Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Wasaga Beach Dairy Queen Employee Receives Beacon Of Hope Award
An employee at the Wasaga Beach Dairy Queen has received the 2021 Beacon of Hope award. It is presented to North American DQ employees and franchisees who go above and beyond in their fundraising effo...
Feb 13, 2022 Source: Facebook
Retired Local Family Physician Honoured by RVH Scholarship
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) is honouring retired family physician, Dr. Laura Crook for her contributions to the hospital and the community, It is establishing a summer student research...
Feb 13, 2022 Dr. Laura Crook, pictured in 2009 with a patient in the prenatal clinic, spent her 37-year medical career providing exceptional patient care with a focus on child and maternal medicine. Her passion for academics and research helped foster an environment of discovery at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre.
Man Killed In Workplace Accident In Clearview
A 28 year old man has died in a workplace accident in Clearview. The OPP were called about an unresponsive man at a worksite on Highway 26, near the 12th and 13th Sideroads on Saturday morning. Police...
Feb 13, 2022 Photo from OPP
Collingwood Blues Backyard Rink Contest Returns!
The Collingwood Blues Backyard Rink Contest is back! Fans and hockey families are invited to enter the contest by submitting the photos of their backyard rinks with online voting on the Blues website ...
Feb 10, 2022 Source: Collingwood Blues
Roots North Music Festival Unveils Headlining Artists
The Roots North Music Festival has announced its headlining artists for this year's event. They include: JUNO Award winning power-trio, The Good Lovelies; dynamic singer-songwriter, Steve Poltz; soulf...
Feb 10, 2022 Source: Roots North Music Festival
Dress For Success Orillia and Barrie Needs Volunteer Mentors
Dress for Success Orillia and Barrie needs volunteer mentors. It is looking for 10 virtual volunteer mentors to provide one-on-one career advice to its clients. The time commitment is only 3 hours a m...
Feb 10, 2022 Source: Dress For Success
Walmart Backtracks On Minimum Purchase For Rapid Test Kits
Walmart has back-tracked on its a policy that had previously required customers in Ontario to make an online order of at least $35 to receive a 'free' rapid test kit. It made the change after receivin...
Feb 10, 2022 Source: Department of Health
Governor General Mary Simon Tests Positive For COVID-19
Another high-profile Canadian official has tested positive for COVID-19. Governor General Mary Simon has confirmed she has tested positive for the virus and is experiencing "mild symptoms". The news c...
Feb 10, 2022 Source: Governor General
Province Investing $7.2 Million In Georgian College and Lakehead University
Georgian College and Lakehead University are both getting a financial boost from the provincial government. It is investing $7.2M in funding to help provide a modern and safe learning environment for ...
Feb 09, 2022 Source: Georgian/Lakehead
Boil Water Advisory Issued For Portion Of Tiny Township
There is going to be a water service disruption in a portion of Tiny Township. Officials say the Lefaive Water System, which affects Robern Avenue, Adelard Road, and Centennial Road, will be undergoin...
Feb 09, 2022 Source: Tiny Township