Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Lakehead Launches Wellness Strategy
Lakehead University is launching its first Wellness Strategy to support the wellness needs of students, faculty, and staff. The plan's mission is to embed systemic health and wellness practices and se...
Jan 25, 2021
OPP Investigating Patio Heater Theft In Collingwood
The OPP is investigating a theft of a patio heater from a business on Simcoe Street in Collingwood. It has released images of the suspects and anyone with information is asked to contact the OPP at 70...
Jan 25, 2021 OPP
Moderna Says Its COVID-19 Vaccine Neutralizes Variants
Moderna Inc. has announced that individuals vaccinated with its COVID-19 Vaccine show resistance against emerging strains of SARS-CoV-2. It says the vaccine produced neutralized all key emerging varia...
Jan 25, 2021
Stayner Gun and Drug Bust
A search warrant in Stayner has resulted in the seizure of drugs and weapons. Police say members of the crime unit executed the warrant yesterday afternoon at home on Charles Street in Clearview, wher...
Jan 25, 2021
Homemade Snowmobile Rider In Bracebridge Facing Charges
An operator of a homemade snowmobile in Bracebridge is facing several charges. The OPP says it was one of two snowmobiles stopped by officers yesterday morning, while the other fled down a trail. Poli...
Jan 25, 2021
Blackface Controversy in Bracebridge
The YWCA Muskoka has announced that Fyonna Vanderwerf has resigned from its board after pictures of her dressed in blackface surfaced on Facebook. Vanderwerf has deleted the photo and since posted a v...
Jan 25, 2021
Students In 7 Health Units Return To In-Class Learning Today
Students in seven public health units will be returning to the classroom today, but online learning will remain in place for the rest of southern Ontario schools until further notice. That includes th...
Jan 25, 2021
Public Meeting On Proposed Victoria Annex Development
Collingwood Council is hosting a virtual public meeting today on a proposed 19-home development for the Victoria Annex property. The Victoria School Annex building has been designated under Part IV of...
Jan 25, 2021
Local Real Estate Agent Challenging Others To Support Restaurants and Food Bank
A local real estate agent wants to find a way to support restaurants and the food bank in Bracebridge. Starting Monday, Dan Imrie from Chestnut Park Real Estate is going to pick 10 different restauran...
Jan 24, 2021
SMDHU Investigating Second Possible UK COVID-19 Variant Outbreak
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is investigating whether the UK variant of COVID-19 is to blame for an outbreak at a long-term care home in Bradford. It confirmed on Saturday that the UK strai...
Jan 24, 2021 Health Magazine