Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Teen Charged Following Boat Crash In Penetanguishene
A 16 year old boy is facing charges, following a boat crash in Penetanguishene. Police say luckily no one was injured, after all the occupants of a boat fell out right before it crashed into a gazebo ...
Jun 09, 2020
Barrie Police Appealing For Witnesses To Serious Weekend Crash
Barrie Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam video of a serious weekend crash that sent two people to hospital. Police say the driver of a southbound sedan crossed into the northbound lanes o...
Jun 09, 2020
Town of Blue Mountains Offering Free "We Are Open" Signs
To help support businesses, the Town of Blue Mountains has created free 'We Are Open' signs for local retail businesses. If you would like a sign, please select a design by clicking here and email: ec...
Jun 09, 2020
Barrie Charities Receive Over $100K In Grants
The Barrie Community Foundation has announced $127,249 in grants to 10 local charities. These grants are awarded to address Covid-19 response needs to shelter safely in stable housing; remotely delive...
Jun 09, 2020
Another Busy Weekend For Southern Georgian Bay OPP Marine Unit
It has been another busy weekend for members of the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Marine Unit. It conducted 32 hours of patrol on the waters of Georgian Bay within the towns of Midland and Penetanguishene...
Jun 09, 2020
$1M Bail For Officer Accused Of George Floyd's Death
A judge has set bail at $1 million for a former Minneapolis police officer charged in George Floyd's death. Derek Chauvin, 44, made his first court appearance yesterday, via closed-circuit television ...
Jun 09, 2020
Watch George Floyd Being Laid To Rest Today
George Floyd's funeral service is being held at Fountain of Praise Church in Houston today - just over two weeks after his death at the hands of Minneapolis police set off nationwide protests. There w...
Jun 09, 2020
First Heat Event Of The Year
Environment Canada has issued a Heat Warning for much of southern Ontario with "extreme heat" expected throughout the region today and tomorrow. The weather agency says temperatures will be in the low...
Jun 09, 2020
Georgian College's 2020 Awards Of Distinction
Georgian College has recognized innovators, changemakers and student champions as recipients of 2020 Awards of Distinction. "We truly appreciate how thoughtful and committed our employees, alumni and ...
Jun 08, 2020
Public Memorial For George Floyd In Houston Today
A public memorial service for George Floyd is being held in Houston, Texas today. A six-hour viewing for Floyd is planned, starting at noon, followed by funeral services and burial tomorrow in the sub...
Jun 08, 2020