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Flu season has arrived early and it's worse than normal
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is urging residents to get their flu shot as soon as possible after an unusually early and r...
Dec 12, 2025

OPP arrest Adjala-Tosorontio man following months-long drug trafficking investigation
A Simcoe County man is facing several charges after police executed a search warrant at a home in Adjala-Tesorontio as part of an ongoing dr...
Dec 12, 2025

Three men arrested in Barrie following investigation into human trafficking
Barrie Police have charged three men following a months-long human trafficking investigation that began in September when a victim reported ...
Dec 12, 2025

South Simcoe forecast for Friday, December 12th
Happy Friday! Here is your South Simcoe forecast for this weekend and the start of next week, per Environment Canada: Date Detailed Forecast...
Dec 12, 2025

Changes to local recycling services beginning in January
Simcoe County is once again advising residents and businesses about upcoming changes to local recycling services as the province transitions...
Dec 11, 2025

Suspect wanted following robbery at Georgian Mall
Barrie Police need your help after a robbery at Georgian Mall last week. Just after 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 5th, officers were called...
Dec 11, 2025

South Simcoe Police arrest careless driver after hit-and-run collision
South Simcoe Police have charged a Kleinburg man after a dangerous driving incident in Bradford West Gwillimbury earlier this week. Police s...
Dec 11, 2025

South Simcoe forecast for Thursday, December 11th
The week is almost over! BUS CANCELLATIONS: Snow impacting school buses across Simcoe County A Snow Squall Warning is in place for today: &q...
Dec 11, 2025

BUS CANCELLATIONS: Snow impacting school buses across Simcoe County
Many school buses across Simcoe County have officially been cancelled. Simcoe County Student Transportation Consortium says that includes Al...
Dec 11, 2025

IndieFM's Socks for the Streets with Socks 4 Souls Canada
Mobility is vital. For our unhoused population, good foot health helps provide access to food, shelter and medical care. Clean, dry socks ar...
Dec 10, 2025

Enhanced firefighter training coming to BWG thanks to Enbridge Gas Ontario
Enbridge Gas Ontario is helping Bradford West Gwillimbury enhance firefighter training through a contribution to the Safe Community Project ...
Dec 10, 2025

South Simcoe Police arrest retail theft suspects after getaway vehicle crashes into BWG home
Two suspects face 37 charges after a stolen vehicle crashed into a Bradford West Gwillimbury home during a police investigation. Police say ...
Dec 10, 2025

South Simcoe forecast for Wednesday, December 10th
It's snowy! BUS CANCELLATIONS: No school buses running across Simcoe County A Snowfall Warning is in place for today: "An Alberta clipp...
Dec 10, 2025

BUS CANCELLATIONS: No school buses running across Simcoe County
All school buses across Simcoe County have officially been cancelled. Simcoe County Student Transportation Consortium says that includes All...
Dec 10, 2025

Highway 89 collision leads to pair of impaired driving charges
A 24-year-old New Tecumseth resident has been charged with impaired driving following a two-vehicle collision on Highway 89 over the weekend...
Dec 09, 2025

Outdoor skating season opens in Tottenham
The Town of New Tecumseth has officially opened the outdoor rink at the Tottenham Community and Fitness Centre, welcoming residents to enjoy...
Dec 09, 2025
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Winter break activities being held at Simcoe County Museum
The Simcoe County Museum is inviting families to take part in its Winter Break Activities. They're offering seasonal crafts, games, treats a...
Dec 09, 2025

South Simcoe forecast for Tuesday, December 9th
Snow is coming! Here is your South Simcoe forecast for this week, per Environment Canada: Today Mainly cloudy. Snow beginning early this aft...
Dec 09, 2025

Ring in the new year with BWG Family First Night celebration
Bradford West Gwillimbury (BWG) is inviting families to ring in the new year together at the 13th annual Family First Night celebration. The...
Dec 08, 2025
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Nottawasaga OPP investigating another truck theft
A pickup truck valued at nearly $80,000 was stolen from a New Tecumseth driveway last week, prompting an investigation by the Nottawasaga OP...
Dec 08, 2025

Simcoe County saw improvements in latest EQAO results
The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) says students made gains across several subjects in this year's provincewide EQAO assessment...
Dec 08, 2025
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Alliston Hornets fall in back-to-back games at home
The Alliston Hornets didn't have a great weekend. On Friday, December 5th, the Hornets welcomed in the Stayner Siskins to the New Tecumseth ...
Dec 08, 2025

South Simcoe forecast for Monday, December 8th
Happy Monday! Here is your South Simcoe forecast for this new week, per Environment Canada: Date Detailed Forecast Today Mainly cloudy. 40 p...
Dec 08, 2025

A Home for the Holidays fundraising online auction launching soon
CONTACT Community Services is launching its 4th annual A Home for the Holidays Online Auction, raising funds for its Community Hope Chest. R...
Dec 05, 2025
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Victorian Christmas celebration at Simcoe County Museum
The Simcoe County Museum is inviting residents to step back in time for three evenings of festive heritage during its annual Victorian Chris...
Dec 05, 2025

Truck stolen from Thornton driveway
Nottawasaga OPP are investigating the theft of a pickup truck taken from a residential driveway in Essa Township last week. Police were call...
Dec 05, 2025

South Simcoe forecast for Friday, December 5th
Happy Friday! Here is your South Simcoe forecast for this weekend and the start of next week, per Environment Canada: Today Increasing cloud...
Dec 05, 2025

Writing letters to Santa? Send them express!
A beloved Simcoe County holiday tradition is returning for 2025 with the comeback of the North Pole Express Mailboxes, created through a par...
Dec 04, 2025
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Upgrade coming to BWG Water Pollution Control Plant
The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury has broken ground on a major upgrade to its Water Pollution Control Plant, marking a key milestone in ...
Dec 04, 2025

Local health unit urging increased uptake of HPV vaccine
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is urging greater uptake of the HPV vaccine after new national data showed cervical cancer rates in ...
Dec 04, 2025












