Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Man Found Dead After Vehicle Hits Tree Off Highway 400
The OPP says a man is dead, after his vehicle was found off the northbound lanes of Highway 400 in Severn Township, where it had struck a tree. Police were notified about the accident about 1.5 kilome...
Dec 16, 2021 Source: OPP
Here We Blow Again...But This Time With Double-Digit Temperatures
It is going to be a record-breaking warm December day with temperatures expected to reach the double-digits. But the winds are also supposed to pick up, with possible gusts from 70-90 km/hr. As a resu...
Dec 16, 2021 Source; The Weather Network
Three Local OPP Detachments Launch R.I.D.E Initiative
Officers from three area detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) will be working together in the coming days to conduct a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) initiative in the int...
Dec 15, 2021 Source: OPP
Ramara Township Ratifies 2022 Budget
Ramara Township has ratified its 2022 Budget. It includes a 2.86 per cent tax increase (1.57 per cent combined rate), which results in an extra $45 a year per $300,000 in home assessment value. In 202...
Dec 15, 2021 Source: Ramara Township
Don't Cancel Holiday Plans, But Be Cautious: MOH
Don't cancel your holiday plans due to the spread of Omicron. Ontario's top doctor says he is making recommendations to the Ford government on potential health measures to battle the threat of the qui...
Dec 15, 2021 Source: Amazon
Simcoe-Muskoka Students Receive Rapid Antigen Tests
Students in Simcoe-Muskoka have started receiving rapid antigen tests for COVID-19 ahead of the Christmas break. The PCR self-collection initiative builds on the existing COVID-19 take-home PCR self-c...
Dec 15, 2021 Source: Ministry Of Health
Hospice Georgian Triangle Cancels Gift Of Light Event
Hospice Georgian Triangle has decided to cancel its Gift of Light event this week. Organizers say with the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in the province, and the higher transmission rate of the ...
Dec 14, 2021 Source: Hospice Georgian Triangle
Barrie Police Investigating Hit And Run
Barrie Police are investigating a hit and run. Police say a fail to remain motor vehicle collision happened on the evening of Nov. 18 in the area of Blake Street and Shanty Bay Road. They are looking ...
Dec 14, 2021 Source: Barrie Police
R.I.D.E. Stop Check Leads To 8 Pounds Of Pot
A R.I.D.E. check in Tiny Township has resulted in the seizure of a large quantity of marijuana. Officers stopped a Ford pick-up truck on Concession Road 4 and Crossland Road on Friday night, when they...
Dec 14, 2021 Source: OPP
Handgun and Prescription Pills Seized During Wellness Check
A wellness check has led to the seizure of a quantity of prescription pills and a 9mm Glock handgun in Midland. Southern Georgian Bay OPP received a call from the public for a wellness check of a fami...
Dec 14, 2021 Source: OPP