Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Two Lakehead Students To Participate In Canada-Africa Innovation Fellowship
Two Lakehead Engineering students will participate in the Canada-Africa Innovation Fellowship established by Engineers Without Borders. Out of over 100 applications, Lakehead Engineering students Anna...
May 03, 2022 Source: Lakehead University
Free Rec and Culture Activities For Barrie Youth This Week
Barrie is celebrating National Youth Week with free recreation and culture activities for local teens! "National Youth Week is a time to recognize and celebrate youth and their positive contributions ...
May 03, 2022 Source: City Of Barrie
Emergency Preparedness Week Has Barrie Reflecting On Last Tornado
The City of Barrie is once again joining communities across Canada in recognizing Emergency Preparedness Week. It says disaster can strike at any time: from pandemics to blackouts to extreme weather e...
May 03, 2022 Tornado Damage in Barrie July 15. (Mike Roy photo)
Hospice Georgian Triangle Launches New Website
Hospice Georgian Triangle Foundation has introduced a new website. It says the site will provide a new and easier way to financially support the many critical services it provides to hundreds of famil...
May 03, 2022 Source; Hospice Georgian Triangle
Midland SPCA Gardeners Gathering Fundraiser Has Begun
The Ontario SPCA Gardeners' Gathering fundraiser has begun. The week-long event by the Midland & District Animal Centre includes a virtual silent auction, which features gardening items, animal re...
May 03, 2022 Source: Midland SPCA
Local Families Donate To Wasaga Beach Arena and Library Project
The Town of Wasaga Beach has announced the Marcucci and Foden families have donated $25,000 to the twin-pad arena and library fundraising campaign. "On behalf of council and staff, I thank these famil...
May 03, 2022 Source: Town of Wasaga Beach
Barrie Recognizes Water Week With Free Tours
The City of Barrie is celebrating Drinking Water Week. It is recognizing the vital role tap water plays in daily life, the infrastructure that is required to carry it to homes and businesses, and the ...
May 03, 2022 Source: Brown and Storey-Architects Inc.
New President and CEO Announced At Waypoint
There's a new president and CEO of Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care in Penetanguishene. Dr. Nadiya Sunderji will take over the position effective June 13, 2022. Waypoint was pleased to have inte...
May 03, 2022 Source: Waypoint
Increased Truck Traffic On Snow Valley Road
There will be increased truck traffic on Snow Valley Road for the next few weeks. The developers of the Micks Subdivision will be removing topsoil, with approximately 75-100 trucks anticipated per day...
May 03, 2022 Source: Springwater Township
SMCDSB Announces Outstanding Grads
A baking duo, jazz musician, improv comedian, Canada Women's Soccer player, ordained Priest and Olympic para-athlete are among this year's recipients of the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Boa...
May 03, 2022 Source: SMCDSB