Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Orillia Couple Wins Soldiers' 50/50 Early Bird Prize
Brian and Irene Nicol of Orillia are the lucky winners of Soldiers' 50/50 $1,000 Early Bird Prize in support of Charlee's Run. Raffle participants who acquired a ticket before April 16th were eligible...
Apr 27, 2021
Sign Up For A Community Garden Plot in Gravenhurst
Community Garden plots are still available in Gravenhurst and you can start planting as early as next week. The Gravenhurst Community Garden was created in the spring of 2013 and is a public place to ...
Apr 27, 2021
Wasaga-Licious Looking For Local Businesses
Local businesses are needed to participate in the Wasaga-Licious Campaign! It is a business recovery initiative designed to encourage Wasaga Beach residents to try a variety of culinary, retail and se...
Apr 27, 2021
Wanted Federal Offender May Be In Barrie/Innisfil
A federal offender wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant could be in the Barrie area. The R.O.P.E. Squad is requesting the public's assistance in locating Jordan Mendez, who is wanted for allegedly breachin...
Apr 27, 2021
Ontario Expanding Vaccine Appointments In Hot Spots To 45+ And Childcare Workers
The Ontario government is expanding booking for COVID-19 vaccination appointments to individuals 45 and over in designated hot spot communities in 13 public health units, as identified by postal code,...
Apr 27, 2021
Collingwood Votes To Pause Certain Development To Protect Water Supply
Collingwood Town Council has approved a pause in development to address drinking water capacity going forward. An Interim Control By-law (ICBL) is a tool available to Ontario municipalities as part of...
Apr 27, 2021 Source: Town of Collingwood
Tougher Penalties Proposed For Aggressive And Stunt Drivers
Tougher penalties are on the way for aggressive and stunt drivers. The provincial government has introduced the Moving Ontarians More Safely Act, also known as the MOMS Act. It would include new measu...
Apr 27, 2021
The Military Is Coming!
The Canadian military has been called in to help Ontario deal with a third wave of COVID-19. Public Safety Minister Bill Blair made the announcement last night, following a request by Solicitor Genera...
Apr 27, 2021
SMDHU COVID-19 Update For Monday Includes 283 New Cases and Two Deaths
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 283 new cases of COVID-19 in its first update from the weekend, along with two more virus-related deaths. It also says another 279 local cases have...
Apr 26, 2021
Final Week To Sign Up For Orillia's Hike For Hospice
It's your final week to sign up for the annual Hike For Hospice in Orillia. It will take place this upcoming weekend, when you can choose your own adventure and hiking trail to support members of our ...
Apr 26, 2021