Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Midland Man Charged Following Disturbance Involving Noxious Substance
A disturbance in Midland has resulted in charges against a 20 year old man. Police were called to a home on Frederick Street on Sunday night, where a number of people had been sprayed by a substance, ...
Jan 25, 2021
SMDHU Reports 130 New COVID-19 and 19 More Deaths Today
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has reported 130 new COVID-19 cases in its latest update from the weekend, along with 19 more deaths related to the virus. They include 18 residents from Robert...
Jan 25, 2021
Today Marks The One-Year Anniversary of COVID-19 In Ontario
Today marks the one year anniversary of "Patient Zero" - the first COVID-19 case in Ontario. On Jan. 23, 2020, a 56-year-old man, who had just returned from China, was admitted to Sunnybrook Hospital ...
Jan 25, 2021
State of Emergency and Stay-at-Home Order Extended
The provincial government has officially extended its State of Emergency and Stay-At-Home order for an additional 14 days. The emergency order will now expire on February 9th, unless it is extended fu...
Jan 25, 2021
Collingwood Conducting Transit Survey
The Town of Collingwood has begun the review of its transit system. The survey reviews the current routes and identifies opportunities for service expansion. To help improve Collingwood's transit/ride...
Jan 25, 2021
What Are Your Priorities For Canada's 2021 Budget?
The federal government wants to hear from Canadians on its next budget. The 2021 pre-budget consultations have begun and will run until February 19, 2021. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says she w...
Jan 25, 2021
Simcoe-Grey Receives Funding From Provincial Government
The Ontario government is making an investment in small, rural and northern communities. Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson says this year, the area will receive more than $5.1M across 7 municipalities to add...
Jan 25, 2021
Shoplifters In Orillia Lead To Drugs and Weapons: OPP
A call about a couple of suspected shoplifters in Orillia has resulted in numerous theft, drug and weapons charges against two women. Police say they were called on Friday about two women acting suspi...
Jan 25, 2021 Image: OPP Cruiser
Collingwood Introduces Online Portal For Applications and Payments
The Town of Collingwood is introducing an online Public Portal for the electronic submission of applications and payments. "The Town's new Public Portal provides an online option for submitting and pa...
Jan 25, 2021
OPP Investigating Thefts from Vehicles In The Blue Mountains
The OPP is investigating a number of vehicle break-ins near entrances to hiking trails in The Blue Mountains. Police say the suspect(s) gained access to the vehicle by smashing a window and made off w...
Jan 25, 2021 Image from Twitter via @OPP_WR