Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
OPP Release Name Of Orillia Homicide Victim
The OPP has released the name of a man who was found lying in the street in Orillia and later died in hospital. Police say they were called just before 830 on Thursday night, when a man was found with...
Nov 22, 2020
Impaired Driving Charges Laid After Vehicle Ends Up In Ramara Ditch
Impaired driving charges have been laid, after a vehicle was found in the ditch in the Township of Ramara. Just after 3am Thursday, police were called about a vehicle in the ditch on Concession Road 1...
Nov 20, 2020 source: opp.ca
Simcoe County Newcomer Recognition Award Winners
Simcoe County has handed out it eighth annual Newcomer Recognition Awards, but virtually this year, due to the pandemic. Six individuals, one school and one organization were recognized for their cont...
Nov 20, 2020
Muskoka Launches Inclusion, Diversity, Equity And Anti-Racism Project
The District of Muskoka has launched its Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Anti-Racism project. It is aimed at promoting and celebrating diversity, creating opportunities for dialogue, strengthening re...
Nov 20, 2020
RVH Opens Regional Pandemic Response Unit
RVH has officially opened its Regional Pandemic Response Unit (PRU). The PRU is a 70-bed fully functioning field hospital which is a regional resource not just for RVH but Collingwood General and Mari...
Nov 20, 2020
Canada's Top Health Officials Release New COVID-19 Modelling Charts
Canada's chief public health officer says COVID-19 case counts in our country have far surpassed levels seen during the first wave. Dr. Theresa Tam says if people don't follow the rules and without a ...
Nov 20, 2020 Nov 20, 2020
Bill C-9 Receives Royal Assent To Extend Wage Subsidy and Implement Rent Subsidy
The government is taking targeted action to support Canadians and Canadian businesses, non-profits and charities that continue to face uncertainty and economic challenges because of the COVID-19 pande...
Nov 20, 2020
It's Eat Well To Excel Day
It's the third annual Eat Well To Excel Day. The Simcoe County Nutrition Program for School-Age Children is a non-profit organization that supports volunteer run breakfast, morning meal, lunch and/or ...
Nov 20, 2020
Muskoka Arts And Crafts 40th Annual Christmas Show And Sale
The Muskoka Arts and Crafts 40th Annual Christmas Show and Sale is being online, starting today. You can explore a variety of mediums to find perfect gifts locally made for this holiday season and eac...
Nov 20, 2020
First Light Cancelled This Year At Saint Marie Among The Hurons
First Light at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons was supposed to kick off on Friday, but has been cancelled for this year, due to the pandemic. In a message on its Facebook page, officials say First Light...
Nov 19, 2020 Saint-Marie Among The Hurons