Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Camp Collingwood Goes Virtual
While many local camps are not available this summer, Camp Collingwood hopes to bring activities to residents virtually. New games, scavenger hunts, crafts, books, music, and more for all ages will be...
Jun 24, 2020
Swim Advisories In Simcoe County and Muskoka
Based on water sample results this week, some beach advisories have been issued by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. During a swim advisory, signs indicate recent water samples show bacteria le...
Jun 24, 2020
More Young People Contracting COVID-19
Rising rates of COVID-19 in children, adolescents and young adults have sparked concerns. Ontario recorded a slight spike in the number of new COVID-19 cases yesterday, as well as 10 more deaths, incl...
Jun 24, 2020
Clean-Up In Muskoka Following Massive Storm
There will be plenty of clean up today in Muskoka, after a nasty storm moved through the area. It caused numerous lightning strikes, power outages and heavy rain yesterday. Muskoka airport had 96mm, w...
Jun 24, 2020
New Pot Shop Applications In Huntsville and Barrie
There are two applications for pot shops in Huntsville that have entered the 15-day public notice phase. One would be located at 6 Brunel Road, while the other is proposed for 96 Main Street East. htt...
Jun 23, 2020
Severe Thunderstorms Possible Later Today
After a few days of hot and humid weather, we'll start to get a break later today. A cold front will cut through the province later this afternoon and evening, cooling off temperatures and wiping out ...
Jun 23, 2020
Orillia Reminding Residents of Smoking/Vaping Ban
The City of Orillia would like to remind residents that smoking/vaping tobacco, cannabis and other substances outdoors on property owned or leased by the City of Orillia is prohibited. As per Chapter ...
Jun 22, 2020
Legion Donates $6500 For New Ventilators at OSMH
The Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Command is helping sick patients breathe a little easier with a $6,500 donation to support the purchase of ventilators at Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital. The Hos...
Jun 22, 2020
Camping Resumes Today At National Parks
Camping will gradually resume at a number of national parks and historic sites across the country starting today, but will, initially, only be open to those with existing reservations. National parks ...
Jun 22, 2020
Black Bridge Replacement Work Begins in Bracebridge
Work on the Black Bridge on Matthiasville Road is set to get underway this week. The Town of Bracebridge has announced that it awarded a construction contract to McPhersonAndrews Contracting Limited f...
Jun 22, 2020