Author Archives: Laura Hampshire

The Town of Bracebridge continues to reopen recreation facilities and programs using a gradual and phased approach. Until further notice, pool bookings will be limited to those individuals and groups ...

Just a heads up for commuters... a Winter Weather Travel Advisory is in effect for Toronto and the GTA. Environment Canada says total amounts of 5 to 15 cm are expected by Friday morning. It says the ...

Premier Doug Ford is refusing to apologize for directing what's being called a "misogynistic" remark towards the head of the Opposition. A heated exchange occurred between Premier Doug Ford and NDP le...

One of three new COVID-19 cases in Muskoka has screened positive for a variant of concern. The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit's Medical Officer, Dr. Charles Gardner, made the announcement yesterd...

Town services in Huntsville have resumed. It says all construction activities and services, including residential renovations are allowed to commence and continue, while all building inspections will ...

The Town of Wasaga Beach will open most of its facilities to the public starting today. That means customer service counters at town hall, public works, and the recplex will be accessible to members o...

The Premier is defending his decision to reopen parts of the province and refusing to offer paid sick days. Despite warnings from medical experts (including SMDHU's Dr. Charles Gardner), who say the r...

Today is Random Acts of Kindness Day! The annual tradition is more needed than ever. Scientific evidence has shown the positive effects of doing kind acts for others as well as receiving or even witne...

The COVID-19 outbreak in the Transitional Care Unit at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre has been declared over. RVH says the unit is once again open to transfers and new admissions, but due to th...

Gravenhurst road crews will be performing snowbank removal operations for the next couple of evenings. They'll take place from 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. tonight and tomorrow. Blocks off Muskoka Rd. N. (M...