Author Archives: Laura Hampshire

The Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) Auxiliary hit a major milestone with its most recent Community 50/50 draw. After a lucky Lee Ballantyne won $165,580 in the February 24 jackpot, the RVH...

Paul Pilger of Severn is the latest winner of the Soldiers' 50/50 monthly draw for February and takes home $19,765! Paul and his wife Carole were overjoyed to receive the news of their Soldiers' 50/50...

The Township of Ramara has developed a new Interactive Zoning Map. It will help residents and visitors learn about planning rules on individual properties. The public can access information related to...

Barriston Law has announced a generous $200,000 donation to Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH). This is Barriston's largest gift to RVH and will support the advancement of patient care in the...

The City of Barrie has achieved a 100% score from the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) for drinking water quality. The rating will be published in the Ministry's Chief Drinking W...

Two teens have been arrested in connection with a pair of convenience store robberies in Barrie. Police say in both incidents vaping products were stolen from the Circle K on Marsellus Drive. The firs...

Home Horizon has hit a new record with the Coldest Night of the Year event. This year's campaign raised over $210,000 (and still counting) with 82 teams and over 400 walkers. The Coldest Night of the ...

A 5-week series examining Indigenous histories and experiences in Canada begins today at Lakehead University. The series will also discuss how reconciliation can be enacted in meaningful ways in our c...

Registration begins today for the first Wasaga Beach Virtual Senior Active Living Fair. It will take place from March 14th-18 featuring presentations by the WB Public Library, Senior Active Living Cen...

March is #ITSTARTS Month in Simcoe County. The social movement promotes inclusion, acceptance, and equity within our vibrant, diverse and growing communities. It encourages Simcoe County residents to ...