Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Phase 2 Reopening Plans To Be Announced This Week
The Ontario government is expected to release details early this week on the next stage of reopening the economy. Premier Doug Ford said on Friday that his government will soon release information abo...
Jun 07, 2020
Ontario’s Stage 2 Reopening Won’t Happen Immediately
Ontario’s Stage 2 reopening process won’t happen immediately and the Province needs more money. That’s the takeaway today as Premier Doug Ford said the Federal restart package of $14...
Jun 05, 2020
Feds Announce $14 Billion Restart Agreement
A $14 billion restart agreement between the Federal government and the Provinces is in the works. PM Justin Trudeau says it will cover the next 6-8 months as the economy reopens. The Federal money wil...
Jun 05, 2020
SMCDSB Celebrating Grads With Lawn Signs
The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board has officially postponed graduations for all Grade 8 and 12 students until physical distancing rules are more relaxed and the size of gatherings is in...
Jun 05, 2020
RVH Receives Generous Donation For ICU Ventilators
A generous donation of $50,000 has been made to the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre in Barrie. The hospital say the money came from Jeff Rice, President of JCR Holdings and will be used towards ...
Jun 05, 2020
Orillia Extends Community Restrictions Until August 31
Orillia has extended certain community assistance measures and restrictions until Aug. 31. "The City continues to take a staged approach in its response to COVID-19, which includes re-evaluating and a...
Jun 05, 2020
8CANTWAIT Campaign To Curtail Police Violence
Following the murder of George Floyd and continued protests nationwide, police reform activists Campaign Zero has launched 8 Can't Wait. It's a database that tracks major cities' employment of eight p...
Jun 05, 2020
Barrie’s Virtual Rotary Fun Run Begins Today
The 33rd Annual Rotary Fun Run and Walk in Barrie, starts today.. But virtually instead. Anyone can participate! You can register as an individual or a team, by simply paying what you can. The event w...
Jun 05, 2020
Sunset Barrie Drive-In Hopes To Reopen This Weekend
Opening day has been delayed at the Sunset Barrie Drive-in. It had been planning to reopen today, but announced the delay on its Facebook page Thursday night. When it does open, hopefully this weekend...
Jun 05, 2020
Huge Crowd Attends Justice For Black Lives Rally In Barrie
About a thousand people have attended a Justice For Black Lives rally in Barrie. It took place outside City Hall yesterday afternoon and made its way to Meridian Place on the waterfront. The rally was...
Jun 05, 2020
