Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Stayner Crash Claims The Life Of A Collingwood Woman
A Collingwood woman has been killed in a crash in Stayner. It happened last Thursday morning on County Road 10 south of Sunnidale Corners, where a car collided with a pick up truck. Police say a 31 ye...
Jan 30, 2021
SMDHU Reports 65 New COVID-19 Cases And One More Death Friday
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has reported 65 new COVID-19 cases in its latest update, along with one more death related to the virus; a resident of Barrie. It says 10 local cases have teste...
Jan 30, 2021
Town Of Wasaga Beach Employee Tests Positive For COVID-19
A Wasaga Beach employee at town hall has tested positive for COVID-19. The town says it learned of the positive test Friday and immediately contacted the Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit. It says t...
Jan 30, 2021
Huntsville Seeking Feedback On Bylaws And Plans
Are you interested in helping shape the Town of Huntsville's by-laws or plans? Are you interested in providing your opinions on municipal services, support or processes? The Town of Huntsville wants t...
Jan 30, 2021
Man Arrested In Attempted Bank Fraud In Orillia
Orillia OPP has made an arrest in an attempted bank fraud in the City. Police say shortly before noon on Thursday, they were called to a local bank where someone was trying to open an account with fak...
Jan 30, 2021 OPP cruiser.
Kim Mitchell Joins Campaign Against Impaired Driving
The North Simcoe Safe and Sober Awareness (SAS) committee has recently paired up again with Canadian rock icon Kim Mitchell to produce another safety message to raise awareness of the dangers of impai...
Jan 30, 2021
Vehicle Stopped In Traffic Leads To Drug Charges
Orillia OPP has arrested a couple, after being called about a vehicle stopped in traffic with two people asleep inside. Police say the incident happened on Cedar Street on Thursday morning, when offic...
Jan 30, 2021
Orillia Launching Its 2021 Downtown Tomorrow Grant Program
Orillia is launching the 2021 Downtown Tomorrow Grant Program. It encourages growth in the core of the city by providing grants designed to stimulate development. Council approved $240,000 for the 202...
Jan 30, 2021
Two-Day Snowmobile Blitz Results In Charges
A two-day snowmobile inspection by Huronia West OPP has resulted in several charges. Police say on Wednesday January 27th and Thursday January 28th, officers conducted an enforcement and education ini...
Jan 30, 2021
SGB Health Team Launches COVID-19 Home Monitoring Program
The South Georgian Bay Ontario Health Team (SGB OHT) has launched a Home Monitoring Program to care for high-risk patients with suspect or confirmed COVID-19. It says the program will better support r...
Jan 29, 2021