Author Archives: Laura Hampshire

Following an extensive hiring process, the Township of Ramara is pleased to announce that Jessica Gunby has been hired as the new Chief Administrative Officer. Jessica will commence her position on Ja...

GO Transit is changing some schedules and reducing train service due to COVID-19-related staffing shortages, starting today. It says the changes are temporary. On the Barrie line: During the morning a...

Starting today, the province is providing free emergency child care to a variety of designated essential service workers, who are not able to accommodate their child's learning or care at home during ...

Georgian College students are starting their winter term online today. A record 9,300 students are enrolled at its campuses for this year, but due to the highly transmissible Omicron variant, the scho...

Doctor's notes will no longer be accepted as proof of a medical exemption from COVID-19 vaccination as of today. Settings that require proof-of-vaccination will no longer accept written medical exempt...

A Snow Squall Warning is in effect for most of the region. Environment Canada says snow squalls and lake effect snow could bring anywhere from 40-60cms by later today. It says the squalls could make t...

Bob Saget has died at the age of 65. According to TMZ, the comedian and actor passed away Sunday at a hotel in Orlando, Florida. The Sheriff's Department confirmed Saget's death on Twitter, writing "E...

As COVID-19 infections rise, and to ensure the safety and protection of staff and visitors, the Orillia Public Library is offering Express Pickup Service. It will allow patrons to pick up their materi...

The vessel formerly known as 'Miss Midland' needs a new name and you can help! Landmark Cruises is bringing the ship back to the shores of Southern Georgian Bay this summer. Presently she is named "Th...

Due to the cold weather advisory issued by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, the City of Orillia has opened the Orillia City Centre as a temporary warming centre today. Orillia City Centre, loc...