Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Last Day To Sign Up For Muskoka Cranberry Route
Today is the last day to sign up for the second annual Muskoka Cranberry Route! It features 26 stops across Muskoka, including dining, shopping, and attractions. You might already know this, but Bala ...
Sep 11, 2020
Today Marks The 19th Anniversary Of 9/11
Today is the 19th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. It will be marked by dueling ceremonies at the memorial plaza and a corner near the World Trade Center, after the tradition of relatives re...
Sep 11, 2020
Times Higher Education Ranks Lakehead Among Top Universities
For the second year in a row, Lakehead University has been included in the top half of the Times Higher Education's list of top universities from around the world. It placed Lakehead University in the...
Sep 10, 2020
RVH Expands Access to Virtual Mental Health Care
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) is expanding access to virtual mental health support for patients. Thanks in large part to a generous $50,000 donation from RBC Foundation, patients can now...
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Foul Play Ruled Out In Orillia Man's Death
Police have ruled out foul play in connection with an investigation into a man's death in Orillia. Last Thursday, emergency crews were called about a boat on fire in a storage yard on Royce Avenue, ju...
Sep 10, 2020
Bracebridge Accepting Applications for 2021 Grant Programs
The Town of Bracebridge has two grant programs that are now open for 2021 applications. Each grant program has specific eligibility criteria that are explained on their respective application forms. T...
Sep 10, 2020
Fundraiser for Barrie Motorcycle Crash Victim
An online fundraiser has been set up for the victim of a motorcycle crash in Barrie. It says Steve Makins remains in a coma at Sunnybrook hospital, following the since-vehicle crash on Sunday night at...
Sep 10, 2020
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority CAO Is Retiring
The CAO of the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority is retiring. Michael Walters has served the conservation authority for over 36 years, the last six at the helm as chief administrative officer....
Sep 10, 2020
It's World Suicide Prevention Day
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD). It is held every year so those impacted by a suicide attempt or loss around the world can connect to continue working together to prevent suicide. Suicide...
Sep 10, 2020
WE Charity Is Shutting Down Canadian Operations
WE Charity is shutting down its operations in Canada. It announced yesterday that the charity will be selling off its assets, eliminating staff and winding down operations in Canada, in order to keep ...
Sep 10, 2020