Author Archives: Laura Hampshire

Casino Rama Resort has announced more hot summer concerts to its lineup. They include: Long Island Medium Theresa Caputo, Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter Steve Earle & The Dukes, The Music ...

Nominations are now being accepted for both Orillia's Woman of the Year. It is given to a woman who is respected for her outstanding work in the community, in the workplace, at home or all three but e...

The Canadian Coast Guard is conducting ice-breaking operations in and around the Midland area today. It says the CCGS Griffon will be breaking up the ice to allow commercial vessels safe and efficient...

A child pornography investigation in Barrie has resulted in the arrest of a 59 year old man. Police say the investigation began after they received a report of an unknown suspect downloading several i...

A man has been arrested, following a traffic stop in Orillia. The OPP says a vehicle was stopped for a Highway Traffic Act offence early Monday morning, when a 29 year old man was taken into custody. ...

The Joy of Pets Calendar winners have been announced. There were almost 60 submissions to the contest, which helped raise over $19,500 in support of Hospice Muskoka. You can still Reserve-A-Day for a ...

A driving complaint in Midland has resulted in the arrest of an 18 year old man. The OPP say a pick-up truck was speeding eastbound on Heritage Drive early Saturday morning, when it was stopped by off...

Geneva Park has been purchased from the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka. It says the new owner is a community-minded entrepreneur with a history of revitalization projects in our region. The Y says Clayton Smi...

Ren's Pets has officially opened in Orillia. The Canadian specialty pet retailer's new 7400-square-foot store is located at 3275 Monarch Dr. by the Home Depot and marks the company's 39th location. Th...

The Ontario government is introducing legislation that would, if passed, cut the gas tax by 5.7 cents per litre and the fuel tax by 5.3 cents per litre for six months beginning July 1, 2022. Vehicle o...