Author Archives: Laura Hampshire

Still no word on when students in the rest of southern Ontario, including Simcoe County and Muskoka, will be returning to in-class learning. Ontario's Education Minister announced this morning that th...

Licensing just got faster, easier and more convenient for dog owners in Springwater. The Township has officially launched its partnership with DocuPet, one of the world's leading pet profile, lost pet...

A drug trafficking investigation by the Muskoka Community Street Crime Unit has resulted in three arrests and the seizure of a substantial quantity of controlled substances. Police say a traffic stop ...

Enter the Collingwood Blues Backyard Rink Contest! It will run during the month of February, when fans and hockey families are invited to submit photos of their backyard rinks and online voting will d...

Bracebridge OPP have been cleared by the SIU, following an incident involving a 43-year-old woman. Police say the woman went to hospital for a panic attack on October 31st last year, and had an intera...

A 50-million dollar class action lawsuit has been filed against Roberta Place in Barrie. The long-term care home has seen a startling rise in COVID-19 cases, as well as 61 deaths in just the last few ...

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orillia and District is announcing its inaugural Run to Ignite Potential! The race begins today and allows participants to complete either a 5km run or 3km family walk of t...

The Alzheimer Society is launching The Quest, its first virtual fundraiser. The family-friendly, online fundraiser was created due to the postponement of the annual January Walk for Memories. The Alzh...

Starting today, international travelers arriving at Toronto Pearson International Airport will undergo mandatory COVID-19 testing. It is one of six new measures announced by the provincial government,...

The Town of Collingwood is making a minor change to enhance safety at the Outdoor Rink at Central Park. It will now require that a mask be worn both on the ice and in the lacing areas adjacent to the ...