Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
New Round Of Applications Open For Small Business Grants Today
A new round of applications open today for $5,000 dollar grants for small businesses. The Canada United Small Business Fund helps small businesses offset the cost of expenses to reopen safely, purchas...
Oct 26, 2020
Barrie Police Searching For Vehicle Involved In Hit and Run
Barrie Police are looking for the driver of a vehicle involved in a hit and run. Police say around 1 o'clock Saturday morning, a grey Hyundai GEnesis hit a bell box and sign post on a property of Sove...
Oct 25, 2020
West Parry Sound OPP Looking For Vehicle Possibly In Barrie, Orillia or Sudbury
West Parry Sound OPP is looking for a suspicious vehicle with connections to Barrie, Orillia and Sudbury. Police say the vehicle, which is damaged in various locations, has been involved in several oc...
Oct 25, 2020
Thanksgiving Gatherings May Be To Blame For Recent COVID-19 Increase: Health Minister
Experts say Thanksgiving celebrations, fewer restrictions and increased testing capacity may be among the factors contributing to Canada's recent surge in record breaking COVID-19 cases. Here in Ontar...
Oct 25, 2020
Five Local Organizations Establish Barrie Health Accord Today
The establishment of a landmark agreement between five of the leading organizations responsible for health and well-being in Barrie is taking place today. The City of Barrie, County of Simcoe, Royal V...
Oct 25, 2020
SMDHU Insists More Flu Shots Are On The Way
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit says don't worry about getting your flu shot right away. It says distribution of the vaccine for the general population is being rolled out across the province ...
Oct 25, 2020
SMDHU Offering Catch-Up Immunization Clinics
Catch up immunization clinics for current Grade 8 students who missed Grade 7 vaccines due to COVID-19 in the spring, are now being offered by appointment only by the Simcoe Muskoka DistrictHealth Uni...
Oct 23, 2020 Shot of a pediatrician cleaning her young patients arm with a cotton ball
Epilepsy Simcoe County Launches Purple Pumpkin Project
Epilepsy Simcoe County has launched its third annual Purple Pumpkin Project in support of continuing the conversation about epilepsy awareness. Epilepsy Simcoe County's Executive Director Shawna Baile...
Oct 23, 2020
Taste Of Clearview Kicks Off Today
Taste of Clearview kicks off today. From now until November 15th, the event will showcase unique menu features and beer pairing specials from Creemore Springs Brewery for both dine-in and take-out. It...
Oct 23, 2020
Lakehead University Hosting Virtual Open House This Saturday
Lakehead University's virtual open house takes place this weekend and you have a chance to win free tuition for your first year. Through videos, downloadable program info packages, and one-on-one chat...
Oct 23, 2020