Author Archives: Laura Hampshire

The new twin-pad arena and library building in Wasaga Beach has officially been named. Council has approved the name the Cortellucci Zancor Centre, which will be on signs at the building and used in c...

Members of Wasaga Beach council have approved a one-time investment of $25,000 to sponsor book and film production for the Tikki the Wonder Dog project. Funds will come from the town's Economic Develo...

Registration opens today for Barrie's spring and summer rec programs. This summer, the City will offer camp programs for children ages 5-12, and many for youth, at recreation centres and parks through...

A couple of new schools are going to be opening in Wasaga Beach over the next few years. The chair of the Simcoe County District School Board recently appeared before council to provide an update on t...

A Taste of Huntsville has kicked off. Eight restaurants on Main Street are offering fixed price menus for both lunch and dinner to encourage residents to visit their favourites and maybe try somewhere...

A child pornography investigation in Barrie has resulted in the arrest of a 26 year old man. Police say its Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit began an investigation in December after receiving an...

Some major public health restrictions are being lifted in Ontario today. Non-essential businesses will no longer no longer be required to ask patrons for proof of COVID-19 vaccination to allow entry, ...

A small protest of about a dozen people has gathered outside the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit office on Sperling Drive in Barrie today. Some of the protesters arrived in vehicles covered in Can...

The Barrie Good Food Box program helps individuals or families experiencing food insecurity. The boxes are packed with fresh, high-quality, seasonal fruits and vegetables, which can be purchased month...

Get your tickets now for the 2022 Family & Friends Drop the Ball Raffle. On September 10th, 2022 , 50,000 numbered golf balls will be dropped on the course of the Midland Golf and Country Club fro...