Author Archives: Laura Hampshire

The Downtown Bracebridge BIA has just launched its new and improved website to help attract locals and visitors to the downtown core. It says the site is a one-stop-shop for the community, tourists, a...

Mayor Jeff Lehman has announced the winners of the 2020 Mayor's Innovation Awards at the first ever virtual ceremony that premiered on the City's social media channels. The Innovation Awards is an ann...

Collingwood General and Marine Hospital (CGMH) is rolling back its Designated Visitor Policy. The hospital says it made the decision due to the tremendous effect and pressure Hospitals across Ontario ...

It's National Take-Out Day. Local restaurants have been struggling throughout the pandemic and last December, Restaurants Canada reported that 10,000 restaurants have already closed with upwards of 50...

Collingwood Mayor Brian Saunderson has issued a letter to residents, following an incident at Sunset Point Park. Saunderson wrote, "Recently, I was sent videos depicting a confrontation between what a...

Three more deaths and 89 new COVID-19 cases have been reported in the latest update by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. The latest victims are from Innisfil, Penetanguishene and Wasaga Beach. ...

Starting today (April 14), residents who receive a parking ticket from the City of Barrie can have the ticket cancelled if they provide proof of purchase (a receipt) from a Barrie restaurant in an amo...

A man is facing several charges following an incident at a local hotel. Just before midnight on Tuesday, Orillia OPP say they were called about a man threatening another with a gun at the hotel. Offic...

Summerhill Homes' West Shore Beach Club has recently been announced as a finalist for the 2021 Canadian Home Builders Association (CHBA) National Awards for Housing Excellence. They recognize the best...

Two local environmental groups are calling for the province to consider Simcoe County as a priority area for Greenbelt expansion. The province is seeking feedback on how and where to grow the Greenbel...