Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Barrie Fire Victim Identified
The victim of a fire in Barrie has been identified as 48-year-old Fred Temple. The assistant Crown attorney died in a fire at his home on Shadowood Road in the city’s south end on July 4. The ca...
Jul 15, 2020
Fake Mask Exemption Cards Being Distributed Online
Fake mask exception cards are being distributed across the province. A Canadian flag appears in the right-hand corner with a message below that states “I have a medical condition that prevents m...
Jul 15, 2020
Premier Ford To Embark On Summer Tour Of Ontario
Premier Doug Ford plans to tour Ontario to thank local communities and businesses for their efforts during Covid-19. He says this summer he wants to hear from people as he travels over 5,000 km in the...
Jul 14, 2020
Blue-Green Algae Bloom In Midland
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit confirms a blue-green algae bloom in Little Lake Park Beach in Midland. Residents and visitors are being reminded to take precautions. The health unit says ther...
Jul 14, 2020
Fire And Water Bans Lifted
The water and fire bans have been lifted for most of Springwater Township. They both remain in effect for anyone on the Snow Valley Water System, which includes the Snow Valley Highlands, Snow Valley ...
Jul 14, 2020
Orillia Man Airlifted Following Motorcycle Crash In Gravenhurst
A 35-year-old Orillia man had to be airlifted following a motorcycle crash in Gravenhurst. Emergency responders attended the collision just before midnight Monday on Canning Road. A nearby resident ca...
Jul 14, 2020
Body Of Glee Star Naya Rivera Recovered From California Lake
The body of “Glee” star Naya Rivera has been found at a Southern California lake, where she went missing while swimming with her 4- year-old son almost a week ago. Ventura County Sheriff&#...
Jul 14, 2020
Swim Advisories In Effect
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has issued swimming advisories at several local beaches because of a higher than normal bacteria count in the water, which may pose increased health risks. The ...
Jul 14, 2020
Orillia Welcome Signs Get Surgical Masks
Even the welcome sign to the city of Orillia is wearing a mask. The signs have been adorned with replica surgical masks as a reminder that face coverings are mandatory when entering and public indoor ...
Jul 14, 2020
Man Rescued From Lake Simcoe
A man was rescued from Lake Simcoe thanks to the heroic actions of police, emergency responders and citizens. Sunday around 7:30 pm, South Simcoe Police responded after getting to a 911 call about a p...
Jul 13, 2020
