Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Barrie Police Issues Request To Lockdown Protesters
The Barrie Police Service acknowledges that over the past several weekends, protests against COVID restrictions have taken place in Barrie. With the recent provincial Stay-at-Home order, rising COVID ...
Apr 09, 2021
Prince Philip Has Died At Age 99
Prince Philip has died. The announcement was made by Buckingham Palace this morning: "It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen announces the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness T...
Apr 09, 2021
Workplace Inspection Blitz Begins Today
A series of zero-tolerance workplace safety inspections begin today in sectors and regions hardest hit by COVID-19. Labour Minister Monty McNaughton said this ramped-up blitz will start with a focus o...
Apr 09, 2021
Suspicious Vehicle In Orillia Leads To Drug Charges
A suspicious vehicle in Orillia has led to drug charges. The OPP say the vehicle was stopped in a parking lot on Canice Street shortly after 1am on March 28th, when officers observed alcohol and canna...
Apr 08, 2021
A Provincewide Stay-At-Home Order? We'll Find Out Today.
A provincewide stay-at-home order? We'll find out today if the rumours are true. Sources say the Ford government is set to announce a provincewide, month-long stay-at-home order similar to what was en...
Apr 07, 2021
King Street Rejuvenation Project In Final Stages
The remaining spring work and final touches on the King Street Rejuvenation project in Midland have begun this week! The Town has been planning the revitalization of King Street from Bayshore Drive to...
Apr 07, 2021
Speeding Vehicle In Port Severn Leads To Impaired Driving Charges
A speeding vehicle on Highway 400 near Port Severn has resulted in impaired driving charges. Police say a vehicle was stopped for speeding on Saturday night and further investigation led to the seizur...
Apr 06, 2021 Image from Twitter
Arrest Made In Alleged Sexual Assaults In Alliston and Barrie
The OPP say an arrest has been made in connection with the a sexual assault investigation involving two 17 year old victims. Police say the accused owns two food businesses, one in Alliston and a seco...
Apr 06, 2021 OPP Logo
SMDHU COVID-19 Update For Tuesday Includes 371 New Cases, And Three More Deaths
In its first update since the Easter Long Weekend, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 371 new cases of COVID-19, along with 3 more deaths related to the virus. The health unit also s...
Apr 06, 2021
Ontario's Restaurants Write Open Letter To Premier
Restaurants across the province have written an open letter to Premier Doug Ford. It says last week's abrupt move to shut down all restaurant dining so soon after easing restrictions has cost Ontario'...
Apr 06, 2021