Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Conversion Therapy Criminal Offences Go Into Effect Today
Four new criminal offences go into effect today banning conversion therapy in Canada. Conversion therapy is defined as any practice, service or treatment designed to change a person's sexual orientati...
Jan 07, 2022 Source: Government Of Canada
Downed Line Being Blamed For Knocking Out Power To Thousands
Power has been restored to parts of Muskoka today, after a downed line knocked off power to approximately 11-thousand customers. Hydro one crews worked quickly last night to restore power and heat to ...
Jan 07, 2022 Source: Hydro One
Winter Weather Travel Advisory in Effect
A Winter Weather Travel Advisory is in effect for parts of Simcoe County today, including: Barrie - Collingwood - Hillsdale. Environment Canada says snow squalls off of Georgian Bay are expected to af...
Jan 07, 2022 Source: Environment Canada
Stunt Driver Stopped in Nottawa: OPP
A stunt driver has been stopped in Nottawa. The OPP says a vehicle was clocked at 155 km/hr in a 60 zone in a residential area and then failed to stop at a stop sign early last Thursday morning. Polic...
Jan 07, 2022 Source: OPP
Two COVID-19 Outbreaks Confirmed at OSMH
Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital (OSMH), in consultation with the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, (SMDHU), has confirmed COVID-19 outbreaks on two of its medical units, impacting a total of 14...
Jan 07, 2022 Source: OSMH
2022 Gravenhurst Dog Tags Are Now Available
2022 dog tags are now available in Gravenhurst. They can be purchased in-person at Pet Valu on Talisman Drive. Applicants are invited to pre-fill and print the application form online or complete the ...
Jan 06, 2022 Source: Town of Gravenhurst
Collingwood Blues Hosting Hot Dogs For Hockey
Since junior hockey is on hold, the Collingwood Blues is taking steps to advocate for youth sports in our community. Beginning this Friday, January 7, the Blues will start a new initiative called "Hot...
Jan 06, 2022 Source: Collingwood Blues
Stolen Team Canada Jersey Traced To Barrie, But Not Located Yet
Barrie Police are trying to locate a stolen white & red signed Team Canada Sidney Crosby Jersey. Police say the theft happened at a residence in York Region over the weekend, and led to the arrest...
Jan 06, 2022 Source: Barrie Police
OPP Respond To Person In Crisis in Midland
The OPP has successfully helped a person in crisis in Midland. Police were called to an apartment above a Young and Eighth Street business yesterday, when officers negotiated with the person and two h...
Jan 06, 2022 Source: OPP
Non-Urgent Surgeries Paused at OSMH
Following provincial direction, OSMH has temporarily paused non-urgent surgeries and procedures in response to the exponential increase in the number of COVID-19 cases being driven by the Omicron vari...
Jan 06, 2022 Source: OSMH