Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
No One Injured In Tractor-Trailer Crash On Highway 11 In Orillia
Luckily no one was injured following a tractor-trailer rollover on Highway 11 in Orillia. Police say the incident happened in the southbound lanes of the highway near Old Barrie Road last night, and a...
Nov 13, 2020 OPP
Have Your Say On Barrie's 2021 Budget
It's budget time at the City of Barrie. It is inviting taxpayers to share what's important to them through the Budget Allocator tool, which allows residents to test spending options for many City serv...
Nov 13, 2020 City Of Barrie Logo
Parental Abduction Charges Laid
An arrest has been made in connection with an alleged parental abduction, after a Barrie father reported that he could not get a hold of his ex wife and 8-year-old son. The investigation began in Sept...
Nov 13, 2020
OPP Canine Unit Calendar Is Now Available
The fifth annual OPP Canine Unit Calendar is now available, showcasing the highly-trained canines that work to keep Ontario safe. Each month features an OPP Canine from across the province with a writ...
Nov 13, 2020
Huronia West OPP Raise Funds For Wasaga Beach Woman In Need
Members of the Huronia West Detachment of the OPP have recently collected money for a Wasaga Beach resident who fell on tough times. Police say Pauline Purkis used to collect empty beer cans and store...
Nov 13, 2020 OPP
OSPCA Launches iAdopt For The Holidays Campaign
The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society has launched its iAdopt for the Holidays campaign. It is a holiday re-homing mission that runs until Dec. 31 at participating SPCAs, humane societies and rescue gro...
Nov 13, 2020 OSPCA
Gravenhurst Christmas Market Takes Place Saturday
The 21st annual Gravenhurst Christmas Market is taking place this weekend. It will be held from 10-3 tomorrow (Saturday) in the Gravenhurst Legion parking lot. Admission is free, but a donation for th...
Nov 13, 2020
Lakehead University Presents The Woman Who Loves Giraffes
Lakehead University is hosting a special guest this weekend. "In Conversation with Anne Dagg: The Woman Who Loves Giraffes" takes place on Sunday. The documentary follows Anne (now 86) as she retraces...
Nov 13, 2020 The Woman Who Loves Giraffes
Weekend Flu Shot Clinic In Parry Sound
There is a flu shot clinic in Parry Sound this weekend. You can get your flu shot on Saturday from 10am-2pm at the Parry Sound Stockey Centre at 2 Bay Street. Call the Health Unit at 1-800-563-2808 ex...
Nov 13, 2020 Wikimedia
Georgian College Hosting First-Ever Virtual Open House
For the first time ever, Georgian is hosting a Virtual Open House. It is being held Saturday from 9am-4pm, when you can learn about programs and services, and connect with our faculty and staff. RSVP ...
Nov 13, 2020 Georgian College