Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Subaru Of Orillia Snow Day Raises Over $5K For OSMH
The 4th annual Subaru of Orillia Snow Day has Raised over $5,000 for Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital. The event was held at the Heights of Horseshoe back in March, when approximately 200 skiers an...
May 05, 2020
Now There Are Murder Hornets?!?
The world's largest hornet, a 2-inch killer dubbed the "Murder Hornet" with an appetite for honey bees, has been found in Washington state, where entomologists were making plans to wipe it out. The gi...
May 05, 2020
Remains Of Sub-Lt. Abbigail Cowbrough Returning Home Wednesday
The body of Sub-Lt. Abbigail Cowbrough who was killed in the crash of a Canadian military Cyclone helicopter will arrive back in Canada tomorrow. There will be a repatriation ceremony for her at CFB T...
May 05, 2020
Nicolas Cage To Star In Joe Exotic TV Show
Nicolas Cage is set to star as Joe Exotic in a TV miniseries--his first role on the small screen. The eight-part project will explore how Joe Shreibvogel became Joe Exotic and detail his effort to kee...
May 05, 2020
Mom's Getting A Polar Vortex This Year
Moms in Ontario may be getting a "polar vortex" this year. It could bring us record low temperatures and several frosty mornings later this week. Forecasters predict the high in the region could drop ...
May 05, 2020
It's Giving Tuesday!
An annual day of giving that normally takes place in December is making an early appearance to help those struggling through the COVID-19 pandemic. Today is Giving Tuesday. The grassroots movement enc...
May 05, 2020
Thousands Of Cottagers May Soon Say "We're Here......"
Thousands of cottagers may soon be heading our way. (Even though, we all know some are already here.) The chief medical officer of health for the Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit, Dr. Charles Gardn...
May 05, 2020
Barrie Launches Virtual Activities To Keep You Active And Entertained
The city of Barrie wants residents to stay active and engaged at home with virtual recreation activities It has launched the "Together At Home" digital hub, which provides a variety of recreational ac...
May 04, 2020
Bleeker Street Reconstruction Begins
One of the essential construction projects moving forward today is on Bleeker Street in Orillia. Improvements will include: replacement of the existing sanitary sewers and storm drainage system, and r...
May 04, 2020
Orillia's Landfill Reopens Today, But Expect Delays
Orillia's landfill will reopen today. However, there will be new restrictions in place, including the number of people allowed on the site, how people can use it and the types of material that can be ...
May 04, 2020