Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Lakehead Hosting Award-Winning Anishnaabe Writer Leanne Simpson
Lakehead University is welcoming award-winning Anishinaabe writer, storyteller and musician Leanne Simpson tonight over Zoom for a special reading and discussion. The event, which is co-sponsored by t...
Nov 24, 2020
Meet Some Of Collingwood's Best Craft Beverage Producers
A special online event is being held today as part of the first Collingwood Craft Beverage Tour. The Craft Beverage Producer's Virtual Roundtable will allow residents to meet the 'who' behind the 'why...
Nov 24, 2020
Some Canadian Bills Losing Legal Tender Status
You might want to check your wallet or piggy banks for any old Canadian dollar bills. The Bank Of Canada has issued a reminder about hundreds of millions of $1, $2, $25, $500, and $1,000 bank notes, w...
Nov 23, 2020 Bank Of Canada
New Specialized Transportation Fund In Muskoka
The District Muskoka has announced a new Specialized Transportation Fund (STF). It will provide financial support to eligible Muskoka residents who do not currently have access to transportation. The ...
Nov 23, 2020
More Flu Vaccines Available In Wasaga Beach And Collingwood
More flu vaccines are arriving in Collingwood and Wasaga Beach. The Georgian Bay Family Health Team says drive-through flu shot clinics will be receiving 1,000 more flu vaccine doses this week and loc...
Nov 23, 2020
Barrie Police Launch Mask and Mitten Tree Campaign
Barrie police has launched its annual Mitten Tree campaign for 2020. This year, masks will also be collected to help keep everyone safe and warm. Retired Constable Janet Schefter started the Mitten Tr...
Nov 23, 2020 Barrie Police
Body Of OPP Officer Killed Being Escorted Back To Manitoulin Today
The escort accompanying Provincial Constable Marc Hovingh will return to Manitoulin Island from Toronto at noon today and will travel along Highway 400 to 69. Hovingh was shot and killed in the line o...
Nov 23, 2020
What Does The "Orange-Restrict" Level Mean?
All areas covered by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health unit are moving to the Orange Restrict level of the province's COVID-19 Response Framework today. So, what exactly does that mean? Organized pub...
Nov 23, 2020
Young Man Arrested In Connection With Orillia Homicide
An arrest has been made in connection with a homicide in Orillia. Police say a 19 year old man from Severn Township has been in the death of Derek Simmerson. The 34 year old man was found laying on Co...
Nov 22, 2020 OPP
Traffic Stop In Gravenhurst Leads To Drug Charges
A traffic stop in Gravenhurst has led to drug trafficking charges. Early Sunday morning, police stopped a speeding vehicle on Highway 11, where as a result of their investigation, three people were ta...
Nov 22, 2020