Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
UPDATE: Located Safe! -Missing Vulnerable Man From Georgina Could Be In Barrie, Orillia Areas
A man who was reported missing from Georgina has been located safe in Barrie. Police say Peter Meyer was found on March 18th and would like to thank the public for its assistance. Original Story: A 66...
Mar 18, 2022 Source: Barrie Police
Nominations Being Accepted For Gravenhurst Senior Of The Year
Nominations are now open for Gravenhurst Senior of The Year. This annual award honours one outstanding local senior, who must be over the age of 65 and have enriched the social, cultural or civic life...
Mar 18, 2022 Source: Town of Gravenhurst
Barrie Recognizes Transit Worker Appreciation Day
The City of Barrie is recognizing Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day today by saying thank you to the many drivers who show up each day to get people to where they need to be. "Transit opera...
Mar 18, 2022 Source: City Of Barrie
Strike Averted By Faculty At Ontario Colleges
A potential strike involving faculty members at colleges in Ontario has been averted. It would have affected about half-a-million students in the province. The College Employer Council and the OPSEU a...
Mar 18, 2022 Source: The College Employer Council
Ice-Blading Operations Begin On Gravenhurst Roads
Town road crews have begun 'ice-blading' operations on local Gravenhurst roads. The goal of ice-blading is to remove ice build-up on the roadways caused by frequent freeze-thaw cycles that Muskoka exp...
Mar 17, 2022 Town of Gravenhurst
Driver Flees After Van Crashes Into Barrie Utility Pole
The K-9 Unit had to be called in, after the driver of a mini-van crashed into a utility pole in Barrie and fled the scene. The accident happened on Bradford Street between Victoria and John shortly af...
Mar 17, 2022 Source: Mike Roy
SMDHU COVID-19 Clinics Offering Walk-Ins Only, Starting Saturday
Effective Saturday, all public health COVID-19 vaccination community clinics in Simcoe-Muskoka will offer appointments by walk-in only. They will operate from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. throughout the week and ...
Mar 17, 2022 Source: SMDHU
Luck of the Irish Brings Double-Digit Temperatures
The luck of the Irish could be giving us double-digits temperatures today and a little taste of spring, just a few days before the season officially arrives. The forecast is calling for highs between ...
Mar 17, 2022 Tracy / CC
Bracebridge Residents Warned of Potential Flooding
Since spring is fast approaching, flooding in low lying areas of Bracebridge is a potential risk due to melting snow and rainfall. The Town wishes to remind its residents and visitors that freshet pre...
Mar 17, 2022 Source: Town Of Bracebridge
OSMH Further Easing Visitor Restrictions
More hospital inpatients will be eligible to receive visitors under the latest revision to the Visiting Policy at Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital (OSMH) effective immediately. Under the previous r...
Mar 17, 2022 Source: OSMH