Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Arrest Made After Multiple Vehicles and Business Struck In Ramara
A man has been arrested after multiple vehicles and a business were struck by a vehicle in Ramara Township. The OPP says the incident happened on Highway 12 south of Rama Road on Friday night. Police ...
May 03, 2022 Ontario Provincial Police
Applications Open For Online Barrie Waterfront Parking Permits
Barrie residents can now apply for their digital waterfront parking permit online. It allows them to park for free at select waterfront locations in the city through the HotSpot app and replaces the h...
May 03, 2022 Source: City Of Barrie
Collingwood Launches Youth Engagement Survey
It's National Youth Week-dedicated to the celebration of youth and their active participation in the community. Collingwood has launched a Youth Engagement Survey to find out more about local youth, h...
May 03, 2022 Source: Town of Collingwood
Barrie Police Investigating Stabbing Involving 16-Year-Old Boy
Barrie police are investigating a stabbing involving a 16 year old boy. Police say the incident happened in the Johnston Street area on Saturday night, when the teen suffered serious injuries and was ...
May 03, 2022 Source: Barrie Police
National Funeral Today for Hockey Legend Guy Lafleur
Hockey legend Guy Lafleur is being laid to rest today. His funeral is taking place at Mary Queen of the World Cathedral in downtown Montreal, starting at 11 this morning. The ceremony is expected to b...
May 03, 2022 Source: NHL
It's Tax Deadline Day!
It's tax deadline day; at least if you owe any money to the Canada Revenue Agency for 2021. If you're self-employed, you have until June 15th. Any Canadians who received COVID-19 relief such as the Ca...
May 02, 2022 Source: CRA
Cook Farmhouse Saved From Demolition
The Cook Farmhouse has been temporarily saved from demolition. According to Simcoe.com, Wasaga Beach council agreed to consider selling the building on Klondike Park Road to Judy Wales at its meeting ...
Apr 29, 2022 Source: Town of Wasaga Beach
Our Collingwood Mural Official Unveiled
The "Our Collingwood Mural" has officially been unveiled. It is located on the side of Fathom at 470 First Street. The mural is considered a huge win for The Youth Centre and the Unity Collective, as ...
Apr 28, 2022 Source: Collingwood Youth Centre
Orillia Presents Latest Community Grants To Three Local Organizations
Orillia has presented community grants to three local organizations today. The City's General Grants Program supports the not-for-profit sector in its efforts to contribute to the enrichment of commun...
Apr 28, 2022 Mayor Steve Clarke, Coun. Mason Ainsworth and Coun. Ralph Cipolla present representatives from local organizations with grants as part of the City of Orillia's grant programs at the Orillia City Centre on April 28, 2022.
One Dead, Three Others Injured In Hwy 12 Crash
One person has died following a two-vehicle crash on Highway 12 in Severn Township. The OPP says it happened on the highway at Sturgeon Bay Road around 730 this morning. Police say the name of the vic...
Apr 28, 2022 Photo from OPP