Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
DriveTest Centres Reopen Today With Limited Services
DriveTest centres will reopen and begin offering limited services starting today. The government says the centres will serve customers based on their birthdays, in order to reduce crowding and maintai...
Jun 22, 2020
Sweat For Pets Fundraiser Begins
Ontario SPCA and Humane Society's fun new virtual fundraiser, Sweat for Pets, kicks off today. It's a 10-week campaign that inspires participants to get active while raising funds in support of vulner...
Jun 22, 2020
Police Memorial At Queen's Park Vandalized: New Images!
The OPP are asking for the public's help in identifying a person they believe is responsible for vandalizing the Ontario Police Memorial at Queen's Park in Toronto. The OPP said the incident happened ...
Jun 22, 2020
Suspicious Fires At Abandoned Drive-In In Springwater
The Ontario Fire Marshal has been called in, after two fires in as many days at an abandoned drive-in theatre in Springwater Township. According to CTV Barrie, the first broke out just after 11 Saturd...
Jun 22, 2020
Suspected Drunk Boater Stopped on Severn River
The OPP has charged a man with impaired operation of a vessel on the Severn River. On Saturday, police say they received two complaints regarding a vessel being operated by a man who was believed to b...
Jun 22, 2020
WHO Reports Largest Single-Day Increase In COVID-19 Cases
The World Health Organization has reported the largest single-day increase in coronavirus cases---with more than 183,000 new cases in the latest 24 hours. The UN health agency said Brazil led the way ...
Jun 22, 2020
Beaches Packed Despite Pandemic
Beaches across the region, including Barrie and Wasaga Beach, have been packed over the weekend. Hot and humid temperatures led to hundreds of people heading to the beach. Photos posted online show no...
Jun 22, 2020
Tips From Concerned Citizens Lead To Impaired Driver In Orillia
A suspected impaired driver has been arrested in Orillia, thanks to several tips from concerned citizens. On Wednesday night, police were called about a possible drunk driver leaving an address downto...
Jun 19, 2020
Orillia's Community Clean-Up Begins Today
It's that time of year: spring into action and help clean up our city. Orillia's annual community clean-up initiative kicks off today, in partnership with Lakehead University. You can participate by r...
Jun 19, 2020 Andrew Bone / CC
More Areas Entering Phase 2 Of Reopening Today
More parts of the province can move to Stage 2 of reopening today. The areas allowed to reopen include: Halton, Lambton, Durham, Niagara, York, Hamilton, and Haldimand-Norfolk. Stage 2 allows for the ...
Jun 19, 2020