Simcoe County

• OPP Traffic Unit investigating fatal snowmobile crash in Georgian Bay, Ont.

  EMS and OPP searched for more than three hours to find the victims involved in a fatal head-on snowmobile collision in Georgian Bay Township Friday night.

  Canada

  Feb 17
  
• Heavy snow expected for parts of Simcoe County headed into weekend

  Environment Canada warns that lake-effect snow squalls are possible beginning Friday evening for the Barrie, Orillia and Hillsdale areas.

  Weather

  Jan 19
  
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• Snow squall warning in effect for parts of Simcoe County

  A snow squall warning has been issued by Environment Canada for parts of Simcoe County, with heavy snowfall expected for some areas.

  Weather

  Dec 13, 2023
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• 130 new affordable rental units up for grabs in Orillia, Ont.

  The county announced Wednesday it has opened the application process for 130 affordable rental units at the newly built County Orillia Campus.

  Canada

  Nov 1, 2023
• How Simcoe County is enhancing its winter response to homelessness plan

  The County of Simcoe is changing a few things this year in its homeless winter response plan in the hopes to serve the at risk community better.

  Canada

  Oct 12, 2023
• How to mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Barrie and Simcoe County

  On Saturday, Sept. 30, Canada will mark the third National Day for Truth and Reconciliation to recognize the impact of residential schools.

  Canada

  Sep 29, 2023
• Reality TV series looking for Bigfoot now airing, parts of Ontario in spotlight

  The folklore around the mythical hairy creature thought to be living in the woods is getting a new chapter with a new TV series investigating reported Bigfoot sightings in Ontario.

  Entertainment

  Sep 25, 2023
• Health unit raising concerns over alarming number of teens vaping in Simcoe Muskoka

  The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is speaking out about the alarming number of teens in the Simcoe Muskoka area who have started vaping.

  Health

  Sep 21, 2023
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• Ontario to move ahead with regional government review without facilitators

  In a statement, he has asked a legislative committee to instead conduct that review and notes that committees can carry out work in a 'public, open and accountable' manner.

  Politics

  Sep 13, 2023
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• What’s open and closed in Barrie and Simcoe County over the Labour Day long weekend

  As the Labour Day long weekend approaches, businesses and services in and around Ontario's Barrie and Simcoe County region will have altered hours.

  Canada

  Sep 1, 2023