Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Two Outdoor Barrie Ice Rinks Opening Saturday
Barrie is planning to open its two main outdoor ice rinks this Saturday, weather permitting. If the weather allows, the Circle at the Centre rink (outside City Hall) will open daily from 10 a.m. until...
Dec 18, 2020 City Of Barrie
It's A Big Weekend For Ski And Snowboard Enthusiasts
Local ski and snowboard enthusiasts have plenty of options this weekend. Mount St Louis Moonstone opens to the general public today, along with Snow Valley Resort, while Horseshoe Valley Resort has op...
Dec 18, 2020 Blue Mountain Resort
Will Kids Be Returning To School In The New Year?
It's the last day of class for most students across the province and Ontario's education minister has told school boards to prepare for the possibility of full remote learning in the New Year. Educati...
Dec 18, 2020 Ministry Of Education
Guns And Ammo Seized in Penetanguishene
A 21-year-old man has been charged and several guns have been seized by the OPP in Penetanguishene. Police say as part of an ongoing investigation, officers from the Street Crime Unit executed a searc...
Dec 17, 2020 OPP
Springwater Passes 2021 Budget With 0% Tax Increase
With residents continuing to feel the financial hardships and challenges brought on by COVID-19, Springwater Council has approved the 2021 budget with a zero percent property tax increase. When combin...
Dec 17, 2020
Transport Canada Clears Santa For Take-Off
Transport Canada has cleared Santa for take-off. Minister of Transport Marc Garneau made the official announcement in a fun video posted online yesterday. He said while many Canadians are restricting ...
Dec 17, 2020 Transport Canada
Health Experts Pleading With Canadians To Stay Home For The Holidays
Health experts are pleading with Canadians to NOT ignore pandemic precautions and have large family gatherings this holiday season. They say doing so could result in a "grotesque spike" in novel coron...
Dec 17, 2020 Ontario Hospital Association
New Electricity Prices Effective January 1, 2021
The Ontario Energy Board has announced new electricity prices for households and small businesses, effective January 1st, under the Regulated Price Plan (RPP). But it's good news for a change, well so...
Dec 16, 2020 OEB
COVID-19 Vaccines Could Arrive In Simcoe-Muskoka Next Week
The first batch of COVID-19 vaccines are expected to arrive in the Simcoe-Muskoka region as early as next week. However, our medical officer of health, Dr. Charles Gardner, says it could be late sprin...
Dec 16, 2020 Pfizer
Send A Holiday Cheer Card To A Veteran
Veterans Affairs Canada is encouraging Canadians to send holiday cheer cards directly to Veterans in long term care homes or at legions in or near their community this season. The Minister of Veterans...
Dec 15, 2020 Veteran Affairs