Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Traffic Stop Tiny Leads To Drugs, A Handgun and Arrests
A traffic stop in Tiny Township has resulted in the seizure of drugs and a handgun. The OPP was investigating an incident at a property on Boblyn Road on Wednesday, when a vehicle left the scene upon ...
Nov 26, 2021 Source: OPP
Feedback Wanted On Collingwood's 2022 Budget
Collingwood Council has reviewed draft 3 of the 2022 Budget and wants to hear from residents about what they think. The budget contains a proposed tax increase of 2 per cent, which means another 5.50 ...
Nov 26, 2021 Source: Town of Collingwood
Wasaga Beach Town Hall Reopens Today
Wasaga Beach town hall will re-open to the public today. It was closed earlier this week after an outbreak was declared at the facility. Rapid antigen testing of all staff has taken place and the resu...
Nov 26, 2021
Child and Youth Mental Health Program at RVH Gets Financial Boost
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) has received more than $1.7 million from the County of Simcoe as part of its ongoing support of local healthcare and the Simcoe County Hospital Alliance. Th...
Nov 26, 2021 Photo: From left to right: Ben Petersen, RVH Executive Vice President Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer; Jane Sinclair, General Manager, Health and Emergency Services; Deputy Warden County of Simcoe and Mayor of Innisfil, Lynn Dollin; Janice Skot, RVH President and CEO; Harry Hughes, County of Simcoe Councillor and Mayor, Oro-Medonte; Nancy Savage, RVH Executive Vice President, Patient and Family Experience, Chief Nursing Executive
Updated Guidance On How To Celebrate Holidays Safely
Ontario's Medical Officer of Health has released updated guidance ahead of the holiday season about how to celebrate safely with loved ones. Dr. Kieran Moore says the pandemic is not over and he's urg...
Nov 26, 2021 Rodion Kutsaev / Unsplash
Kimber Valley Farms Hosting Christmas Market
Kimber Valley Farms, a unique Icelandic fibre sheep farm, located in the stunning Beaver Valley in Kimberley is hosting its very first Christmas market. The market will be held in their large open hor...
Nov 26, 2021 Source: Kimber Valley Farms
Fleur•ish's 2nd Outside Winter Market
Fleurish is holding its second outside winter market. It is being held at the floral shop north of Barrie on Saturday, Nov. 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year's market will showcase such items as com...
Nov 26, 2021 Source: Fleur*ish
Snow Returns to the Forecast
After the rain washed away most of the snow, we're getting more of it. A Snow Squall Warning is in effect for parts of Simcoe County (Barrie/Collingwood/Hillsdale), while a Winter Travel Advisory has ...
Nov 26, 2021 Source: Environment Canada
SIU Investigating Police Taser And Rubber Bullet Incident in Barrie
The province's Special Investigations Unit is investigating following the police discharge of an Anti-Riot Weapon Enfield (ARWEN) at a 39-year-old man in Barrie this morning. Preliminary information s...
Nov 25, 2021
PM Statement On International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women: "Today, on the International Day for the Elimination of...
Nov 25, 2021 Source: Government Of Canada