Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Below Seasonal Temperatures Forecasted Until Mid-Next Week
The bitter cold continues today. Looking at the long-range forecast, below seasonal temperatures are expected to stick around until at least mid-next week. An Extreme Cold Warning remains in effect. E...
Jan 21, 2022 Pavel Lozovikov / Unsplash
Reopening Plan Is "Irresponsible": RNAO
Not everyone is celebrating the government's decision to ease public health measures at the end of the month. The Registered Nurses' Association says it's irresponsible when people's surgeries and pro...
Jan 21, 2022 Source: RNAO
Simcoe County Skate Trail Is Now Open
After a successful soft launch to the season, the County of Simcoe skate trail has officially opened for the 2022 season. It remains a popular winter destination for residents across the region with o...
Jan 19, 2022 Source: Simcoe County Museum
After-School Virtual Programs For Students Diagnosed With ASD
Social and recreational programs are being offered for Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). They will be held virtually and will focus on...
Jan 19, 2022
Walk-In COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics For Kids Available In Simcoe-Muskoka
Walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics for kids are now being held in Simcoe County and Muskoka. The health unit says first and second pediatric doses for children aged five to 11 years are available at the...
Jan 19, 2022 Source: SMDHU
Collingwood Blues Host 1st Win A Backyard Rink Event
The Collingwood Blues has launched the 1st Annual "WIN A BACK YARD RINK EVENT". This contest is open to everyone in Collingwood and the surrounding area who would like to not only win a backyard rink ...
Jan 19, 2022 Source: Collingwood Blues
Citizen Complaints Lead To Arrests Of Two Alleged Drunk Drivers
Some concerned citizens have helped the OPP arrest two suspected drunk drivers in South Georgian Bay over the weekend. On January 16, 2022 at 8:32 p.m. officers attended the area of the Mountainview P...
Jan 19, 2022 Source: OPP
ATV and Trailer Stolen In Huntsville
The OPP is investigating the theft of an ATV and trailer in Huntsville. Police say it was taken from Muskoka Rock Company on Muskoka Road 3 on Sunday afternoon. The ATV and trailer are described as fo...
Jan 18, 2022 Source: OPP
Enjoy 21 Days of Electricity-Rate Relief
Off-peak electricity rates for residents and small businesses start today. The Ontario government is providing 21 days of electricity-rate relief to support families and workers spending more time at ...
Jan 18, 2022 Source: Ontario Energy
Clean-Up Continues Following Historic Winter Storm
The clean-up from one of the worst winter storms to hit southern Ontario in decades is expected to take a couple of days. Thousands of drivers along Toronto-area highways got stuck in the snow yesterd...
Jan 18, 2022 Source: OPP