Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Leave It To Beaver's Eddie Haskell Has Died
Ken Osmond, best known for his role as the troublemaker Eddie Haskell on Leave It to Beaver, has died. He played the conniving character from 1957 to 1963, but after acting and spending time in the US...
May 19, 2020
Cause Of Snowbirds Crash Could Take Months To Complete
The cause of a fatal Snowbirds crash won't be known for weeks or possibly months. Speaking in Moose Jaw yesterday, Lt.-Col. Mike French said the circumstances leading up to the crash are still not kno...
May 19, 2020
Ontario's Reopening Plan Continues Today
More businesses across the province are set to reopen today after a months-long shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The next phase/stage of the province's reopening plan includes: Retail services t...
May 19, 2020
Some National Parks and Historic Sites Opening June 1
Some of Canada's national parks are set to partially reopen come June 1st. The announcement came today via Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, but he stressed that no parks would reopen this weekend. Since...
May 14, 2020
More Support Announced For Canada's Veterans
"No one, least of all those who have worn the maple leaf, should be without the care they need," That's what PM Justin Trudeau said today, as he announced the launch of a chronic pain research, educat...
May 14, 2020
New Online Program Helps Orillia Businesses Adapt
A new online initiative launches in Orillia this week. The new Orillia Online program supports local businesses adapt to provide online sales and services during the COVID-19 pandemic. "The City's Eco...
May 14, 2020
Barrie Landfill Reopens Today, But With Rules
Starting today, the City of Barrie will gradually reopen the landfill to the public to allow residents to drop off garbage during the COVID-19 pandemic. The landfill (located at 272 Ferndale Dr. N.) w...
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Local Mayors Issue Message To Cottagers "Not Right Now"
"It's Not Worth the Drive Up North Right Now!" That's the joint message from mayors across the region. To help reduce the spread of COVID-19, municipalities surrounding Lake Simcoe and area-including ...
May 13, 2020
Georgian College Creates $1M COVID-19 Hardship Bursary
Georgian College has developed a new $1-million COVID-19 hardship bursary that will help to ease the financial burden its students are experiencing as a result of the pandemic. The COVID Hardship Burs...
May 13, 2020
Construction Begins On New Elmvale Food Bank
Work on the new Elmvale & District Food Bank facility is moving forward. A physically distanced groundbreaking ceremony was held yesterday. The new Elmvale & District Food Bank will be located...
May 13, 2020