Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
It's Pollinator Week!
It's Pollinator Week. The annual event is celebrated across the world about the importance of pollinators and what we can do to protect them. Barrie is hosting native plant walks at Sunnidale Park tom...
Jun 20, 2022 Source: City of Barrie
Ramara's Former Mayor And County Warden Dr. Tom Garry Has Died
Ramara's former Mayor and County Warden, Dr. Tom. Garry has passed away. Dr. Tom Garry had 21 years of municipal experience and served as a Councillor from 1977-1978, a Reeve for the Township of Mara ...
Jun 20, 2022 Source: Ramara Township
Poison Ivy Spraying This Week On Georgian Trail
All Georgian Trail users are being notified that spraying of poison ivy will be taking place this week. Spot spraying of the poison ivy on either side of the trail will be completed by Eagles Weed Con...
Jun 20, 2022 Source: Town of Collingwood
House Fire in Orillia Leaves Family Displaced And Two Cats Dead
The cause of a house fire in Orillia is under investigation. It broke out on Douglas Street around noon yesterday. Reports say no one was home at the time, but two cats perished in the blaze and the f...
Jun 20, 2022 Source: Orillia Fire
Vaccine Mandates End Today For Certain Travel And HOC
Starting today, the Canadian government is dropping the requirement that domestic and outbound international travellers be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. It is also suspending vaccination requirem...
Jun 20, 2022 Source: Government Of Canada
Collingwood United Soccer Club Supports "Soccer For Ukraine"
Collingwood United Soccer Club (CUSC) has joined a growing list of Ontario youth soccer organizations supporting Soccer 4 Ukraine! It is a non-profit support group providing free soccer camps and club...
Jun 20, 2022 Source: CUSC
Lakehead Hosting Tipi Raising Gathering
In honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day, Lakehead University Orillia will host a Tipi Raising Gathering this weekend. The day will begin with a Sunrise Ceremony on campus at 5:32 a.m. Saturday, f...
Jun 17, 2022 Source: Lakehead University
Drinking Water Advisory in Tiny Township
A drinking water advisory is in effect for the Lafontaine Drinking Water System in Tiny Township. It says the precautionary advisory relates to the consumption of municipal water by infants under the ...
Jun 17, 2022 Source: Tiny Township
Driver Attempts To Pull A Fast One On The OPP And Fails
An arrest has been made after police received a public complaint about suspicious activity in Clearview. The OPP stopped a van late last night as part of the investigation and while officers could not...
Jun 17, 2022 Source: OPP
Canadian Armed Forces Day Air Show This Father's Day Weekend
This Father's Day weekend includes the Canadian Armed Forces Day Air Show. It features aerial performances by the world's best military and civilian aerobatic teams. Not only will Canada's Snowbirds s...
Jun 17, 2022 Source: CFB Borden