Author Archives: Laura Hampshire

Message from the Provost February 18, 2021 We recognize that access issues with D2L and other communication tools have impacted students' ability to study over the past few days. As course requirement...

A drug and weapons investigation has resulted in the arrests of four people. Police say the investigation began in July 2020 and concluded with search warrants being executed in both Midland and Grave...

The City of Orillia is taking a staggered approach to reopening. It plans to have Rotary Place reopen on Feb. 24 and the Orillia Recreation Centre reopen two days later (for user groups only). Then, t...

Collingwood Council has approved the extension of COVID-19 relief measures that will continue to support residents and businesses. Municipal property tax penalties will be waived on 2021 (current year...

Wasaga Beach's new pumper truck is now in service at Fire Station 1. The Pierce, Sabre 7024 truck replaced another truck at the end of its lifespan. The $615,000 vehicle will provide fire suppression ...

Local Members of Provincial Parliament are hosting a virtual town hall today about how to navigate current regulations relating to COVID-19. MPP's Doug Downey, Andrea Khanjin, Caroline Mulroney and Ji...

Horseshoe Resort is hosting a job fair today. It is looking for: Guest Service Attendants Rentals Attendants Tube Park Attendants Room Attendants Lift Operators Night Public Area Cleaners If you're in...

The COVID-19 outbreak in the Specialized Seniors Care Unit at RVH has ended. As a result, the unit is once again open to transfers and new admissions, but due to the ongoing community spread and the p...

The City of Orillia's Economic Recovery Task Force (ERTF) is once again pumping up the volume on Shop Local messaging to encourage residents to support Orillia and area businesses to counter the prolo...

The Wye Marsh in Midland is reopening today. It says the Visitor Centre, Birds of Prey Field as well as hiking, snowshoeing, and cross-county skiing trails will be open for guests to explore with new ...