Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Coldwater's Steampunk Festival Goes Online
Coldwater's Steampunk festival is going online this year. Until September 2nd, you can explore the fantasy world on the event's website and social media pages celebrating local art, history, and steam...
Aug 07, 2020
Local Cyclists Riding To Conquer Cancer
Two local cyclists are gearing up for the Princess Margaret Foundation's Ride to Conquer Cancer this weekend. Edward Moll and Trudee Romanek are cycling 219 kilometres around Lake Simcoe in support of...
Aug 07, 2020
Motorcyclist Sent To Hospital, After Crash In Essa Township
Police are investigating a crash in Essa Township that sent a motorcyclist to hospital. It happened just before 6 on Wednesday night, when police say a vehicle travelling southbound on County Road 56 ...
Aug 07, 2020
Body Of Newborn Infant Found In Lake Ontario
The homicide unit in Durham Region is investigating after the remains of a newborn baby were found in the water in Pickering. Emergency crews were called to the area of Frisco and Montgomery Park Road...
Aug 07, 2020
Canada Vowing Retaliation To U.S. Aluminum Tariffs
Canada is vowing retaliation, after U.S. President Donald Trump says he is re-imposing tariffs on Canadian aluminum. Trump says he signed a proclamation yesterday that will put back in place the 10 pe...
Aug 07, 2020
Suspected Drunk Driver Found Sleeping Behind The Wheel In Orillia
A man found sleeping behind the wheel in an Orillia parking lot has been arrested for impaired driving. Police were called on Sunday afternoon from a citizen at a Memorial Avenue business, who reporte...
Aug 06, 2020
Portion of The Great Trail In Barrie Closed For Damage Clean-Up
Barrie has temporarily closed a section of The Great Trail (formerly known as the Trans-Canada Trail) due to damage sustained from the recent storms and extreme surface water run-off. The City has clo...
Aug 06, 2020
RVH Joins Global COVID-19 Study
(RVH) in Barrie is one of nearly 40 health centres across Canada selected to participate in a clinical trial to examine potential therapies for COVID-19. It is part of the World Health Organization's ...
Aug 06, 2020 source: rvh.on.ca
Woman Reported Missing In Wasaga Beach Is Safe
Police say a woman in Wasaga Beach who had been reported missing has returned home and is safe. 40-year-old Shannon Hiscox had last been seen early yesterday morning on River Road West, a short distan...
Aug 06, 2020
Queen's Hotel In Barrie Sold After 46 Years
It's truly the end of an era. Donna Hamilton has announced on Facebook that after 46 years, she and her husband Rob have sold the Queen's Hotel in Barrie. She wrote, "Although we have owned and sold m...
Aug 06, 2020