Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Bear Safety Tips
Southern Georgian Bay OPP have released some Bear Wise safety tips as spring like conditions start to arrive in the North Simcoe area. This is when bears awake from their winter hibernation period and...
Apr 30, 2020
Alleged Drunk Driver Arrested In Wasaga Beach
A suspected drunk driver has been arrested in Wasaga Beach. Police say on Tuesday night, they arrested a 19-year-old Barrie woman and novice driver, after receiving a call for a suspected impaired dri...
Apr 30, 2020
Georgian College Hosting Interactive Job-Searching Workshop Today
Georgian College is hosting an interactive workshop today to learn about job searching online. The video conference will be held at 1 this afternoon. Topics include: using social media as a job search...
Apr 30, 2020
Canadian Military Helicopter Has Crashed In Mediterranean Sea
A Canadian military helicopter serving with a NATO naval task force has reportedly crashed in the Ionian Sea while participating in a mission in international waters off Greece. Canadian Armed Forces ...
Apr 30, 2020
MP's Debating Student Financial Aid Package Today
A small group of MPs will meet in person in the House of Commons in Ottawa today to debate legislation that would provide $9 billion in financial aid to post-secondary students taking a financial hit ...
Apr 29, 2020
Suspect Wanted In Barrie Van And Gas Theft
Barrie Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect who is wanted for the theft of a van. Police were called to a business located on Ferndale Drive North on March 26, after the ow...
Apr 29, 2020
Bracebridge Crash Results In Impaired Charge
A crash in Bracebridge has resulted in impaired driving charges. Police say just before 230 yesterday afternoon, they received a report of a two vehicle head-on collision on Manitoba Street near Gibbs...
Apr 29, 2020
Suspected Impaired Driver Arrested After Crash In Tay Township
A suspected impaired driver has been arrested after a crash in Tay Township. Police say it happened after 10 last night, when a vehicle went into the ditch on Highway 12 near Triple Bay Rd After speak...
Apr 29, 2020
Huntsville Library Unveils New Website
The Huntsville Public Library website will be re-launched today with a new design and new content. Sue Dixon, Chair of the Library Board, says the new site is more user-friendly and incorporates new s...
Apr 29, 2020
RVH Preparing For Second Wave Of COVID-19
Staff at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre in Barrie are preparing for a second wave of COVID-19. A portion of the hospital's parking lot is being transformed into a field hospital with about 70 b...
Apr 29, 2020