Author Archives: Laura Hampshire

A stolen vehicle, along with some drugs and weapons have been seized by the OPP after a RIDE check in Collingwood. The OPP says a vehicle was stopped on Monday night on Sixth Street, where an investig...

As a result of all the rain, the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority has issued an advisory for the public and especially children to stay away from all area water bodies. It says unstable ice c...

All weather warnings have ended for our region, but thanks to heavy rain ahead of a flash freeze, there are very icy road conditions reported across the region this morning. The forecast is calling fo...

The City of Barrie is focusing efforts on completing the design of 20 kms of new bike lanes, starting this year. These bike lanes will be implemented by narrowing travel lanes and removing on-street p...

The City of Barrie is consulting with Barrie landowners, residents, environmental advocacy groups, land developers and businesses to get feedback on preferences about the preferred approach to regulat...

City Council has approved $300,000 in funding for a pilot Recreation and Sport Community Grant Program to provide money to eligible sport or recreation organizations in Barrie for programs, events or ...

An incident that began with a suspicious person going to the wrong address in Barrie, has resulted in two arrests along with the seizure of drugs and a weapon. Police were called on Saturday night abo...

Thanks to investments made by the federal and provincial governments, residents of Midland will have access to more transitional, supportive housing. $3.6 million has been announced to help create a t...

The Township of Springwater is offering a new virtual presentation offered in celebration of Ontario Heritage Week. Through the newly developed "Heritage at Home" platform, residents will be able to e...

Today, February 22, 2022 has been declared as "World Thinking Day" in the Town of Collingwood. The day is celebrated by Girl Guides of Canada and champions issues affecting girls and young women aroun...