Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Get Your 2021 Orillia Resident Parking Pass!
Orillia residents can now request their 2021 resident parking permit. The permit provides local residents with free parking and boat launch access when the COVID-19 Waterfront Parking and Boat Launch ...
May 06, 2021
Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board's Outstanding Graduates
An Olympic medalist, TV/film composer, lawyer and adjunct professor, veterinarian technician and actor/producer are among this year's recipients of the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board's ...
May 06, 2021
New Event in Collingwood: On The Land We Love
A new socially-distanced event has been created in Collingwood. The town says On The Land We Love will be a multi-week celebration of where we live, the land we enjoy, and the people around us through...
May 06, 2021
Orillia Contractor Facing Charges For Uncompleted Work: OPP
A 51 year old Orillia man has been arrested as a result of four separate fraud related investigations in Simcoe County. The OPP say the incidents happened in November 2020 and February of this year, w...
May 06, 2021
Provincial COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Expand To 50+ And More
COVID-19 vaccine appointments in the province are expanding yet again. As of today, individuals turning 50 and over in 2021 will be eligible to book a vaccine appointment through the provincial online...
May 06, 2021
Collingwood Receives Silver Bicycle Friendly Community Award
Collingwood has received the Silver Bicycle Friendly Community Award. The honour was announced yesterday by Share the Road Cycling Coalition (STR) and its partner the Canadian Automobile Association. ...
May 05, 2021
Orillia Seeking Public Input On Waste Minimization Plan
The City of Orillia and its Waste Management Advisory Committee invite Orillia residents to share their ideas on minimizing waste and provide input into the development of the City's 2021 Waste Minimi...
May 05, 2021
Second Death in Canada Linked To Astra-Zeneca Vaccine
Canada has reported its second death linked to the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. Alberta's chief medical officer of health confirmed the death on Twitter late last night. Dr. Deena Hinshaw wrote: "As ...
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SMDHU Offering Daily Standby List For COVID-19 Vaccines
A standby list is now available for same day COVID-19 vaccination appointments in Simcoe Muskoka for those who are eligible and can get to an appointment within 45 minutes of receiving a call. The sta...
May 04, 2021
Learn How To Play The Ukulele At Home
Have you always wanted to play an instrument but didn't know where to start? You can join an online professional instructor once a week for Learn to Play Ukelele lessons. The class is among Wasaga Bea...
May 04, 2021