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Here's how waste collection in Simcoe County will change in 2026
Simcoe County says residential recycling collection will shift to Circular Materials management next year. It all starts on January 1st, as ...
20h ago

Nottawasaga OPP arrest New Tecumseth resident for impaired driving
A 48-year-old New Tecumseth resident is facing impaired driving charges after Nottawasaga OPP responded to reports of an erratic driver near...
20h ago

Woman arrested after breaking into Barrie restaurant and stealing alcohol
Barrie Police arrested a 50-year-old woman last week after a reported break and enter at a restaurant near Dunlop and Mulcaster Streets. Off...
20h ago

South Simcoe forecast for Tuesday, October 28th
Halloween is almost here! Here is your South Simcoe forecast for this week, per Environment Canada: Date Detailed Forecast Today Mainly sunn...
23h ago

Four local students receive prestigious post-secondary scholarships
Four local students from Barrie and Oro-Medonte have been recognized among Georgian College's 2025 Schulich Builders Scholarship recipients....
Oct 27, 2025

'Tis the season for flu and COVID-19 vaccinations
As respiratory virus activity rises this fall, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is encouraging residents to get immunized against inf...
Oct 27, 2025

OPP arrest late-night car hopping suspect
A car hopping woman has been arrested by Nottawasaga OPP. At roughly 1:00 a.m. on Monday, October 27th, officers arrived on-scene on Brentwo...
Oct 27, 2025

South Simcoe Police arrest overnight Tim Hortons thief
South Simcoe Police were able to arrest a break-and-enter suspect shortly after receiving the initial report. At around 1:10 a.m. on Friday,...
Oct 27, 2025


















