Author Archives: Laura Hampshire

A speeding vehicle in Wasaga Beach has led to impaired driving charges. The OPP say a vehicle was caught travelling more than 1 times the legal limit on Highway 26 late last night and when it was stop...

ONroute will be hiring hundreds of seasonal jobs across all of its 23 locations along Highways 400 and 401 throughout the province. It says job opportunities are available at all ONroute brands, inclu...

Due to continued high water levels and as part of the redevelopment of town-owned land at the beachfront the sand will remain on Beach Drive for the summer of 2021 and beyond. "We are excited to be re...

Say goodbye to the double-digits. The weather is going to be changing quite a bit today from the above seasonal temperatures we've been enjoying for more than a week. A Special Weather Statement is in...

Adults turning 70 years of age or older this year can now pre-register with the Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit to get a COVID-19 vaccination The health unit says all remaining (moderate priority)...

A traffic stop in Orillia has resulted in the arrests of four people. Officers stopped a vehicle on Andrew Street for a traffic violation on Sunday night, when police determined that one of the passen...

Springwater Fire is asking residents to burn with extreme caution as grass, twigs, leaves and other fine fuels are especially dry and easily ignited at this time of the year. As a result of the increa...

As the roll out of COVID-19 vaccines continues in the region, many people have questions and you can get them answered at a special event tonight. It will feature trusted local health experts who will...

The War Amps begins its 2021 key tag mailing to Ontario residents this week. This year's theme is "You Are a Part of What We Do," marking the 75th anniversary of the Association's Key Tag Service and ...

Hospice Orillia is looking for volunteers. It says you do not need prior education or experience to be an effective volunteer - you just need empathy, kindness and compassion. "As our programs continu...