Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Police Powers During Stay-At-Home Order
Many residents are wondering what rights police have around enforcing a Stay-At-Home Order in effect across the province. The Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police has confirmed officers will not be...
Jan 15, 2021
Police Make Arrest In Historic Barrie Homicide
Barrie police have made an arrest in connection with the murder of Katherine Janeiro. The 20-year-old woman was found dead in her Dunlop Street West apartment on Monday, October 10, 1994. An autopsy d...
Jan 14, 2021
Bake For Animals In Need During National Cupcake Day
It's time to Bake a Difference for Animals in Need! National Cupcake Day in support of SPCA's, Humane Societies and rescues across Canada is back, but looking a little different for 2021. This year, t...
Jan 14, 2021 SPCA
Royal Canadian Legion In Barrie Gets Federal Support
The Royal Canadian Legion (147) in Barrie is getting some financial support from the federal government. MP Doug Shipley, Member of Parliament for Barrie-Springwater-OroMedonte, has announced $10,845....
Jan 14, 2021
Penetanguishene Approves 2021 Budget
Penetanguishene Council has been VERY busy. At last night's meeting, it approved the town's 2021 operating and capital budgets, as well as the 2022 capital budget. They include expenditures totaling $...
Jan 14, 2021
Speeding Vehicle In Tiny Leads To Impaired Driving Charges
A speeding vehicle in Tiny Township has led to impaired driving charges. Police say around 830 last night, an officer noticed a vehicle travelling well over the posted speed limit on County Road 93. T...
Jan 14, 2021 Image from Twitter
No Person Found, After Ice Search On Lake Simcoe In Orillia
An ice search on Lake Simcoe in Orillia has been discontinued. Police were searching for a person who possibly went through the ice near Shannon Bay earlier today. The helicopter was conducting a sear...
Jan 14, 2021
MAHC Restricts Visitors During Stay-At-Home Order
Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare has restricted general visitation to both hospitals in line with the Stay-At-Home Order. Starting today, no visitors are permitted with a few exceptions on a case-by-case ...
Jan 14, 2021
What's Allowed/Forbidden During The Stay At Home Order?
The Stay-At-Home Order in Ontario is now in effect for at least 28 days. Ontario residents are now required to stay home at all times, unless they need to leave the house for any of the following reas...
Jan 14, 2021
UPDATE: Orillia Teen Reported Missing Has Been Located
An Orillia teen who had been reported missing has been safely located. The OPP made the announcement online on Thursday morning. Police had said 17 year old Keira Keeshig was last seen on Monday, afte...
Jan 13, 2021