Author Archives: Laura Hampshire

Minesing United Church is closing. The church made the announcement on Facebook, writing: Today we share the very sad news that Minesing United Church will be closing. For over 150 years we have been ...

The OPP is continuing its investigation into a fatal snowmobile crash on Six Mile Lake that claimed the life of an Oro-Medonte man. Police say 23 year old Kye Linssen was killed, and a 23 year old Tor...

The victim of a fatal crash in Springwater has been identified. Police say a pickup truck and a vehicle collided on County Road 90 at George Johnston Road, just before 6 o'clock on Sunday night, claim...

The Ontario government is eliminating licence plate renewal fees for passenger vehicles, light-duty trucks, motorcycles and mopeds, effective March 13, 2022. It is also eliminating the requirement to ...

A Collingwood mom has opened Blue Mountains first automated pizza machine. PizzaForno is a special kiosk that serves up fresh artisan pizza that is ready in 3 minutes, and available 24 hours a day, 7 ...

An investigation into the theft of catalytic converters in Barrie has resulted in the arrests of two people. Police say between September 28, 2021, and January 28, 2022, it investigated the theft of 4...

A free 'Family Fun Fest' is being held at ODAS Park this weekend by the Orillia Fairgrounds Farmers' Market. The Fun Fest will include a petting zoo, snow creation contest with seed starter kit prize,...

Celebrate the Art of Winter in Collingwood this Family Day. The festival, which begins on Monday and runs through to February 27th, offers a variety of programs and opportunities that encourage us all...

A Barrie man is accused of selling suspected stolen property on social media. Police say the investigation began in January and led to the identity of a primary suspect. Police say a search warrant wa...

The OPP has made an arrest in relation to multiple break and enters in Orillia and Ramara. A concerned citizen contacted police about a suspicious vehicle at a construction site on West Street North l...