m. Tuesday, to meet the Blues Staff and ask any ques...
May 10, 2021
ONA Marks Beginning Of Nursing Week
The Ontario Nurses' Association's (ONA) 68,000 members will mark the start of Nursing Week 2021 today. Normally a time of celebration, this year, Nursing Week falls as nurses continue to fight the pan...
May 10, 2021
Donations Matched During National Nursing Week At RVH
It's National Nursing Week and in recognition of the event, RVH's "In Honour of Nurses" campaign has kicked off today. Local philanthropist Jane Brown Jackson will honour the heroic work of nurses by ...
May 10, 2021
Charlee's Run Raises Record-Breaking $115K
For a second consecutive year, a pandemic couldn't stop the momentum of Charlee's Run. On May 8th, 2021, more than 550 people participated virtually in the event, raising a record-breaking $115,000 in...
May 10, 2021
More Groups Become Eligible To Book COVID-19 Vaccines This Week
More groups are becoming eligible this week to book their COVID-19 vaccines on the province's online booking portal, with a few adjustments to the anticipated schedule. The Ontario government now says...
May 10, 2021 UCCO