Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Washago Marina Makes Donation To OSMH
The owners of McGregor on the Water in Washago have made a $7,500 donation to Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital. The funds will support the purchase of a vital signs monitor for the Paediatric Outpa...
Sep 22, 2020
Hospice Simcoe Hosting Dying Matters Virtual Event Tonight
Hospice Simcoe is inviting the community to its Dying Matters virtual event. It is an open forum presented by Hospice Simcoe, designed to encourage individuals in our community to start talking about ...
Sep 22, 2020
Orillia Transit Receives Over $6M In Federal Funds
The city is receiving approximately $6.1 million in federal funding to invest in Orillia Transit through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Plan (ICIP). The funding will support the installation o...
Sep 22, 2020
Confirmed Case Of COVID-19 At Huntsville Nail Salon
There has been a confirmed case of COVID-19 at a Huntsville nail salon. Le Nails says one of its staff members has tested positive for the virus and is now in self-isolation. The company says Public H...
Sep 22, 2020
New Lunch Rules Take Effect Today For Simcoe Muskoka Catholic Students
Starting today, secondary students with the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School board will no longer be allowed to leave school property for lunch. The decision was made yesterday after the board ...
Sep 22, 2020
Deadline Day For Barrie Businesses and Artists To Apply For Culture Days Program
Today is the last day for businesses and artists to get involved in the City of Barrie's Culture Days. It is extending beyond the traditional annual weekend of events to a more inclusive and interacti...
Sep 21, 2020
GoFundMe Page Set Up For Dog Shot By Police In Wasaga Beach
An online fundraiser has been created to help cover the veterinary costs for a dog shot by police in Wasaga Beach. Police say the dog was shot on Friday, after a fire broke out at a home on River Road...
Sep 21, 2020
Remote Learning Begins Today For Simcoe County Students
Remote learning will start today for both elementary and secondary students in the Simcoe County District School Board. Students involved in remote learning can expect the following: Students may be c...
Sep 21, 2020
Three Cases Of COVID-19 Confirmed At Simcoe County Schools
The Simcoe County District School Board has confirmed an individual has tested positive for covid-19 at Bear Creek Secondary school in Barrie. As a result, the board says the entire cohort is in self-...
Sep 21, 2020 Iria Flavia Spanish Courses / CC
Wasaga Beach Fire Department Gets Financial Boost Through Project Assist
The Wasaga Beach Fire Department is getting a financial boost. Enbridge Gas is helping the Department purchase firefighting training materials, through Project Assist. It's a program that supplements ...
Sep 20, 2020