Simcoe County

• Major break in Simcoe County fatal shooting from 2023, suspect arrested: police

  A woman is facing first-degree murder charges in connection with the shooting of a Simcoe County man in the parking lot of Village Square Mall two years ago.

  Crime

  Aug 29
  
• Off-duty paramedic honoured after rescuing injured police officer during snowstorm

  What started as a quick run to the grocery store turned into a heroic moment for one Simcoe County paramedic when he was off duty earlier this year.

  Canada

  Jun 1, 2024
  
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• 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, 2024
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• 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, 2024
• 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
• 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
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• 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
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• 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