Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Police Watching For Impaired Drivers and Lockdown Violators
Police are reminding everyone to celebrate the New Year safely. Festive RIDE checks will continue across the province, with officers out on the roads targeting impaired drivers and ensuring the celebr...
Dec 31, 2020
"Where Is Doug Ford?" Briefly Starts Trending
#WhereIsDougFord has briefly been trending on Twitter this week, after it was revealed that Ford's director of media relations also left Ontario over the holidays to return to her family's home in Sas...
Dec 31, 2020
How To Celebrate New Year's Eve And Say Goodbye 2020!
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, most New Year's Eve parties have been postponed until 2021, but there are still many ways you can celebrate from the safety and warmth of your own home. Please click on t...
Dec 31, 2020 Source: Flickr
Barrie Police Veteran Saves Elderly Man's Life
A Barrie police veteran is being credited with saving an elderly man's life. On the morning of Sunday December 27, police say Sergeant John Parcells, a 32-year veteran of the Barrie Police Service, wa...
Dec 30, 2020
OPP Makes Human Trafficking Arrest
The OPP has made an arrest in connection with a human-trafficking investigation in Orillia. Police say the investigation began in May 2020, when a victim alleged they did not get paid for their servic...
Dec 30, 2020 Image: Ontario Provincial Police
Barrie Man Found Passed Out At The Wheel
A Barrie man is facing charges, after York Regional Police say he was found passed out in his vehicle in the middle of an intersection in King Township. Police say the incident happened early Monday m...
Dec 30, 2020
CSL Frontenac Leaving Midland Harbour This Morning
The Canadian Steam Ship Line (CSL) motor vessel Frontenac is expected to depart the ADM grain dock in Midland Bay this morning. It arrived a couple of days ago and all ice surface users should stay we...
Dec 30, 2020 cslships
Penetanguishene Traffic Stop Results In Arrest Of Wasaga Beach Man
A traffic stop in Penetanguishene has resulted in the arrest of a Wasaga Beach man. Police say a vehicle was stopped on Champlain Road early Sunday morning, when the officer spoke with the driver and ...
Dec 30, 2020
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine Arrives In Ontario Today
The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is expected to arrive in the province today, with immunizations to begin within the next 48-72 hours. That's according to Retired General Rick Hillier, who is leading Onta...
Dec 30, 2020 Moderna
Winter Weather Travel Advisory In Effect
More snow is in the forecast today. A Winter Weather Travel Advisory has been issued for most of southern Ontario, including Simcoe County and Muskoka. Environment Canada says snow is moving into the ...
Dec 30, 2020