Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Clearview Administration Centre Reopens
The Clearview Township Administration Centre will reopen to the public today. It will be open with regular operating hours of Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Masks are required inside the buildin...
Aug 24, 2020
Portion Of Barrie's Hurst Drive Closed Until November
A portion of Hurst Drive in Barrie is closed until the fall. Starting today, Hurst from Little Ave - Minet's Point Rd will be closed for construction. However, local traffic, buses, emergency vehicles...
Aug 24, 2020
Body Found In Barrie's Sunnidale Park
Barrie Police are investigating, after a man's body was found in Sunnidale Park. Police were called to the park on Saturday morning, when the body was discovered. A spokesperson says the death does no...
Aug 24, 2020
Tragically Hip Launches "Courage" Masks To Support Fellow Musicians
The Tragically Hip wants to offer some "Courage" to Canadians during the pandemic by raising funds through a new face mask. The Kingston band says it is selling a reusable, non-medical cloth mask that...
Aug 24, 2020
It's BYOB (Bring Your Own Bubble) Paint Night In Orillia
It's BYOB (bring your own bubble ) Paint Night in Orillia. It is taking place from 7 to 9 p.m. outside of Creative Nomad Studios on Mississaga Street. The cost is $50 for a table for up to two and $10...
Aug 21, 2020
Barrie's Ribfest Returns This Weekend As A Drive-Thru Event
Barrie's Ribfest is taking place this weekend, but due to the pandemic it is going to be drive-thru event. The event will be held tomorrow and Sunday at the Georgian Mall parking lot, near the former ...
Aug 21, 2020
It's Deadline Day to Apply For Muskoka Lakes Community Relief Fund
The application deadline for the COVID-19 Community Relief Fund Program in Muskoka Lakes is at 4pm today. The intent of the program is to provide direct financial support to non-profit, community-base...
Aug 21, 2020
Black Lives Matter Protest In Barrie
A peaceful Black Lives Matter protest is being held in Barrie this weekend. It will take place tomorrow (Sat) from 1-5pm at Sunnidale Park. Organizers say this event is to bring the people of Simcoe C...
Aug 21, 2020
Community Food Share Event in Barrie
A community food share event is taking place in Barrie this weekend. CareTable is a community food table by Connected Core Barrie that can be accessed by anyone - as a donor or as a recipient. It will...
Aug 21, 2020
Simcoe County District School Board Announces Staggered Back-To-Class Plan
The Simcoe County District School Board has announced a staggered start to the beginning of the school year. The Simcoe-Muskoka Catholic District School Board is taking a similar approach. Elementary ...
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