Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Black Harvest Festival Kicks Off Today
The Black Harvest Festival kicks off today in historically Chilling Downtown Collingwood. But there will be changes and additions incorporated to keep everyone safe. You can travel through downtown to...
Oct 28, 2020
Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit Confirms Thanksgiving Transmissions Of COVID-19
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health unit says 43 of the 281 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in the region since Thanksgiving weekend can be attributed to 21 separate family gatherings, which broke the pro...
Oct 28, 2020
Muskoka Watershed Council Unveils New Website
The Muskoka Watershed Council (MWC) is excited to unveil its newly redesigned website! The website has a new contemporary look and streamlined structure, providing an enhanced experience for visitors ...
Oct 27, 2020
Wasaga Beach Warning Residents About Publication Sharing Misleading Information
The town of Wasaga Beach is warning residents about a local publication it says is providing inaccurate information. It says the October 2020 edition of the Beach Booster contains several items that a...
Oct 27, 2020
Georgian Hosting Virtual Event For Anyone Wanting To Return To College
Georgian is offering a virtual event for people who want to go back to college! The event called "Get Help to Go Back" will be held today (October 27) from 6 to 7 p.m. Participants can: learn about Ge...
Oct 27, 2020
It's Dress Purple Day!
Today is Dress Purple Day. Every October, Children's Aid Societies across Ontario raise awareness about the important role that individuals and communities play in supporting vulnerable children, yout...
Oct 27, 2020
Health Canada Is Looking For Flu Watchers
Health Canada is looking for "Flu Watchers". They are Canadian volunteers who normally track the flu, but with the global pandemic, they're also tracking COVID-19. Health Canada says you can help publ...
Oct 26, 2020
Laurentian Among Top 10 Undergraduate Universities In Canada: Macleans
Maclean's has once again included Lakehead University among Canada's top 10 primarily undergraduate universities in the magazine's 2021 University Rankings. Lakehead tied for first overall among Ontar...
Oct 26, 2020
Man Arrested on Weapons Charges in Orillia
A man has been arrested on weapons charges in Orillia. Police were called on Friday night about a group of young men walking near Victoria Park, and one of them was carrying a long gun. Meanwhile, pol...
Oct 26, 2020
Long-Awaited Orillia Rec Centre Finally Opens Today
The Orillia Recreation Centre is finally opening today, but with a staged approach. The new rec centre located at 255 West Street will be open to the public for fitness center time slots, pre-register...
Oct 26, 2020