Author Archives: Laura Hampshire

Georgian College is suspending its mask mandate in all locations on campus, starting this Saturday. That means the current requirement for masks in classrooms, labs and libraries is now also lifted. H...

In addition to being the first day of summer, it is also Canada's National Indigenous Peoples Day. It gives us a chance to recognize the many achievements of the country's Indigenous peoples, their di...

This has been declared St. John Ambulance Week in the Town of Collingwood. The clock tower will be illuminated red in recognition of the special proclamation. The official flag raising will be held at...

Just announced: Boy George & Culture Club will return to Casino Rama Resort on Saturday, September 3rd. With a career spanning over 30 years, GRAMMY Award-winning group Culture Club, led by front ...

A young cyclist has suffered life-altering injuries, after being hit by a vehicle in Orillia. The crash happened on West Ridge Boulevard on Sunday, June 19th shortly after 3:30 pm. Police say a youth ...

Two women have been arrested, following a shoplifting investigation in Orillia. The OPP was called to a theft in progress on Sunday afternoon at a store on Murphy Road, where officers located two susp...

RVH is celebrating its retiring President and CEO with a space named in her honour. Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) unveiled The Janice Skot Gathering Place during a special ceremony honou...

Barrie businessman Paul Sadlon has been found not guilty of sexual assault. The 89 year old was charged in connection with an incident in 2019, but the alleged victim's name was protected by a publica...

Summer has officially arrived! The summer solstice occurred at 5:14 a.m.. That's when Earth arrives at the point in its orbit where the North Pole is at its maximum tilt toward the Sun, resulting in t...

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, growing public mental health demands have led to challenges finding locally available services. As a result, the Ontario Counselling Finder was created to hel...