Author Archives: Laura Hampshire

The OPP is warning residents to make sure their vehicles are locked and valuables are hidden from sight when they venture out on trails. Police say there have been at least three incidents involving b...

In support of 2nd Huntsville Scouts and Girl Guides Canada, the Town of Huntsville is pleased to host a virtual Flag raising in celebration of Scout-Guide week February 16-23, 2021. Scout-Guide week c...

Barrie and Muskoka Community Foundations have announced they will work in the Central Eastern Ontario Region to provide $1,386,780 to transform public spaces in response to COVID-19. This funding is p...

The City of Barrie's 2021 I Love Barrie contest has launched and invites local elementary school students to explain why Barrie is a wonderful place to live, grow and learn. The I Love Barrie contest ...

The Hospice Georgian Triangle Foundation is bringing back its 50/50 draw to replace its annual ski fundraiser. All funds raised during the Winter Blast online 50/50 will stay in our community, helping...

Tim Hortons is getting rid of the rim in its popular contest. The chain's annual spring prize contest is now going completely digital as "Roll up to Win", with customers scanning a loyalty card or app...

A Snowfall Warning is in effect for most of southern Ontario today. Environment Canada says snowfall with total amounts of 15 to 25 cm are expected before it tapers off later today. It says motorists ...

A man charged in connection with a murder in Ramara is due in court today. Police say a woman was found dead inside a home on Monck Road, east of Highway 169 on Saturday night, when a man was also tak...

Businesses across Simcoe County and Muskoka are starting to reopen today, despite concerns from our medical officer of health about COVID-19 variants spreading in the community. As per the province's ...

Georgian College is offering some virtual events for people who want to get to find out more about their postsecondary options. The first of the monthly Get to Know Georgian virtual events is happenin...