Author Archives: Laura Hampshire

The Clearview Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 1st Annual "Virtual" Women's Day. Sunday's event will be a day focused on Self Love, Wellness & Health, featuring a live online auction with items ...

Collingwood will begin celebrations for International Women's Day (IWD) today, with the ceremonial Flag Raising & Proclamation Ceremony at the public library. The Town will honour this year's IWD ...

The Tap into Maple experience starts running today. The month-long program is an opportunity to visit the region's maple syrup producers, and indulge in local maple-inspired cuisine. You can take a se...

This year's inductees for the Orillia Sports Hall of Fame have been announced by Sport Orillia. Mark Shivers, a former Orillia Athlete of the Year, and a trio of legendary local builders who helped gr...

The Collingwood Downtown Business Improvement Area has lit the iconic CWOOD sign in the colours of the flag of Ukraine: Blue and Yellow. It is encouraging residents and visitors to come to the sign be...

Former Collingwood Councillor John Markovich has passed away. Mayor Brian Saunderson offered condolences to the family on behalf of Council yesterday and asked that the flag be lowered at Town Hall. J...

Flags at the Clearview Administration Centre, facilities and Fire Halls are being lowered to half-staff today to honour the passing of former Clearview Township CAO Ted Hannan. Ted served as the Chief...

A police officer has been cleared of any wrong-doing after a 26 year old woman was injured during an incident in Barrie. The Director of the Special Investigations Unit, Joseph Martino, said the woman...

Health Minister Christine Elliott is calling it a career. Elliot released a statement this morning, announcing her decision to leave politics after serving the provincial government since 2018 as the ...

A Barrie woman is one step closer to claiming a lottery prize worth almost $36.5 million. Yvonne Sauve won the prize with LOTTO 6/49 on January 12, 2022. As Yvonne's sister is an employee at an author...