Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Salvation Army Kettle Campaign Has Begun
The Salvation Army's Christmas Kettle Campaign has kicked off for 2020 - the organization's largest public fundraising drive of the year. It has seen the number of people needing support skyrocket alm...
Nov 16, 2020
Where To Find School Bus Cancellations & Delays In Simcoe/Muskoka
Decisions to cancel school buses are usually made before the start of the school day, before 6 a.m. In Simcoe County, the Simcoe County Student Transportation Consortium (SCSTC) provides cancellation ...
Nov 16, 2020 SMCDSB
MacLaren Art Centre Hosting First-Ever Virtual Art Auction
The MacLaren Art Centre is hosting its first-ever virtual Art Auction. It will feature a curated selection of artworks and a wealth of "great finds" generously donated by local retailers. Art Auction ...
Nov 16, 2020 TripAdvisor
Orillia Council Begins 2021 Budget Talks Today
Orillia Council will get a first look at the 2021 budget today. Staff will present a draft this afternoon budget that achieves Council's mandate of a zero per cent increase for the City of Orillia in ...
Nov 16, 2020
What Does The Yellow-Protect Level Mean?
Changes to the colour-coded COVID-19 framework take effect today across the province. They were made last week by the provincial government in response to rising case numbers of the virus. The framewo...
Nov 16, 2020 Ontario Government
High Winds Knock Down Trees and Power Lines Across the Region
Hundreds of thousands of people are without power, after high winds moved through our area, blowing down trees and power lines across the region. HydroOne said at one point in the evening that it was ...
Nov 15, 2020 Hydro One
Send A Greeting Card To A Canadian Soldier Deployed Abroad
Holiday greetings are wanted for Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members who are deployed abroad. Many of them will not be home with their families this holiday season, and you can also specify a specific...
Nov 15, 2020 wordings.snydle.com
Police Investigating Attempted Abduction In Orillia
The OPP is investigating an attempted abduction in Orillia. Police say a man tried to pull a woman into his vehicle near King and Front Streets just after 6 o'clock Saturday night, but the woman manag...
Nov 15, 2020
Drug Bust In Orillia Results In Arrest
A drug investigation in Orillia has resulted in an arrest. Police say a search warrant was executed at a residence on Atherley Road in Orillia, where officers seized a large quantity of cocaine, fenta...
Nov 13, 2020 OPP
Barrie Police Makes Arrest In Summer Hit And Run
Barrie Police have made an arrest in connection with a hit and run this summer that left a pedestrian with life-altering injuries. Police say on the evening of August 9th, a man was walking in a parki...
Nov 13, 2020 Barrie Police