Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
If I Need A COVID-19 Test, Where Do I Go?
Starting today, 60 pharmacies across the province are offering COVID-19 testing to people who aren't showing any symptoms of the virus, but there aren't any in Simcoe County and only one in Muskoka. P...
Sep 25, 2020
Orillia OPP Officer Facing Charges
An Orillia OPP officer has been charged with firearms offences. Police say following an investigation into misconduct allegations, Staff Sergeant Roberto Manca, a 23-year member of the OPP, was arrest...
Sep 24, 2020
Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson Not Seeking Re-election
Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson has announced he will not seek re-election. Wilson sent out a statement this morning saying he has formally informed the Simcoe-Grey Progressive Conservative Riding Associat...
Sep 24, 2020
Bala Cranberry Festival Appealing For Support
The Bala Cranberry festival is appealing for help from the community. It says since the 2020 event has been cancelled due to Covid-19, the festival is trying to make up any losses and prepare for the ...
Sep 24, 2020
UPDATE: LOCATED -Missing Man From Northern Ontario May Be In Barrie or Orillia
Great news! Police have announced Ryan Beaudoin has been located safe and sound. == Original Story: A man who has been missing for over a month may be in the Barrie or Orillia area. James Bay OPP in n...
Sep 23, 2020
The Prime Minister Makes Rare Televised Address
The Prime Minister has made a rare televised address to the nation. He spoke to Canadians Wednesday night about the latest increase in COVID-19 cases. The PM is urging Canadians to stick to their soci...
Sep 23, 2020
Royal Canadian Legion Now Selling Masks
The Royal Canadian Legion is offering a new way to support its members. It is now offering special masks online at The Poppy Store and at some local branches. The masks come in two different sizes, sm...
Sep 22, 2020
Muskoka Lakes Accepting Applications For Round 2 Of COVID-19 Community Relief Fund
Township of Muskoka Lakes is now accepting applications for a second intake of the COVID-19 Community Relief Fund. The intent of the COVID-19 Community Relief Fund Program is to provide direct financi...
Sep 22, 2020
Positive COVID-19 Case Confirmed At Huntsville School
There has been a positive COVID-19 case at a school in Huntsville. Spruce Glen Public School has sent a letter home to parents of students informing them about the positive case, but it's unknown if t...
Sep 22, 2020
Orillia's Virtual Terry Fox Run Raises Thousands For Cancer Research
The Virtual Terry Fox Fun in Orillia has raised more than 24-thousand dollars for cancer research so far. The organizing committee says 182 online fundraisers had signed up for the event by Sunday. Me...
Sep 22, 2020