Author Archives: Laura Hampshire

Now that warmer weather has started to arrive, Canadian boaters are being reminded to take a few extra precautions to guard against the dangers of falling into the cold water. Smartboater.ca was creat...

The "Shop Local" message appears to be resonating in Orillia. Efforts by the City of Orillia's Economic Recovery Task Force to promote a Shop Local message are having a positive impact, according to e...

The City of Orillia is looking to match artists with businesses for an expanded City-wide animation program this summer as part of the 2021 See You on the Patio program. "Orillia has such a talented, ...

Weapons charges have been laid, following a traffic stop in Orillia. The OPP says a vehicle was stopped for a violation on Monday night, when officers learned that the license of the driver was prohib...

A call from a concerned citizen has led to the arrest of a suspected impaired driver. Police say a man was caught drinking alcohol in his vehicle in the parking lot of a restaurant on Memorial Avenue ...

The City of Barrie has released draft two of the City's new Official Plan and welcomes public feedback and engagement over the next month. "We have been consulting with our community since the fall of...

A potential location has been chosen for a Supervised Consumption Site (SCS) in Barrie. The site at 19 Innisfil St. (also known as 80 Bradford Street) has been identified as the proposed location. The...

There's still time to sign up for Charlee's Run. It is a 1 km/5 km Fun Run/Walk named in memory of Charlee Clare Holmes, which was started by her parents, Dave and Mallory Holmes. It has been held ann...

Today is the last day to submit your design for a new Barrie Colts home jersey. The winner of the #CHLLeaveYourMark jersey design contest, which is open to fans under 16, will have their jersey produc...

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) has a unique way for you to honour your mom on Mother's Day and support the purchase of new breast imaging equipment. In recognition of Mother's Day and the...