Author Archives: Laura Hampshire

To celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness month, RVH is having a contest to see who can create the best 'pink pumpkin.' From the entries received, members of the cancer program's patient and family advisor...

Hike for Hospice Orillia officially begins today and runs through October 31st. The group is encouraging everyone to take this time to explore the region, take photos and post on social media using #h...

Do you follow all the rules of the roads? And brag to your friends about always following the speed limit? You could win up to $10,000 cash in the new Canada's Safest Driver contest. This skills-based...

Ontario's minimum wage rate is going up today. The increase affects not only the general minimum wage rate, but also the alternative minimum wage rates that apply in Ontario. Starting today, the gener...

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) is moving its drive-thru COVID-19 testing to the new site located at 29 Sperling Drive in Barrie. To address overwhelming demand, the new site, a partnershi...

It's National Seniors Day! The event encourages all Canadians to celebrate older adults across the country-whether a parent, a co-worker, a neighbour or a friend The federal government says there are ...

Starting today, your gas bill is going up. Enbridge Gas has received approval from the Ontario Energy Board for changes in the rates customers pay for natural gas. It says when gas rates were last adj...

Lakehead's Alumni Homecoming Weekend celebration kicks off today. But the event will look a little bit different for 2020 with three days of virtual festivities. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, ...

Midland Council and Staff are seeking feedback from residents to identify areas of focus for the Town's 2021 budget. They are encouraging Midland residents to engage in the municipal financial plannin...

The SIU has also closed an investigation in relation to an incident at the Elmvale Zoo. Police say on July 26, a 24 year old woman was taken into custody for allegedly assaulting another person at the...