Author Archives: Laura Hampshire
Empower Simcoe Launches Landlord Partnership Program
Empower Simcoe has unveiled its new Landlord Partnership Program, called The Journey Home. Its goal is to support the recovery of the Motel Shelter Model used throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, so that...
Nov 22, 2021 Source: Empower Simcoe
Elf On The Shelf Contest Is Back At RVH
The Elf On The Shelf contest is back at RVH. The first clue was revealed on social media Monday. It said: I've headed down south with a pick and a shovel. First, I'll break ground then camp in this ho...
Nov 22, 2021 Source: RVH
Barrie Declares Winter Maintenance Event
The City of Barrie is declaring a Winter Maintenance Event. It will allow crews to effectively clear the streets tonight. This means that on-street parking is prohibited overnight: November 23, 3-6am ...
Nov 22, 2021 Source: City Of Barrie
Ontario Helping More People Train for New Careers
The Premier has made a stop in Orillia today to make a big announcement. Doug Ford was at Orillia Auto and Truck Recyclers this morning to reveal the province is expanding jobs training and its second...
Nov 22, 2021 Source: Premier Doug Ford
Kids COVID-19 Vaccine Bookings Start Tuesday
Starting tomorrow (Tuesday) morning, parents will be able to book a COVID-19 vaccine for their kids aged 5 to 11. The province says approximately one million children in that age group are eligible to...
Nov 22, 2021 Source: Government Of Ontario
Barrie Police Make Three Arrests In Teen's Shooting Death
Barrie Police have arrested and charged three individuals in relation to the homicide of a 17-year-old boy. Police, including uniformed patrol, K9 Unit, and the Tactical Support Unit, responded to a r...
Nov 21, 2021
OPP Release Suspects Photo in Gravenhurst Theft
The OPP has released a surveillance photo of two suspects wanted in connection with a theft in Gravenhurst. Police say two women entered a business on Brock Street last Thursday and left with a quanti...
Nov 21, 2021 Source: OPP
WB Firefighters and Town Employees Test Positive For COVID-19
The Town of Wasaga Beach is advising the community that some members of the corporation have tested positive for COVID-19. It says most of these individuals are within the Wasaga Beach Fire Department...
Nov 21, 2021 Source: Town of Wasaga Beach
Messy Monday Morning Commute Possible...
A Winter Weather Travel Advisory is in effect for most of Simcoe County and Muskoka, while a Snow Squall Warning has been issued for the Collingwood and Barrie areas. Environment Canada is warning of ...
Nov 21, 2021 Source: Environment Canada
More Businesses Step Up To Support Hospice Georgian Triangle
This month C.F. Crozier & Associates started something incredible by matching every gift this month to Hospice Georgian Triangle, up to $10,000. Last week, Seeley and Arnill Construction Ltd. gene...
Nov 20, 2021 Source: Hospice Georgian Triangle