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Celebrate Canada Day in BWG with free event
The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury is inviting residents and visitors to celebrate Canada Day with a free community event. That's on Wedn...
2h ago

South Simcoe Office Crash offering free ice cream for your workplace
Workdays could soon get a lot sweeter thanks to a new contest from Indie FM! Listeners can now enter for a chance to win an 'Office Crash' I...
2h ago

Music in the Park returns to Innisfil this summer
The Town of Innisfil is bringing live music back to local parks this summer with the return of its free Music in the Park concert series. Th...
2h ago

Pair of teenagers arrested after group assaults trio in Barrie park
Two teenagers are facing charges after an altercation at a Barrie park left three people with minor injuries, including a man who was report...
2h ago

Celebrate Canada Day at Tottenham Conservation Area
The Town of New Tecumseth is inviting residents and visitors to celebrate Canada Day with an afternoon of family-friendly activities at the ...
6h ago
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Alliston forecast for Monday, June 29th
Date Detailed Forecast Today Sunny. Becoming a mix of sun and cloud this morning. High 29. Humidex 35. UV index 9 or very high. Tonight Part...
9h ago

South Simcoe Police rescue 11-year-old kayaker
An 11-year-old child was safely rescued after drifting approximately 1.5 kilometres from shore in an inflatable kayak on Lake Simcoe Wednesd...
Jun 26, 2026

TREES GALORE: NVCA celebrates 4.5 million planted trees across watershed
The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) is marking a major environmental milestone after planting 4.5 million trees across the ...
Jun 26, 2026

Deaths of man, woman in Barrie home confirmed as murder-suicide
Barrie Police say the deaths of two people found inside a north-end home last week have been determined to be the result of intimate partner...
Jun 26, 2026

South Simcoe forecast for Friday, June 26th
Happy Friday! Here is your South Simcoe forecast for this weekend, per Environment Canada: Date Detailed Forecast Today Mainly cloudy. Fog p...
Jun 26, 2026

Fish for free across Ontario for Canada Day
Ontario residents will be able to fish without a licence for nine days over the Canada Day holiday period. The provincial government has ann...
Jun 25, 2026

Provincial government warning residents of growing tick concern
Ontario residents are being encouraged to take extra precautions when spending time outdoors this summer as the province warns of increasing...
Jun 25, 2026

Local communities benefitting from Rural Ontario Development program investment
The Ontario government is investing more than $181,000 in economic development initiatives across Simcoe-Grey through the Rural Ontario Deve...
Jun 25, 2026
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SCDSB says more schools than ever are focusing on environmental sustainability
Environmental sustainability efforts are continuing to grow across the Simcoe County District School Board, with a record number of schools ...
Jun 25, 2026
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South Simcoe forecast for Thursday, June 25th
Here comes the rain! Here is your South Simcoe forecast for the rest of this week and this weekend, per Environment Canada: Date Detailed Fo...
Jun 25, 2026

More Ontario highways are getting increased speed limits
Ontario drivers will soon be able to travel at speeds of up to 110 km/h on most of the province's highway network. They're raising speed lim...
Jun 24, 2026

Lionel Stone Avenue East Reconstruction Project is on schedule, says Town of New Tecumseth
The Town of New Tecumseth is pushing back against what it describes as misinformation surrounding the ongoing Lionel Stone Avenue East Recon...
Jun 24, 2026

SCDSB celebrating local student receiving $120,000 scholarship
A local student is heading to university with significant financial support after being selected as one of Canada's top STEM scholars. Jimmy...
Jun 24, 2026
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South Simcoe forecast for Wednesday, June 24th
It's going to be a beautiful day! Here is your South Simcoe forecast for the rest of this week, per Environment Canada: Date Detailed Foreca...
Jun 24, 2026

Help shape the future of transit in BWG
The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury is asking residents to help shape the future of local transit by providing feedback on its pilot On-De...
Jun 23, 2026

Jackson Park officially opens in Innisfil
The Town of Innisfil officially opened Jackson Park last week. This eight-acre park is named after former Mayor Brian Jackson, who served as...
Jun 23, 2026

Motorcyclist dead after collision in Barrie
A 63-year-old Barrie man has died following a collision involving a motorcycle and a passenger vehicle in the city's south end. Officers wer...
Jun 23, 2026
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South Simcoe forecast for Tuesday, June 23rd
Get ready for some summertime sun! Here is your South Simcoe forecast for this week, per Environment Canada: Date Detailed Forecast Today Ma...
Jun 23, 2026

Over $1.5 million in funding announced for improving local healthcare
Residents in Angus and across Simcoe-Grey could see improved access to family doctors and primary care services as part of a new provincial ...
Jun 22, 2026

Live music returns to downtown BWG with Music in the Square series
Music in the Square returns to BWG with free summer concert series Residents and visitors will once again be able to enjoy live music in dow...
Jun 22, 2026
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Riverdale Park washrooms closed for repairs
The Town of New Tecumseth is advising residents and visitors that the washrooms at Riverdale Park have been temporarily closed due to an ope...
Jun 22, 2026

Three arrests made following series of bicycle thefts in BWG
South Simcoe Police made three arrests and recovered two stolen bicycles in Bradford West Gwillimbury last week. Police first responded to r...
Jun 22, 2026

Investigation underway after man found dead outside apartment building
Barrie Police are investigating a suspicious death after a 64-year-old man was found unconscious outside an apartment building in downtown B...
Jun 22, 2026

South Simcoe forecast for Monday, June 22nd
It's summer! Here is your South Simcoe forecast for this new week, per Environment Canada: Date Detailed Forecast Today A mix of sun and clo...
Jun 22, 2026

New Tecumseth Council honours outstanding community members
Several residents and community leaders were recognized by New Tecumseth Council this week for their outstanding contributions to the commun...
Jun 19, 2026







