Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Shine Green This Week For Children's Mental Health
It's Children's Mental Health Week (CMHW May 3-9). New Path Youth & Family Services in Barrie is asking everyone in Simcoe County to Shine Green for children's mental health. It is inviting everyo...
May 04, 2020
It's Emergency Preparedness Week
It's Emergency Preparedness Week across the province. Residents are being reminded they should have an emergency survival kit, which contains everything you and your family would need to be safe and t...
May 04, 2020
More Money For Parents This Month
More tax-free money for parents is on the way this month from the federal government. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced the Canada Child Benefit for May will have an extra $300 per child. Th...
May 04, 2020
Some Businesses Are Reopening Today
The Ontario government is allowing certain businesses and workplaces to reopen today, as long as they comply with strict public health measures and operate safely during the COVID-19 outbreak. Those p...
May 04, 2020 Scott McLeod / CC
Orillia Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Charges
Orillia OPP have arrested and charged 3 people after a traffic stop in the city led to drug investigation. On Wednesday, police say they stopped a vehicle on West Street South and discovered the drive...
May 01, 2020
Boots And Hearts and Big Sky Festivals Cancelled
Big Sky Festival and Boots and Hearts are officially cancelled for this summer. The music festivals were both scheduled to happen at Burl's Creek in Oro Station. Fans who purchased tickets for the Big...
May 01, 2020
Military Assault Weapons Now Banned In Canada
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced new gun control measures today, including a ban on some "assault-style" firearms, less than two weeks after the Nova Scotia tragedy that claimed 22 lives. U...
May 01, 2020
Shine A Light for Doctor's Day!
Today is Doctor's Day and this year we are encouraged to "Shine A Light For All They Do" especially during these times. At 9 o'clock tonight, residents across Ontario are asked to show appreciation to...
May 01, 2020
Former Collingwood Fire Chief Francis Maguire Has Died
Francis Maguire, who led the Collingwood Fire Department as chief for 17 years, has died after a battle with cancer. He died on Wednesday April 29, 2020 at Campbell House Hospice in Collingwood at the...
May 01, 2020
Parole Board Releases Decision On Marco Muzzo
The Parole Board of Canada has released the details of its decision to release drunk driver Marco Muzzo on day parole . It says Muzzo faces a handful of conditions, including a restriction that he mus...
May 01, 2020