Author Archives: Laura Hampshire

Another march in solidarity with Black Lives Matter is taking place in Collingwood this weekend. It will take place on Sunday, starting at 6:30pm, behind Eddie Bush Memorial Arena. Masks are required,...

Deerhurst Resort is re-opening today. It says COVID-19 prevention measures are in full force, including curbside check-in and pools are still closed. For more details, please click here. https://www.y...

The Essential Concert Series in Orillia has been extended. It features weekly virtual shows on Facebook by local musicians, who perform from the downtown Makers Market. The shows are free, but donatio...

A significant list of businesses will be allowed to reopen today in parts of Ontario including Simcoe County and Muskoka, as well as Grey-Bruce. Businesses and services permitted to reopen with proper...

There have been a couple of water rescues in Barrie. Two people were rescued from a raft on Kempenfelt Bay last night, thanks to some Good Samaritans in Barrie. As a storm approached the area, police ...

To help support local small businesses, the City of Barrie is joining Digital Main Street's ShopHERE powered by Google program. It helps independent businesses and artists build a digital presence, cr...

Barrie police are investigating a fatal crash. Police say around 7:45 last night, the investigation determined that a white car was driving eastbound on Mapleview Drive, when it attempted to pass anot...

A Justice For Black Lives Rally is being held in Orillia this weekend. It will take place on Saturday starting at 2pm from Couchiching Beach Park. Organizers are asking participants to keep the event ...

A Collingwood mortgage broker is going to be handing out groceries today to people in need. Starting at 10am, Chris Dopp will hand out three bags of groceries to the first 100 individuals or families ...

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...