Author Archives: Laura Hampshire

Collingwood town council will vote today on a motion to look into options for prohibiting "symbols of hate and racial intolerance." The discussion began over a confederate flag that was being flown in...

A 31 year old man is dead, after a crash in Barrie. It happened on Saturday night on Essa, just south of McKay Road, when a vehicle left the road and rolled several times, ejecting the driver. Few oth...

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is spreading awareness and sharing resources in support of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, which takes place today. Police say it is estimated that six to 10 per c...

Barrie's newest pot shop is officially open for business. Star Buds Cannabis Co. has opened its doors at 181 Livingstone Street East. The company is also opening a location at 500 Huronia Road in the ...

More people will now be allowed to attend wedding and funeral ceremonies. The Ford government has announced that it will increase the number of people permitted at indoor wedding and funeral ceremonie...

Starting today, residents will no longer face a 30-day limit on the amount of prescription medication they're able to receive at once. Ontarians will now be able to get up to 100 days' worth of medica...

You can help support the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital Foundation's COVID-19 response fund, by donating your empty beer, wine and liquor cans/bottles! Beer Stores in Collingwood, Wasaga Beac...

Some secondary students from the Simcoe County District School Board have been recognized for excellence in education by OSSTF. Every year, the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation recognizes...

Starting today, Orillia will begin to reopen beaches and select park washrooms. The following park amenities will be open to public access beginning Friday, June 12, 2020: - Couchiching Beach, located...

The City of Barrie is reopening more outdoor recreational amenities. Starting on Saturday, Barrie beaches will open up, but there won't be any lifeguards until early July and waterfront parking lots w...