Author Archives: Laura Hampshire

U.S. President Donald Trump has finally conceded the 2020 election to president-elect Joe Biden. Trump posted a new video to Twitter on Thursday night, promising a smooth transition of power on Januar...

Bracebridge OPP have arrested two suspected impaired drivers on the same day, thanks to tips from the public. A concerned citizen called police yesterday morning to report a vehicle swerving all over ...

An E-bike rider in Midland is facing impaired driving charges. An officer on patrol noticed an E-bike operator having difficulty staying upright, who was yelling and swearing at passing cars on Highwa...

The OPP's Cannabis Enforcement Team (PJFCET) has been busy tackling illegal cannabis production, sale and distribution enterprises across Ontario. The team is responsible for enforcing the cannabis la...

Barrie police have released some photos in an ongoing break-and enter investigation. Police say it happened at St Onge Recreation on Hart Drive sometime early Monday morning, when boxes containing par...

The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Joseph Martino, has terminated an investigation into the serious injury sustained last month by a 44-year-old man in Barrie. On December 2, 2020, the m...

Two people who died suddenly in Laurier Township have been identified by their loved ones. Markus Kehoe (23) of North Bay died on New Year's Day along with Chryse Nadeau (22) from Val Caron. Police sa...

Starting today, all international travelers who fly into Canada aged 5 and older will require a negative COVID-19 test to enter the country. Proof of a negative COVID-19 test must be presented to the ...

Ontario elementary students may not be returning for in-class learning next week as planned. Premier Doug Ford says the province is consulting experts, including Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Da...

The Town of Collingwood is undertaking to update its Municipal Alcohol Policy (MAP) and is welcoming community feedback on the proposed changes. The Policy The MAP was developed to reduce alcohol-rela...