Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Wasaga Beach Mayor Appeals To SMDHU To Not Impose Restrictions
Wasaga Beach Mayor Nina Bilfolchi has written a letter to our medical officer of health, ahead of new restrictions being imposed on Monday. She is asking Dr. Charles Gardner to not implement any capac...
Dec 17, 2021 Source: Town of Wasaga Beach
Local Groups Receive Funds Through Orillia's Grant Programs
Some local groups have received funds through Orillia's grant programs. Mayor Steve Clarke and Coun. Mason Ainsworth presented $15,000 in grant funding to local organizations during a presentation at ...
Dec 17, 2021 Mayor Steve Clarke (back left) and Coun. Mason Ainsworth (back right) present representatives from local organizations with grants as part of the City of Orillia's grant programs at the Orillia City Centre on Dec. 16, 2021.
Police Continue To Investigate Summer Shooting Death In Tay Township
The OPP is appealing to the public for information in connection with the shooting death of a man in Tay Township this summer. Police say 24-year-old Jonus Palmer suffered fatal injuries as a result o...
Dec 17, 2021 Photo from OPP
More Power Outages Follow High Winds and Record-Breaking Warm Weather
Thousands of people remain without power this morning, after the latest wind storm moved through the province. Hydro One says crews are working hard to fix the problems, while additional resources are...
Dec 17, 2021 Source: Hydro One
Local R.I.D.E. Initiative Results In One Warning, One Arrest
A suspected impaired driver has been arrested in Wasaga Beach, following a RIDE initiative launched by three local OPP detachments. Officers stopped numerous vehicles yesterday in the area of Highway ...
Dec 16, 2021 Source: OPP
Special Pop-Up Shop Featuring Collingwood Girl's Clothing Collection
A special pop-up shop is opening in Collingwood for the next three days, in order to raise money for a great cause. The Good Hood Club is a loungewear company that donates 50% of its profits to Pediat...
Dec 16, 2021 Source: The Good Hood Club
More Than 50 Charges and Six Arrests In Human Trafficking Investigation
The Provincial Human Trafficking Intelligence-led Joint Forces Strategy (IJFS) has officially been launched and has already resulted in six arrests, with more than 50 charges laid. Two human trafficki...
Dec 16, 2021 Source: OPP
Gravenhurst Library Goes Fine Free!
An early Christmas gift is coming from the Gravenhurst Public Library! It is going fine free, which means that starting immediately, all outstanding overdue fines will be cleared from people's Gravenh...
Dec 16, 2021 Source: Gravenhurst Library
More Charges Laid Against Orillia Sex Assault Suspect
Additional charges have been laid against a suspect in a sexual assault investigation in Orillia. The OPP says an 18 year old man was arrested, after a woman was assaulted during a break-and-enter on ...
Dec 16, 2021 Source: OPP
Over $9K Raised During Ramara's Holiday Giving Food Drive
Over 9-thousand dollars has been raised during the Holiday Giving Food Drive in Ramara. The campaign ran from Nov. 29 to Dec. 13, and all funds raised supported children and families in the Ramara com...
Dec 16, 2021 Source: Ramara Township