Author Archives: Syndicated Content
$2.2 Billion Announced For Canadian Municipalities
The Federal government has announced $2.2 billion to help municipalities generate revenue in the face of Covid-19. As we move forward to restart the economy, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he̵...
Jun 01, 2020
Fairview Road Closure in Barrie
A major construction project is moving ahead in Barrie today. Fairview Rd. will be closed today from west of Bayview Ave. to just south of the ONroute service centre. However, the closure won't affect...
Jun 01, 2020
Limited Services Begin Today Along Trent-Severn Waterway
Starting today, the Trent Severn Waterway will begin offering limited visitor access and basic services, with the exception of Swift Rapids lockstation. It will not open on June 1 due to structural re...
Jun 01, 2020
Construction Begins On Lightfoot Trail In Orillia’s Tudhope Park
A portion of the Lightfoot Trail in J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park is closed for approximately two weeks for trail repair and resurfacing. As a result, the trail between the Moose Beach washroom building ...
Jun 01, 2020
Backcountry Camping at Ontario Parks and Recreational Camping on Crown Land Starts Today
Starting today, the Ontario government is gradually reintroducing camping in Ontario Parks and recreational camping on Crown land. Backcountry camping will be available at Ontario Parks, including acc...
Jun 01, 2020
New Fixed COVID-19 Electricity Rate
The Ontario government is suspending time of use electricity rates and introducing a fixed price under the COVID-19 Recovery Rate program. The new rate will be 12.8 cents per kilowatt-hour and will ap...
May 31, 2020
Drive-Ins and Batting Cages Allowed To Open
The provincial government has announced that drive-in theatres and batting cages are now allowed to reopen. The announcement was made in a news release on Saturday. David Hayes, who manages the Sunset...
May 31, 2020
Suspicious Fire Investigation In Barrie
A suspicious fire is under investigation in Barrie. It broke out on Saturday afternoon at an abandoned home on Essa Road. Police say information was received that three teenage boys were observed in t...
May 31, 2020
Staged Regional Reopening Possible – But First, More Testing
Premier Doug Ford says the Province is looking at a staged regional approach towards reopening Ontario. It’s not yet known how this would take shape, but with Ontario ramping up its testing meas...
May 29, 2020
$650 Million Announced For Indigenous Healthcare, Income Support and Shelters
The Federal government has announced $650 million for income support, new emergency women’s shelters and healthcare in Indigenous communities. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says $285 million of ...
May 29, 2020
