Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Parks Canada Defers Reinstallation of Champlain Monument In Orillia
Parks Canada Agency has deferred the re-installation of the Samuel de Champlain statue at Orillia's Couchiching Beach Park. It says the decision was made to allow for additional progress on the implem...
Jul 23, 2020
Funding For New School In Shanty Bay
The Ontario government is investing over $500 million to build 30 new schools and make permanent additions to 15 existing facilities, supporting over 25,000 student spaces across the province. It incl...
Jul 23, 2020
Federal Offender Wanted On Canada-Wide Warrant May Be In Barrie, Orillia Or Wasaga Beach
A federal offender wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant may be in the Barrie, Orillia, Oro-Medonte and Wasaga Beach areas. Police say Mark Whyte is currently serving a thirteen (13) year sentence for break...
Jul 23, 2020
Baseball Is Back!
Baseball is back! One of the biggest changes the MLB adopted is the shortening of its regular season to just 60 games. There are also some new rules, such as teams in the National League being able to...
Jul 23, 2020
Public Feedback Wanted On Collingwood's Accessibility Plan
The Town of Collingwood's Accessibility Advisory Committee is seeking comments, input, and feedback from the public on the proposed Strategic Multi-Year Accessibility Plan for 2020-2025. This proposed...
Jul 23, 2020
Orillia OPP Arrest Four Suspected Drunk Drivers Within 24 Hours
Orillia OPP has arrested and charged four suspected (4) impaired drivers in the span of 24 hours. On Saturday night, officers investigated a vehicle stopped on the side of Highway 12 near 11 and deter...
Jul 23, 2020
Man Charged Following Disturbance In Midland
A 22 year old man has been arrested, following a disturbance in Midland. Police say on Tuesday night, they were called to a home on Fourth Street, where the suspect was causing mischief and was also f...
Jul 23, 2020
Scandinave Spa Reopens Today
Scandinave Spa is reopening at 9 this morning. However, due to the current pandemic, new safety protocols are in place. They include: Saunas and Steam Room are not permitted to open until further noti...
Jul 22, 2020
Indoor Visits Resume Today At Long-Term Care Homes
Starting today, indoor visits can resume to the province's long-term care homes. However, there are new rules to follow. Up to two people at a time can visit a resident at the long-term care facilitie...
Jul 22, 2020
New Chief Nursing Executive Appointed By MAHC
Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) has announced the appointment of Janice Raine as Chief Nursing Executive. Janice joined MAHC in 2018 as the Director of Clinical Services and Nursing. She assumed h...
Jul 21, 2020