Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Limited Services Begin Today Along Trent-Severn Waterway
Starting today, the Trent Severn Waterway will begin offering limited visitor access and basic services, with the exception of Swift Rapids lockstation. It will not open on June 1 due to structural re...
Jun 01, 2020
Construction Begins On Lightfoot Trail In Orillia's Tudhope Park
A portion of the Lightfoot Trail in J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park is closed for approximately two weeks for trail repair and resurfacing. As a result, the trail between the Moose Beach washroom building ...
Jun 01, 2020
Backcountry Camping at Ontario Parks and Recreational Camping on Crown Land Starts Today
Starting today, the Ontario government is gradually reintroducing camping in Ontario Parks and recreational camping on Crown land. Backcountry camping will be available at Ontario Parks, including acc...
Jun 01, 2020
New Fixed COVID-19 Electricity Rate
The Ontario government is suspending time of use electricity rates and introducing a fixed price under the COVID-19 Recovery Rate program. The new rate will be 12.8 cents per kilowatt-hour and will ap...
May 31, 2020
Drive-Ins and Batting Cages Allowed To Open
The provincial government has announced that drive-in theatres and batting cages are now allowed to reopen. The announcement was made in a news release on Saturday. David Hayes, who manages the Sunset...
May 31, 2020
Suspicious Fire Investigation In Barrie
A suspicious fire is under investigation in Barrie. It broke out on Saturday afternoon at an abandoned home on Essa Road. Police say information was received that three teenage boys were observed in t...
May 31, 2020
Drunk Driver Convicted In Orillia Teen's Death Out On Day Parole
The family of an Orillia woman who was killed in a crash six years ago is outraged the man responsible for her death is now out on day parole. Shania Slater was only 18 years old in 2014 when the truc...
May 29, 2020
Oro-Medonte Company Celebrates A Major Milestone
An Oro-Medonte company is celebrating a production landmark. The 1 millionth face shield headband has been produced this week at Molded Precision Components. With more tooling coming on line in a matt...
May 29, 2020
Collingwood Opens More Outdoor Amenities
The Town of Collingwood has opened more outdoor rec activities. Pickleball courts, tennis courts, skatepark, and basketball courts are now available for recreational use. However, the town says indivi...
May 29, 2020
More Outdoor Rec Activities Available In Gravenhurst
The Town of Gravenhurst continues to ease current restrictions to certain recreational amenities in the community. The following amenities are scheduled to open today: Gravenhurst Youth Skate Park - 1...
May 29, 2020