Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Stayner and Flesherton Arenas Reopen Today
Stayner Arena will begin to reopen today with a phased-in approach. The first phase will run until November 30 and will allow access to the arena for regular user groups only, without the use of dress...
Oct 13, 2020
Speed Limit Returns to 80km/hr on Highway 26 Near Craigleith
The speed limit on a portion of Highway 26 near Craigleith is returning to 80km/hr today. It had been reduced to 50 clicks from Delphi Lane to Grey Road 21 earlier this summer in an effort to increase...
Oct 13, 2020
New Residential Hospice Opens Today In Port Carling
A new residential hospice in Port Carling is expected to welcome its first guest today. Andy's House has been in the works since 2012, and is named after OPP Constable Andrew Potts, who died in a coll...
Oct 13, 2020
More COVID-19 Cases Confirmed At Simcoe County Schools
As another school week begins, two more cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed at schools in Simcoe County. They include a student or staff member at Collingwood Collegiate Institute and a second case ...
Oct 12, 2020
More Restrictions Take Effect In Toronto, Ottawa and Peel Region
Tougher rules to curb the spread of COVID-19 have begun in Toronto, Ottawa and Peel Region. The measures are in effect for the next 28 days. They prohibit indoor dining at restaurants and bars, and cl...
Oct 12, 2020
More Locals Seeking Nomination For Simcoe North Conservative MP
A couple of people have already thrown their hats into the ring to seek the Conservative Party of Canada nomination in Simcoe North, following Bruce Stanton's retirement. They include: Marcus Mattinso...
Oct 09, 2020
Case of COVID-19 Confirmed at Angus School
The Simcoe County District School Board has confirmed another case of COVID-19 in one of its schools. One case of the virus has been discovered at Pine River Elementary School in Angus, but it's not k...
Oct 09, 2020
Thanksgiving Weekend Begins, And So Does The OPP's Operation Impact
It's the start of the Thanksgiving long weekend and the OPP's Operation Impact. The annual traffic safety campaign targets aggressive, distracted and alcohol/drug-impaired driving as well as the use o...
Oct 09, 2020
Harvie Road Crossing Project in Barrie Delayed
The Harvie Road/Big Bay Point Road/Highway 400 crossing currently under construction will not fully open until next summer. All roadwork on the east side of the bridge, including Big Bay Point Rd., Ba...
Oct 08, 2020
Barrie Seeking Feedback On Reducing Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The City of Barrie is encouraging public involvement in the development of a new Community Energy and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reduction Plan. "The new Plan will help guide efforts in reducing energy cons...
Oct 08, 2020