Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Police Believe Same Suspect Responsible For Robberies In Gravenhurst and Orillia
Police believe they are looking for the same suspect wanted in connection with two armed robbery attempts in Gravenhurst and two other robberies in Orillia. Police say a man armed with a taser robbed ...
Oct 28, 2020
Local Kid-Friendly Halloween Display Collecting Food Bank Donations
Elsie's Daycare in Collingwood is inviting the community to visit its 15th annual Halloween display. The daycare is located at 40 Bush Street and the display is kid-friendly. For the past three years,...
Oct 28, 2020
Collingwood Company Creates Recyclable Mask, and It Is Hiring
A Collingwood company has created the first recyclable face mask and is reportedly hiring almost 100 more employees before the end of the year. Trebor RX says the Pro Plus is the only PPE mask to prov...
Oct 28, 2020 The PRO+ Dual Respirator masks is technology that will revolutionize the PPE category and reduce the legitimate barriers of costs and accessibility. It is the only PPE mask to provide 300+ hours of usage at a fraction of the cost of options currently available. (CNW Group/Trebor Rx Corp.)
The Beer Store Summer Bottle Drive Raises Over $42K For OSMH
An incredible $42,133 has been raised to support Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital, thanks to local residents who donated their empties to The Beer Store this summer. The fundraising campaign was pa...
Oct 28, 2020
Conservation Of The Minesing Wetlands Expanded
The conservation of the Minesing Wetlands has been expanded. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) and Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson announced the protection of 32 hectares (80 acres) in th...
Oct 28, 2020
Nominees Now Being Accepted For Mayor's Innovation Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2020 Mayor's Innovation Awards. They annual initiative celebrates and recognizes the year's most creative solutions from businesses, individuals, and community groups ...
Oct 28, 2020
Co-Chairs Chosen For RVH Foundation's New Moments Matter Campaign
To meet the ever changing and growing healthcare needs of the community, the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) Foundation has selected Steve Blanchet and Mary-Anne Frith as co-chairs of the ...
Oct 28, 2020
New Parking Strategy In Barrie
Parking in Barrie is on its way to becoming easier and more convenient. The 2020 Parking Strategy was approved at this week's City Council meeting. It includes steps that will move the parking reserve...
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Remembrance Day Services At OSMH Have Been Cancelled
The 2020 Remembrance Day Services at Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital (OSMH) have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Branch 34 of the Royal Canadian Legion made the announcement on Tuesda...
Oct 28, 2020
Canada's Death Toll From COVID-19 Surpasses 10,000
Canada has hit yet another grim milestone as the country's death toll from the novel coronavirus surpassed 10,000. Our country crossed the milestone yesterday as provinces added 28 new COVID-19 deaths...
Oct 28, 2020