Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Collingwood Accepting Applications For LGBTQ+ Art Installation
The Town of Collingwood is accepting applications from Ontario artists for a new public art installation at the Tremont Plaza. The theme for the artwork will be to celebrate LGBTQ+ life. The Public Ar...
Apr 19, 2021
Collingwood Launches Virtual Town Hall
The Town of Collingwood is pleased to announce the launch of its Virtual Town Hall platform, where residents can now check their property tax account and pay online. It says the Virtual Town Hall will...
Apr 19, 2021
Ontarians Aged 40 And Over Can Book AstraZeneca Vaccine, Starting Tuesday
Today, Dr. David Williams, Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health, issued the following statement to expand COVID-19 vaccination eligibility at pharmacies and primary care settings to individuals a...
Apr 19, 2021
Bracebridge Pastor Fined For Holding Unmasked Church Service
A fine has been issued after the OPP were called about an illegal gathering at a church in Bracebridge. The OPP were called yesterday morning about the church service on Monica Lane that was violating...
Apr 19, 2021
It's National Volunteer Week
It's National Volunteer Week. This year's theme is The Value of One, The Power of Many, which reflects on the awe-inspiring acts of kindness by millions of individuals AND the magic that happens when ...
Apr 19, 2021
Expect To Hear Plenty Of Booms and Bangs At CFB Borden
Expect to hear a lot of bangs and booms at CFB Borden over the next six weeks. Soldiers from the Canadian Forces Logistics Training Centre Ammunition Technical Officer course will be conducting contro...
Apr 19, 2021 Source: CFB
Ontario Shuts Borders To Non-Essential Travel
Starting today, Ontario is shutting down its borders with Quebec and Manitoba to non-essential travel, in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. All vehicles will be required to slow down as they a...
Apr 19, 2021
Three More COVID-19 Cases At Barrie Transit
Another three cases of COVID-19 have been reported at Barrie Transit. The city says there are currently six Barrie Transit staff isolating at home following a positive test result. An outbreak was dec...
Apr 18, 2021
Victim Of Fatal 400 Crash In Georgian Bay Identified
The OPP has identified a woman who died in a crash on Highway 400 in Georgian Bay Township. Police say 30 year old Brianne Thomson of Gore Bay died on Saturday afternoon, when a vehicle hit a rock fac...
Apr 18, 2021 OPP Sign
Blue Mountains Landfill and Public Library Temporarily Closed
The Town of The Blue Mountains would like to advise residents that the Landfill and Public Library will be temporarily closed in response to the critical threshold and stay-at-home order announced by ...
Apr 16, 2021