Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Identifying The Victims Of Nova Scotia's Mass Shooting
More details are being released about the 18 victims of a mass shooting in Nova Scotia. The shooter's 12-hour rampage began Saturday night in the quaint coastal village of Portapique in Nova Scotia an...
Apr 21, 2020
Latest COVID-19 Numbers for Simcoe-Muskoka
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit currently has 202 confirmed cases of COVID-19 including 100 recovered, 10 hospitalizations and 12 deaths. It says 18 new cases have been reported since Friday. ...
Apr 20, 2020
Man Arrested Following Midland Robbery
An arrest has been made in connection with a robbery in Midland. Police were called to a robbery in progress at the Circle K on Midland Avenue on Saturday morning, but the suspect had managed to escap...
Apr 20, 2020
Positive COVID-19 Projections Released By Ontario Health Officials
Some positive news have been released today by Ontario Public Health officials. They have released their latest projections on the severity of COVID-19 in the province. Officials now say they expect 2...
Apr 20, 2020
Former Barrie Liberal MP and MPP Aileen Carroll Has Died
Former Barrie Liberal MP and MPP Aileen Carroll has died. She served as a member of the House of Commons from 1997 to 2006--representing the ridings of Barrie-Simcoe-Bradford and Barrie. Carroll also ...
Apr 20, 2020
Prime Minister Expresses Condolences, Following Mass Shooting In Nova Scotia
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has expressed his condolences to the family and friends of the victims of a mass shooting in Nova Scotia. At least 17 people were killed yesterday, including RCMP officer...
Apr 20, 2020
OSSTF Reaches Tentative Deal With The Province
After a few months of walk-outs and job action, Ontario's public high school teachers have signed a new three-year contract with the province. OSSTF President Harvey Bischof acknowledged that the "ext...
Apr 20, 2020
Scotiabank Orillia Makes $20K Donation To OSMH
Scotiabank Orillia has made a $20,000 donation to Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital's general equipment fund. The gift is the final installment of a larger $100,000 pledge commitment made in 2015. T...
Apr 20, 2020
Orillia Man Has Shaved Off His Trademark Beard For Local Food Bank
After 15 years, an Orillia man has shaved off his 'trademark' beard to help the local food bank. Joe Cornelisse made the promise to shave his beard live on Facebook, if he could raise $1,000 for The S...
Apr 20, 2020
Suspect Photos Released In Alleged Spitting Attack At Allandale Station
Barrie police have released photos of a man accused of spitting in the face of a GO train engineer at the Allandale Station. A spokesperson for Metrolinx says the alleged incident happened last Tuesda...
Apr 20, 2020