Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Rent Relief Applications Start Today
Starting at 8 this morning, small businesses and landlords experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19 can apply for rent relief through the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA) . I...
May 25, 2020
Premier Pleading With Public To Get Tested For COVID-19, If Worried
Premier Doug Ford has made a public plea, asking people to "please go get a test" for COVID-19, if they feel they need one. Ford said yesterday, "I'm asking the people of Ontario, if you are worried i...
May 25, 2020
More Municipalities Opening Outdoor Facilities
More local municipalities are opening up outdoor facilities. -In Barrie, the Tiffin Boat Launch and the Off Leash dog park on Bayview Drive are now open, while the marina, boat launch and Bayfield bas...
May 22, 2020
Barrie Community Foundation Invests $254K Into ECSF
The Barrie Community Foundation has launched its own Emergency Community Support Fund to support those most impacted by COVID-19. The Government of Canada's new Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF)...
May 22, 2020
Theatre By The Bay Hosting Online Fundraiser Today
Theatre by the Bay is hosting an online fundraiser tonight called Bring the Bay Home. It will be an exciting cabaret of performances by people affiliated with the company. Bring the Bay Home will be h...
May 22, 2020
28 Canadian Military Members Test Positive For COVID-19
The Department of National Defence says 28 Canadian service members have tested positive for COVID-19 after serving in long-term care facilities. They include: 12 in Ontario and 16 in Quebec, which is...
May 22, 2020
SIU Investigating Man's Death In Victoria Harbour
The province's Special Investigations Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 77-year-old man in Victoria Harbour. Police say just after 6 last night, 911 received a call fr...
May 21, 2020
Bracebridge Mayor Wants To Be AMO President
With the unanimous support of Bracebridge Town Council, Mayor Graydon Smith has officially put his name forward as a candidate for President of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO). AMO ...
May 21, 2020
Muskoka Shipyards Reopens Today
Just days after having celebrated its 3rd Anniversary since the Muskoka Shipyards first opened, it will be re-opening today. There are some new vendors to check out and some new rules in place. -There...
May 21, 2020
Cumberland Beach Fire Leaves Family Homeless
A family has been left temporarily homeless after a fire ripped through a Cumberland Beach home. It broke out on Tuesday night on Lee Avenue and caused an estimated $200,000 in damage. Officials say t...
May 21, 2020