Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Barrie Family Appealing For Donations After Weekend Fire
A Barrie family has been left temporarily homeless after a weekend fire. It broke out on Saturday morning on Noam Road in the Bayfield/Cundles area of the north end, causing approximately $50,000-$100...
Apr 20, 2020
Mid-Pen Transit Temporarily Suspending Saturday Service
Mid-Pen Transit is temporarily suspending Saturday service, starting this weekend. The decision was made due to a decreased demand and the suspension will last through the May long weekend. Mid-Pen Tr...
Apr 20, 2020
Wasaga Beach Baby's Cause Of Death Yet To Be Released/Determined
An autopsy is going to be conducted on an 11 month old baby, who died in Wasaga Beach. Police were called late Friday night about a child in distress at a home in the area of River Road West. Police s...
Apr 20, 2020
Farm2Door Is Taking Orders Today
Starting at 8am this morning, you can order from some local farmers online through Farm 2 Door. There are over 40 local food items offered including: bread, meat, cheese, vegetables, frozen prepared m...
Apr 20, 2020
Check Grocery Store Wait Times
If you want to know how long the lineup is at your nearest grocery store or pharmacy, there's now a website to help you plan ahead. It is an online tool which frequently updates the wait times from pa...
Apr 20, 2020
At Least 17 People Killed In Mass Shooting In Nova Scotia
Police say at least 17 people, including an RCMP officer, have been killed in a mass shooting incident in Nova Scotia. The suspect is also dead following the incident, which is one of the most sensele...
Apr 20, 2020
Gun Scare In Clearview Township Results In Arrest
A man has been arrested, following a gun call in Clearview Township. Around 230 this morning, police were called about a man being threatened with a firearm in New Lowell. Officers arrived on the scen...
Apr 17, 2020
Orillia Traffic Stop Leads To Impaired Driving Charge
A traffic stop in Orillia has led to an impaired driving charge. Police say shortly after midnight this morning, they stopped a vehicle for a Traffic Act Violation on West Street. After speaking to th...
Apr 17, 2020 Logo: Ontario Provincial Police
Two People Arrested For Drug Trafficking In Orillia
Two people have been arrested for drug trafficking after a traffic stop in Orillia. The OPP says it stopped a vehicle for a traffic act violation late last night on King Street. Police say they took b...
Apr 17, 2020
Blue Mountain Village Offers COVID-19 Grant Program
The Blue Mountain Village Foundation has launched a grant program to combat COVID-19. The Accelerated Spring Grant Program will provide 15 grants of $1,000 each to local charities and non-profits. In ...
Apr 17, 2020