Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Man Arrested Following Barrie Break-In
A 35 year old man has been arrested, following a weekend break-and enter, but Barrie Police say the suspect may have targeted other homes in the same area. Police say a home was broken into in the Bla...
Dec 20, 2021 Source: Barrie Police
Ramara Closing Township Facilities Today
Ramara is closing all Township facilities effective today due to the steady increase of COVID-19 cases and the concerning spread of the Omicron variant. In recognizing the rise in cases and the fast s...
Dec 20, 2021 Source: Ramara Township
Springwater Passes 2022 Budget With 1.98% Blended Tax Increase
Springwater has passed its 2022 budget, which includes a 2.73% municipal property tax increase. When combined with the County of Simcoe approved tax increase of 2% and the education rate which is expe...
Dec 20, 2021 Source: Springwater Township
SGB R.I.D.E. Initiative Stops More Than 3-Thousand Vehicles
More than 3-thousand vehicles have been stopped during a four-day R.I.D.E. initiative by three local OPP detachments. The results from those checks were: 4 Impaired Driving charges 1 Refusal to Comply...
Dec 20, 2021 Source: OPP
Booster Shot Appointments Open To Everyone 18 And Older
The Ontario government is rapidly accelerating its booster dose rollout by expanding eligibility to all individuals aged 18 and over today. It is also shortening the interval to three months following...
Dec 20, 2021 Source: Ministry Of Health
Al Langman Construction Purchases Essential Equipment for Obstetrics at OSMH
A special donation to Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital has helped it purchase the fifth and final life-saving Panda Bedded Warmer. Al Langman Construction (1998) Inc. recently donated $40,000 to the...
Dec 17, 2021 The Al Langman Construction (1998) Inc. site crew celebrated their purchase of the fifth and final life-saving Panda Bedded Warmer with a $40,000 gift to Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital’s Obstetrics Department.
Lakehead Launches 12 Days of Learning
Are you looking for a holiday gift idea that isn't 'more stuff' and involves a unique experience instead? Want to support local and learn at the same time? Lakehead University's 12 Days of Learning mi...
Dec 17, 2021 Source: Lakehead University
Lakehead University Awarded Over $224K to Assist in Tourism Industry Recovery
Lakehead University has been awarded $224,150 by the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities as part of the Ontario Micro-credentials Challenge Fund to develop micro-credentials focused on stren...
Dec 17, 2021 Source: Lakehead University
Georgian College Signs UN Sustainable Development Goals Accord
Georgian College is officially joining the global movement of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) by signing the SDG Accord for educational institutions. The 17 Sustainable Development ...
Dec 17, 2021 Georgian College President and CEO Dr. MaryLynn West-Moynes signs the Sustainable Development Goals Accord, committing the college to work to advance the 17 United Nations goals. Joining her are Neh Thakker, a Computer Programming and Analysis student who has been working with his peers to address racial inequalities, and Suzie Addison-Toor, Director of Student Success and Social Innovation.
Tickets Now On Sale For 2022 Golf Ball Drop in Midland
Tickets are now on sale for the 2022 Golf Ball Drop in Midland. Family & Friends Charitable Golf Tournament was held in September and raised $32,300 in support of Hospice Huronia and Waypoint Cent...
Dec 17, 2021 Source; Family and Friends