Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Soldiers’ Spooktacular Soirée Raises $136K
The Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital Foundation's 19th Annual Gala may have gone virtual, but the dollars raised will make a real impact on patient care at Soldiers'. More than 630 people registere...
Oct 21, 2020
Morning Commute Commotion On Barrie's Waterfront
There have been plenty of emergency vehicles on Barrie's waterfront this morning. Around 8:15am, man was found lying face-down in the grass and having a seizure at the corner of Bayfield and Simcoe St...
Oct 21, 2020
Collingwood Announces New CAO
The Town of Collingwood has announced the appointment of Sonya Skinner as the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). Mrs Skinner has served as Acting CAO since April 27, 2020, after joining the Town of C...
Oct 21, 2020
Midland Meeting On Dissolving Ward Boundaries Tonight
Residents are invited to join Midland's Council meeting today in order to weigh in on the proposed by-law to dissolve the Town's Ward Boundaries and move to an 'At-Large' structure for the 2022 munici...
Oct 21, 2020
Community Living South Muskoka Virtual Job Fair Today
Community Living South Muskoka is hosting a virtual job fair today. It will take place from 1030am -330pm. The organization is looking for part-time residential support assistants to provide support t...
Oct 21, 2020
It's Take Me Outside Day!
Today is #TakeMeOutsideDay! Students with the Trillium Lakelands District School Board are being encouraged to Unplug, spend time outside - be active and connect with nature for at least one hour toda...
Oct 21, 2020
Submissions Now Accepted For 2020 Collingwood Mayor's Annual Holiday Greeting Card
The Town is seeking submissions from Collingwood-based artists, for the cover of the 2020 Mayor's Annual Holiday Greeting card. Photographs or photos of original works of art will be considered and mu...
Oct 20, 2020
Collingwood: A Proud Past and Exciting Future Presentation By The Mayor
Collingwood Mayor Brian Saunderson is making an informative presentation during Small Business Week. Collingwood: A Proud Past and Exciting Future will be held from 10am-11am tomorrow (Wednesday). The...
Oct 20, 2020
Vehicle Causes Extensive Damage To Washago Golf Course
Police are looking for the public's help, after a vehicle caused extensive damage to a golf course in Washago. Police say the damage was committed over the weekend at St George Golf Club on South Spar...
Oct 20, 2020
Georgian College Launches Webpage For Positive COVID-19 Cases
Starting this week, Georgian College is posting the number of confirmed positive COVID-19 cases reported to the college. It says the page will be updated every Monday with numbers which will represent...
Oct 20, 2020