Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Canadian Military Mission At Long-Term Care Homes Ends Today
Hundreds of Canadian Armed Forces members deployed to long-term care facilities in the province are heading home today, as their mission comes to an end. Around 500 military members were deployed in A...
Jun 26, 2020
Orillia OPP Needs Help Identifying Man Found Downtown
PERSON TO IDENTIFY: Male located downtown #Orillia by officers at 2:30am on June 25th. At this time the males identity is unknown. If you have any information regarding his identity please call #Orill...
Jun 25, 2020
Fire At Olde Red Hen Restaurant in Collingwood
The Olde Red Hen Restaurant in Collingwood has suffered significant damage in an early morning fire. Fire Chief Ross Parr says it also damaged five other apartments in the building at 146 Hurontario S...
Jun 25, 2020
Registration Now Open For Camp Orillia
'Camp Orillia' is now open for registration. The city is offering the alternative day camp program this summer as a child care service to help parents who are returning to work. Camp Orillia is offere...
Jun 25, 2020
New Orillia Pot Shop Application
An application for a new cannabis retail store at 660 Atherley Road Suite 5 in Orillia has entered the 15-day public notice phase. The Registrar will now consider written submissions as to why the pro...
Jun 25, 2020
Haliburton Vehicle Break-Ins Lead To Unusual Suspect
An investigation into car break-ins in the Haliburton area, has turned up an unusual suspect. On Tuesday night, police say they were called to investigate car entries in the area of Kennaway and Dudle...
Jun 25, 2020
Windsor-Essex Enters Stage 2 Of Reopening Today
The Windsor-Essex area can move into Stage 2 of Ontario's reopening plan today. The regions had been held back due to outbreaks among farm workers in the area. But Premier Doug Ford said yesterday, "W...
Jun 25, 2020
Premier's Message To Graduating Students At End Of Historic School Year
The Premier has issued a message to graduating students. He was joined by Education Minister Stephen Lecce and Raptor's superfan Nav Bhatia for yesterday's announcement. Ford said, "Keep going and nev...
Jun 25, 2020
One Barrie Man Dead, Another Seriously Injured In Crash West Of Newmarket
A 20 year old man from Barrie is dead, following a crash in King Township. It happened yesterday afternoon, when a Dodge Charger collided with a dump truck near HIghway 9 and Jane Street, west of Newm...
Jun 24, 2020
UPDATE: Missing Barrie Woman Found Safe
UPDATE: Barrie Police report that Janet Powers has been located in good health. The department is thanking everyone involved in this search. (1 pm, June 24th) PRIOR: Barrie Police are searching for a ...
Jun 24, 2020