Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Local Drive-Ins Hosting Country Concert Featuring Blake Shelton
The Muskoka Drive-In and the Sunset Drive-In are hosting a special country concert this weekend! Encore Drive-In Nights Presents Blake Shelton with Very Special Guests Gwen Stefani and Trace Adkins, a...
Jul 23, 2020
Parks Canada Defers Reinstallation of Champlain Monument In Orillia
Parks Canada Agency has deferred the re-installation of the Samuel de Champlain statue at Orillia's Couchiching Beach Park. It says the decision was made to allow for additional progress on the implem...
Jul 23, 2020
Funding For New School In Shanty Bay
The Ontario government is investing over $500 million to build 30 new schools and make permanent additions to 15 existing facilities, supporting over 25,000 student spaces across the province. It incl...
Jul 23, 2020
Province’s Return To School Plan Coming Next Week
We’ll hear next week the Province’s plan for what school will look like in the fall. That from Education Minister Stephen Lecce today, who said the plans are being finalized now for a safe...
Jul 23, 2020
Tiny Township Cracks Down On Illegal Parking
Starting on Friday, the Township of Tiny will be ticketing and towing vehicles from public beach areas. The township is cracking down on drivers who are parking illegally in these areas. Parking is st...
Jul 23, 2020
BBQ and Tents Ban Starts At Barrie Waterfront Parks, Beaches and Trails This Saturday
Starting Saturday, BBQ’s and tents will be temporarily banned at City of Barrie waterfront parks, beaches and trails. Areas affected include: Centennial Park and Beach Dock Road Park Heritage Pa...
Jul 23, 2020
Speeder Nabbed In Springwater
Police have nabbed a speeder in Springwater Township. Officers stopped a vehicle on County Road 29 last night (Wednesday). Police say the vehicle was going 135 km/h in an 80 zone. A 35 year old from T...
Jul 23, 2020
Federal Offender Wanted On Canada-Wide Warrant May Be In Barrie, Orillia Or Wasaga Beach
A federal offender wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant may be in the Barrie, Orillia, Oro-Medonte and Wasaga Beach areas. Police say Mark Whyte is currently serving a thirteen (13) year sentence for break...
Jul 23, 2020
Baseball Is Back!
Baseball is back! One of the biggest changes the MLB adopted is the shortening of its regular season to just 60 games. There are also some new rules, such as teams in the National League being able to...
Jul 23, 2020
Orillia OPP Arrest Four Suspected Drunk Drivers Within 24 Hours
Orillia OPP has arrested and charged four suspected (4) impaired drivers in the span of 24 hours. On Saturday night, officers investigated a vehicle stopped on the side of Highway 12 near 11 and deter...
Jul 23, 2020
