Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Missing Girl In Wasaga Beach Found Safe
A missing girl in Wasaga Beach has been found safe. Huronia West OPP say a 9-year old girl went missing from beach area 1 shortly after 2 yesterday. She was located a short time later. https://twitter...
Jun 29, 2020
Latest Court Date For Officer Charged With George Floyd's Death
The former Minneapolis police officer charged with second-degree murder in George Floyd's death is due back in court today. Derek Chauvin, 44, is charged with second-degree murder, third-degree murder...
Jun 29, 2020
OPP's Project Axle Investigation Results In Five Arrests
The OPP"s Project Axle investigation has led to five arrests in Penetanguishene, Tiny, Bracebridge and North York. It spanned multiple months involving over 16 separate thefts of various equipment acr...
Jun 29, 2020
Two Facing Gun Charges In Muskoka Lakes
A complaint about campers in Muskoka Lakes has resulted in gun charges against two men. OPP say they were called about people using the Torrance Barrens for camping and were being disrespectful of the...
Jun 26, 2020
Collingwood Museum's Susan Warner Has Died
The Flag at Town Hall in Collingwood has been lowered in memory of Susan Warner. She served the community at the Collingwood Museum in various roles for over 20 years. Susan passed away suddenly on Su...
Jun 26, 2020
Midland Wants Ideas For 2020 Time Capsule
Midland is looking for ideas from the community about what to include in a 2020 time capsule. (I personally think a non-medical mask should be one item.) The town says the time capsule should contain ...
Jun 26, 2020
GoFundMe Account For Residents Displaced By Collingwood Fire
A GoFundMe account has been set up to help some of the residents displaced by a fire in downtown Collingwood. It broke out early yesterday morning at the Olde Red Hen restaurant on Hurontario street, ...
Jun 26, 2020
New Job Portal In Simcoe County
Looking for a job? Simcoe County, the Simcoe Muskoka Workforce Development Board and both Orillia and Barrie are launching a new interactive job portal. The Work in Simcoe County site uses an automate...
Jun 26, 2020
Suspected Drunk Driver Caught On Citizen's Dash Cam
A suspected drunk driver has been caught on a citizen's dash-cam and the OPP is sharing the video to the public. Ontario Provincial Police say the video shows a suspected impaired driver on Highway 40...
Jun 26, 2020
Mother Of All Yard Sales Cancelled, Replaced By Recyclefest
The Mother of All Yard Sales in Collingwood has been cancelled for 2020. The annual event is being temporarily replaced this year with a new event called Recyclefest, where beer, wine, bottles and can...
Jun 26, 2020