Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Out Of The Cold Collingwood Partners With David Busby Centre
Out of The Cold Collingwood and Community Connection have formed a new partnership with the David Busby Centre in Barrie. As a result of an overwhelming need identified though their 211 helpline, Comm...
Aug 27, 2020
Same-Day Hip Replacement Surgery At RVH
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) has just completed a same-day arthroplasty procedure, becoming the first hospital in North Simcoe Muskoka to offer such a service on a regular basis. The fi...
Aug 27, 2020
New Chair Of The Board Of OSMH
Leigh Popov is the new Chair of the Board of Directors of Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital. A Vice-Chair for the past three years, and a Board member since 2015, Popov was named Chair on Tuesday, A...
Aug 27, 2020
Ditto Razor Recall
Ditto brand razors and refill cartridges have been recalled in Canada after customers reported cutting themselves. Health Canada says at least two people have suffered "lacerations" while using the pr...
Aug 27, 2020
Orillia Public Library Reopens Today
The Orillia Public Library is reopening today. It was shut down five months ago due to the pandemic. There will be limited services available, with new health and safety measures in place. To support ...
Aug 26, 2020
Provincial Government Launches Back-To-School Ad Campaign
The Ontario government is coming under fire for investing in a number of advertisements they say will help inform parents and members of the public of the health measures that will be in place as kids...
Aug 26, 2020
No Risk To Public Safety After Reported Incident at Barrie Beach: Police
The Barrie Police Service is investigating after reports of a suspicious incident that occurred at Johnson's Beach on August 22. Police say an individual has been identified, and it has been confirmed...
Aug 25, 2020
Georgian College Introduces RapidSkills For Auto and Manufacturing Students
Georgian College has partnered with the provincial government to introduce RapidSkills microcredentials to prepare workers for longevity in the auto and advanced manufacturing sectors. They offer shor...
Aug 25, 2020
Proposals Being Accepted For Barrie's Business in the Parks Program
Barrie is inviting businesses to submit proposals for the Business in the Parks Pilot Program Eligible businesses can now book outdoor space at Meridian Place or the Kiwanis Pavilion (Southshore Park)...
Aug 25, 2020 Key-Map_KiwanisPavillion
Charges Laid, After Seadoo Complaint on Georgian Bay
The OPP marine unit has laid charges, following a complaint on Georgian Bay. Police say on August 14th a paddleboarder was circled by two Seadoo's on the Bay causing her to capsize. A description was ...
Aug 25, 2020