Author Archives: Laura Hampshire

Orillia area charities and non-profit organizations are reminded that applications for the next intake of the City's General Grant program are being received until May 17th. "Each year, the City of Or...

A man has been arrested for allegedly threatening an Orillia OPP officer with a knife. Police say the incident occurred yesterday afternoon when officers were called to a local business about a man re...

The Collingwood Summer Music Festival is about to kick off its second season. Organizers say a diverse array of Juno and Grammy-nominated artists are set to perform this summer. The festival will feat...

Under the new Provincial COVID-19 Lockdown Measures, several outdoor amenities in Gravenhurst have been temporarily closed They include: Tennis/Pickleball Courts Splash Pad Basketball Courts Skate Par...

Do you have room in your heart and in your home to help animals in need of foster care? If you're interested in becoming a foster parent to animals who need extra TLC, celebrate National Volunteer Wee...

Get ready for another brief blast of winter weather. Single-digit temperatures have returned to the forecast for the next couple of days, along with a chance of flurries and periods of snow tomorrow. ...

The OPP says three suspected impaired drivers have been taken off the roads, after separate incidents over the weekend in Tay and Tiny Townships. On Saturday morning, police were called about a man as...

A historic budget has been presented today by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland. Freeland said the budget includes a three-point plan to conquer COVID-19, climb out of the r...

In its first update from the weekend, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 281 new cases of COVID-19, along with one more death related to the virus. The health unit says another 175 n...

The Premier has released a statement, after being notified today to be prepared for delays to two shipments of AstraZeneca expected from the federal government later this month and next. Doug Ford say...