Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
How To Start Your Own Home-Based Food Business
The Ontario government is supporting home-based food businesses by providing a guide on how to start a home-based food business, which includes an overview of public health requirements that need to b...
Jan 07, 2021
Congress Formally Certifies Democrat Joe Biden’s U.S. Presidential Election Victory
U.S. President Donald Trump has finally committed to "an orderly transition" of power today, after Congress confirmed President-elect Joe Biden's election win. The statement came hours after a violent...
Jan 07, 2021 Official portrait of Vice President Joe Biden in his West Wing Office at the White House, Jan. 10, 2013. (Official White House Photo by David Lienemann)
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Ontario Is Running Out Of COVID-19 Vaccines
We need more COVID-19 vaccines. Premier Doug Ford has urged the federal government to increase COVID-19 vaccine supply to the province, because he says we're going to run out soon... possibly as early...
Jan 06, 2021 Premier Doug Ford
Staff Member At Pines LTC Home Tests Positive For COVID-19
A staff member working at the Pines Long-Term Care Home has tested positive for COVID-19. The District says the staff member is symptomatic as of this morning and self-isolating at home. The home area...
Jan 05, 2021 Source: District of Muskoka
Fire And Ice Festival Officially Postponed Until 2022
The Fire And Ice Festival has officially been postponed until 2022. The event was expected to occur on January 30th, 2021. Organizers say the decision was made after much deliberation and discussions,...
Jan 05, 2021
Collingwood's Outdoor Rink Moves To Online Bookings Only
Starting 8AM tomorrow (Wednesday, January 6,2021), Collingwood's outdoor rink time will be pre-booked online only. The town says a recreation account is required to register for a skating timeslot, wi...
Jan 05, 2021 Town Of Collingwood
Online Petitions Created To Deny Mike Harris Order Of Ontario
A couple of online petitions have been created to deny the Order of Ontario to former Premier Mike Harris. He was one of 47 people nominated on New Year's Day to receive Ontario's highest honour for i...
Jan 05, 2021 Change.org
What's For Dinner? Let The Barrie Colts Help!
Unfortunately, Barrie Colts hockey won't be starting as soon as the team had hoped. So, in order to do what it can to keep great staff employed during these very difficult times, it has created the Co...
Jan 05, 2021 Barrie Colts
Ice-Breaking In Midland Today
The Canadian Coast Guard is advising Midland residents that there may be icebreaking operations in the area today. It is recommended that all recreational users of the ice - pedestrians, fishers, snow...
Jan 05, 2021 Canadian Coast Guard
Meet The Biewer Terrier, The Newest Dog Breed
A new dog breed is being recognized by the American Kennel Club. It's called the Biewer (pronounced like "beaver") terrier and the toy dog is now eligible to compete for best in show at many U.S. even...
Jan 05, 2021 American Kennel Club