Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
It's McHappy Day!
Today is McHappy Day. It helps support our community's tiniest patients and seriously ill children. All day, a portion of the proceeds from every food and beverage item sold at McDonald's will support...
May 11, 2022 Source: McDonald's Canada
Motorcyclist Injured in Crash on Snow Valley Road
A motorcyclist has been injured, following a crash on Snow Valley Road in Springwater. The OPP says the crash happened just after 430 yesterday afternoon, when the rider was taken to hospital with non...
May 11, 2022 Source: OPP
Downed Power Lines Cause Wildfire In Muskoka Lakes
Downed power lines are being blamed for causing a wildfire in Muskoka Lakes. Firefighters from Foots Bay, Bala and Port Carling were called to the incident on Hwy 169 near Redwood Rd. yesterday. Offic...
May 11, 2022 Source: Muskoka Lakes Fire Department
May Is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. The OPP says it's also the start of peak riding season and every year there are several fatal collisions involving motorcycles. Acting Sergeant Terri-Ann Penc...
May 10, 2022 Source: OPP
Local Philanthropist Honours Nurses With $25,000 Matching Campaign
A local philanthropist and proud RVH supporter has launched her third annual matching gift fundraiser to honour the life-changing work of the hospital's nurses. Jane Brown Jackson said she was inspire...
May 09, 2022 Local philanthropist, Jane Brown Jackson gives thanks to RVH nurses.
Canine Unit Locates Alleged Drunk Driver Who Crashed Truck and Fled Into the Bush
The OPP Canine unit had to be called in over the weekend, after police say a man crashed his truck and took off into the bush. A motorist called OPP late Friday night about a truck that hit a utility ...
May 09, 2022 Source: OPP Canine Unit Calendar 2021
Collision With Motorcycle in Blue Mountains Leaves Cyclist Dead
A collision between a motorcycle and bicycle in the Blue Mountains has left one person dead. The OPP says the crash happened around 930 this morning on Highway 26 at Grey Road 113. Police say the cycl...
May 09, 2022
Man On A Scooter Throws Firecrackers At Pedestrians: OPP
Who would throw firecrackers at pedestrians? That's what Orillia OPP is trying to determine, after two separate incidents on Mississauga Street East. Police say between 10:30 a.m. and 11:00 am on Frid...
May 08, 2022 Ryan Snyder / CC
Wasaga Beach Getting Its Own Placemaking Sign
Mount Lee in Los Angeles is home to the famous 'Hollywood' sign and soon Wasaga Beach will have its own placemaking sign. Council has awarded a contract to Excellent Signs and Displays Inc., for the p...
May 08, 2022 Source: Town of Wasaga Beach
Wasaga Beach's Open Patio Program Extended
Wasaga Beach council has authorized expanding the Open Patios program to include performances any day of the week. Launched in 2021, as a COVID-19 business recovery initiative, the program provides bu...
May 08, 2022 Source: Town of Wasaga Beach