Author Archives: Laura Hampshire

A 45-year-old Barrie man has been killed in an early morning crash in Bradford. Police say just after 7 this morning, an SUV and tractor trailer collided on County Road 27 between the 8th Line and 9th...

A vehicle that failed to stop for police in Orillia has resulted in three arrests. Police say shortly before 2am Monday, officers were on patrol on Frederick Street where they saw a vehicle being driv...

The City of Barrie is offering a new way to stay active from the comfort of home with the launch of the Virtual Fitness Pass. Passholders will get unlimited access to all virtual fitness class offerin...

It's a mess on the roads. The OPP is asking motorists to stay home or postpone any travel until the conditions improve. Numerous crashes have been reported on most major highways, including a multi-ve...

The province has given Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board approval to proceed to tender a new Alliston Catholic Elementary School. The $15.0 million investment will provide a new, quality l...

The investigation into a report of an attempted abduction in Angus has ended and police say there was no criminal element involved. Nottawasaga OPP received a report of an attempted abduction of two s...

Three teens are facing charges, after a fight between students at a skatepark near Nottawasaga Pines Secondary School in Angus. Police say the dispute began around 10 o'clock Friday morning, with repo...

The #ITSTARTS campaign has begun in Simcoe County. It promotes inclusion, acceptance, and equity within the vibrant, diverse and growing communities. #ITSTARTS also aims to raise awareness about the v...

Several business owners in Simcoe-Muskoka are planning to protest against the region's latest placement into lockdown. According to posts on social media, some plan to defy the lockdown order and reop...

Several years ago, Jason Murphy of the band Shipyard Kitchen Party, penned "This Ain't A House", a song inspired by the work of Collingwood Women's Shelter, My Friend's House and the 'Me Too' movement...