Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Outrage After Killer Drunk Driver Released On Day Parole
There is plenty of outrage today after Marco Muzzo, the man convicted of killing three children and their grandfather while driving drunk, was granted day parole. The parole hearing took place yesterd...
Apr 29, 2020
Simcoe County's First Emergency Child Care Centre Opens
Barrie's YMCA is opening Simcoe County's first emergency child care centre. The centre is located at Georgian College and is free of charge for any essential worker with no other options for child car...
Apr 28, 2020
Nominate An Orillia Nurse For The Annual Nightingale Award
Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital is seeking nominations for Annual Nightingale Award. It recognizes a nurse at OSMH who has gone above and beyond and made a difference in the lives of others Nomina...
Apr 28, 2020
Blue Mountains Landfill Reopens Today
The Town of The Blue Mountains landfill is reopening at 9:00 a.m. To help reduce line ups, even numbered households are being asked to visit today, while odd numbered households are welcomed on Thursd...
Apr 28, 2020
Two Muskoka Fires Under Investigation
A couple of fires are under investigation in Muskoka Lakes and Huntsville. The first happened late yesterday afternoon at a water access property on the east shore of Skeleton Lake in Muskoka Lakes. N...
Apr 28, 2020
COVID-19 Vaccine Could Be Ready As Early As September
A group of scientists at Oxford University has already begun clinical trials for a coronavirus vaccine, which could be ready by the fall. The trial began on April 23 and scientists reportedly plan to ...
Apr 28, 2020
Four New COVID-19 Cases Reported By Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit
There are four new cases of COVID 19 reported by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. It says the region currently has 237 confirmed cases of the virus, with more than half recovered, and a total ...
Apr 24, 2020
PM Announces Rent Relief For Small Businesses
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced significant rent relief to help businesses that can't afford to pay their landlords since they're shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic. Trudeau says th...
Apr 24, 2020
Line-Up Grows For Canadian Pandemic Benefit Concert
The line-up continues to grow for the Canadian pandemic benefit "Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble". It includes: Justin Bieber, Avril Lavigne, Celine Dion, Michael Buble, Buffy Sainte-Marie, and Geddy...
Apr 24, 2020
Daily Drug Busts By Orillia OPP This Week
It has been a busy week for drug busts by Orillia OPP. A 21-year-old man was arrested following a traffic stop on Colborne Street West on Wednesday, when police say they located drugs and cash in the ...
Apr 24, 2020 Logo: Ontario Provincial Police