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Update on the redevelopment of Stevenson Memorial Hospital
Construction is progressing on the $405-million redevelopment of Stevenson Memorial Hospital, according to a recent update. The redevelopmen...
Oct 16, 2026
Simcoe County's population outpacing workforce, according to Georgian College report
Georgian College is warning that communities across central and southwestern Ontario are growing faster than their workforce. A new report i...
Oct 16, 2026
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South Simcoe Police Chief officially announces retirement
South Simcoe Police Service Chief of Police John Van Dyke will retire in January. This will conclude a 37-year policing career serving the c...
Oct 16, 2026
Woman hospitalized after Barrie collision
Barrie Police are investigating a two-vehicle collision that sent one driver to hospital with minor injuries. Emergency crews responded to t...
Oct 16, 2026
McDonald's Restaurants in Alliston and Angus holding cookie fundraiser this weekend for Stevenson Memorial Hospital Foundation
McDonald's Cookies for Health Care Campaign kicks off tomorrow at both McDonald's locations in Alliston and the location in Angus. 100% of ...
Oct 16, 2026
Georgian College debuting women's rugby sevens team this weekend
Georgian College's women's rugby sevens team is preparing to make history this weekend. It's their first-ever home opener as the Grizzlies b...
Oct 16, 2026
South Simcoe forecast for Friday, October 16th
Happy Friday! Here is your South Simcoe forecast for this weekend and the start of next week, per Environment Canada: Date Detailed Forecast...
Oct 16, 2026
Local hospice receiving $1 million in provincial funding
The Ontario government is providing $1.078 million in one-time funding to continue a palliative-focused community support service pilot prog...
Oct 15, 2026
