Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
More Cases Of COVID-19 Confirmed At Area Schools
Three more schools in the region have confirmed new COVID-19 cases. A student or staff at Admiral Collingwood Elementary School has tested positive for COVID-19. It says anyone who has been in close c...
Sep 28, 2020
Fourth Case of COVID-19 Reported By Simcoe Muskoka Catholic School Board
A fourth school in the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board has a confirmed case of COVID-19. It involves a student or staff member at St. Angela Merici Catholic School in Bradford, where one...
Sep 27, 2020
Almost 500 New Cases Of COVID-19 Reported In Ontario Today
Public Health officials have reported nearly 500 new coronavirus cases in its latest update. A total of 491 cases reported were reported on Sunday, which is the highest single-day increase since May 2...
Sep 27, 2020
Voting Begins Today For The Midhurst Scarecrow Contest
Voting begins today for the Midhurst Scarecrow Contest! The annual event usually takes place as a part of Midhurst Autumnfest, where residents have been encouraged to build and display scarecrows on t...
Sep 26, 2020
Another Case Of COVID-19 At A Simcoe County School, As Health Unit Confirms 2nd Wave
The Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit says the region has definitely entered a second wave of COVID-19. Dr. Charles Gardner said yesterday that 7 new cases were reported, bringing the monthly total ...
Sep 25, 2020
Deadline Day For Artists To Apply For Midland Harbour Project
Today is the deadline for artists to apply for the 2020 Midland Harbour Project. Local artists are being asked to create 4' x 4' murals to be displayed at the harbour. Four will be chosen and will be ...
Sep 25, 2020
Expanded Barrie Culture Days Begins
Culture Days in Barrie kicks off today. The event is extending beyond the traditional annual weekend to a more inclusive and interactive four-week schedule of activities, which will run until October ...
Sep 25, 2020
Some Area Provincial Offences Act (POA) Courts Closed Until October 16
All City of Barrie operated Provincial Offences Act (POA) Courts will remain closed up to and including October 16. This order includes matters held at the following locations: Barrie Provincial Offen...
Sep 25, 2020
Need A Family Doctor In South Muskoka? Click Here.
A new website has been launched today by the Cottage Country Family Health Team devoted to residents of the South Muskoka region who are looking for health care The primary caregiver waitlist website ...
Sep 25, 2020
Drag Queens Are Taking Over Sunset Barrie Drive-In
Canada's first ever drive-in drag show, Drive-In Drag Show Canada, arrives at Oro-Medonte's Sunset Drive-in tonight. The live, family friendly variety show stars Miss Conception, Canada's French-Canad...
Sep 25, 2020