Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Ontario Hits Covid-19 Testing Benchmark
Testing for Covid-19 is at an all time high in Ontario. Today Premier Doug Ford confirmed that as of May 1st, the Province has achieved 17,000 tests per day – a far cry from the 4,000 being done...
May 04, 2020
Canada Invests $850 Million To Aid Vaccine Research & Development
Canada is helping the battle against Covid-19 beyond its borders This morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Canada is providing $850 million to international efforts to fight the virus. He ...
May 04, 2020
Young Bicyclist Assaulted In Orillia
Orillia OPP are seeking tips about an assault after a man pushed a young rider off their bike on Atherley Road. It happened just east of Forest Avenue Saturday just after 8 pm. After the youngster was...
May 04, 2020
Barrie Launches Virtual Activities To Keep You Active And Entertained
The city of Barrie wants residents to stay active and engaged at home with virtual recreation activities It has launched the “Together At Home” digital hub, which provides a variety of rec...
May 04, 2020
Bleeker Street Reconstruction Begins
One of the essential construction projects moving forward today is on Bleeker Street in Orillia. Improvements will include: replacement of the existing sanitary sewers and storm drainage system, and r...
May 04, 2020
Orillia’s Landfill Reopens Today, But Expect Delays
Orillia’s landfill will reopen today. However, there will be new restrictions in place, including the number of people allowed on the site, how people can use it and the types of material that c...
May 04, 2020
Shine Green This Week For Children’s Mental Health
It’s Children's Mental Health Week (CMHW May 3-9). New Path Youth & Family Services in Barrie is asking everyone in Simcoe County to Shine Green for children's mental health. It is inviting ...
May 04, 2020
It’s Emergency Preparedness Week
It's Emergency Preparedness Week across the province. Residents are being reminded they should have an emergency survival kit, which contains everything you and your family would need to be safe and t...
May 04, 2020
More Money For Parents This Month
More tax-free money for parents is on the way this month from the federal government. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced the Canada Child Benefit for May will have an extra $300 per child. Th...
May 04, 2020
Some Businesses Are Reopening Today
The Ontario government is allowing certain businesses and workplaces to reopen today, as long as they comply with strict public health measures and operate safely during the COVID-19 outbreak. Those p...
May 04, 2020
