Author Archives: Laura Hampshire

In its first update from the weekend, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reporting 110 new COVID-19 cases today, along with two more deaths related to the virus. The new cases include: 26 Barr...

Orillia OPP is investigating a near-drowning involving a snowmobiler that went through the ice on Lake Simcoe. Police say around 630 Friday night, emergency services received a 911 call for a snowmobi...

Ontario will begin the gradual reopening of its economy this week. Premier Doug Ford says the state of emergency declared last month will be allowed to expire as scheduled tomorrow, but the stay-at-ho...

A man from Wasaga Beach has been arrested following an online child sexual exploitation investigation. Police say a search warrant was executed at home in the Beach on Friday, when officers seized num...

Collingwood is taking part in an arts centre feasibility study for the Town. Following a competitive bid process, the team of Nordicity and Giaimo, was selected. The purpose of the study is to evaluat...

Lakehead University has been chosen to be part of the Ontario Council on Articulation and Transfer's (ONCAT) second MapIt Learning Collaborative with nine other colleges and universities. The MapIT Pr...

Are you a Registered Nurse looking for a rewarding hospital career working in beautiful Muskoka? Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare is hosting a Career Fair for Registered Nurses! It will be held through Zo...

A man who died in a crash in Severn Township has been identified. Police say a car and dump truck collided on Quarry Road on Friday afternoon, resulting in the death of 60-year old John Bull, who owne...

No injuries have been reported after a stubborn fire in Muskoka Lakes. Crews from three stations started battling the blaze on Penwood Road in Port Carling yesterday afternoon, but officials say acces...

Canada's first known case of the Brazilian COVID-19 variant has been reported here in Ontario. Toronto Public Health said yesterday that a resident who recently travelled from Brazil tested positive f...