Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Neighbourhood Consultations Begin On Supervised Consumption Sites
The first of three virtual public consultations is being held today on the locations of supervised consumption sites in Barrie. They provide a safer and clean space for people to use their own drugs u...
Apr 14, 2021
OPP Continuing to Enforce Stay-At-Home Order
The OPP says anyone who believes a gathering is not following the law or a business is operating illegally, should report it to their local municipal bylaw enforcement authorities or police service. I...
Apr 14, 2021
One Person Seriously Injured In Collingwood Crash
The OPP is appealing for witnesses following a crash in Collingwood. Police say a three-vehicle collision, involving two vehicles and a pickup truck, took place on Tuesday night at the intersection of...
Apr 13, 2021
Barrie Making Progress On Affordable Housing, But More To Be Done
Barrie is making progress on its affordable housing goals. On Monday night, City Council received the Affordable Housing Monitoring Report--a 10-year plan that aims to encourage, stimulate and increas...
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District Of Muskoka Supporting Habitat For Humanity Project In Bala
The District of Muskoka is supporting a Habitat for Humanity Project. A $155,300 funding agreement has been made supporting the construction of two affordable, universally accessible homes in Bala. Th...
Apr 13, 2021
RVH COVID-19 Clinic Offering Vaccines to People with High-Risk Health Conditions
People with high-risk health conditions are now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine at the RVH-led clinic in Barrie. The eligibility categories, as defined by the provincial strategy, can be found at Onta...
Apr 13, 2021
AGCO Moves To Revoke Liquor Licence At Barrie Restaurant
The Simmering Kettle in Barrie may soon be losing its liquor licence. The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) says it has issued an Order of Interim Suspension of the liqu...
Apr 13, 2021
SMDHU COVID-19 Update For Tuesday Includes 2 More Deaths and 85 New Cases
Two more deaths and 85 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. It says another 47 local cases have also screened positive as a variant of concern. The new ...
Apr 13, 2021
Collingwood Seeking Input On Parks and Facilities By-law
The Town of Collingwood is undertaking an update to its Park and Facilities By-law and is looking to the community to provide feedback. The existing Park By-law (85-20) was last updated in 1985 and is...
Apr 13, 2021
TC Energy Purchases Wasaga Beach Land
The Town of Wasaga Beach is advising the community that TC Energy has recently purchased property in the west end, along the shore of Nottawasaga Bay. TC Energy is a publicly listed company in the ini...
Apr 13, 2021