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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 ...
19h 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...
19h 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...
19h 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...
22h 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

Barrie man facing 62 charges after spree of fast-food break-ins
A Barrie man has been arrested following a spree of overnight break-ins targeting small fast-food businesses in the city. Between September ...
Oct 27, 2025

Alliston Hornets dominate for two weekend wins
The Alliston Hornets remain the top dog after a pair of weekends. On Friday, October 24th, the Hornets hosted the Innisfil Spartans in front...
Oct 27, 2025

South Simcoe forecast for Monday, October 27th
Happy Monday! Here is your South Simcoe forecast for this new week, per Environment Canada: Date Detailed Forecast Today Sunny. Fog patches ...
Oct 27, 2025

~$12,000 in tools stolen from Adjala-Tosorontio business
Nottawasaga OPP are investigating a break and enter at a business in Adjala-Tosorontio that resulted in the theft of roughly $12,000 worth o...
Oct 24, 2025

59-year-old Bradford man facing charges after physical altercation with teens
The South Simcoe Police Service has charged a 59-year-old Bradford man following a large altercation involving a group of youths at the BWG ...
Oct 24, 2025

Two Simcoe County students win $3000 scholarships
The Municipal Retirees Organization Ontario (MROO) has awarded $120,000 in student scholarships to outstanding students across the province,...
Oct 24, 2025

Battery Collection Week coming up for Simcoe County
The County of Simcoe is reminding residents to safely dispose of household batteries during Battery Collection Week next month. This initiat...
Oct 24, 2025

South Simcoe forecast for Friday, October 24th
Happy Friday! Here is your South Simcoe forecast for this weekend and the start of next week, per Environment Canada: Date Detailed Forecast...
Oct 24, 2025

Fun Halloween event at Simcoe County Museum this weekend
The Simcoe County Museum is welcoming families for a night of Halloween fun as its annual Night at the BOO-seum returns with new spooky surp...
Oct 23, 2025

Nottawasaga OPP clock speeding driver at 58 km/h over limit
A 55-year-old driver is facing multiple charges after being stopped by the Nottawasaga OPP Traffic Unit for excessive speeding on County Roa...
Oct 23, 2025

South Simcoe Police looking for unknown repeat liquor thief
South Simcoe Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect connected to two separate thefts at an Innisfil LCBO earlier t...
Oct 23, 2025

Barrie Police investigating break-in at Bayfield Mall
Barrie police are investigating a quick overnight break-in at a business in the Bayfield Mall that took place earlier this week. At around 3...
Oct 23, 2025

South Simcoe forecast for Thursday, October 23rd
More of the same today. Here is your South Simcoe forecast for the rest of this week and this weekend, per Environment Canada: Date Detailed...
Oct 23, 2025

Simcoe County continues emergency response preparation following annual conference
Emergency responders from across Ontario gathered in Simcoe County last week for the annual Simcoe Emergency Response Conference. Minister J...
Oct 22, 2025
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Santa Claus Parade returns to Bradford West Gwillimbury in November
The holiday season is set to sparkle in Bradford West Gwillimbury as the community gathers for its annual Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, No...
Oct 22, 2025
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BWG recognized for its efforts in protecting local water quality
The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury has once again been recognized by the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) with a Watersh...
Oct 22, 2025

Barrie man facing impaired driving charges after two-vehicle collision in Essa
A Barrie man is facing impaired driving charges after a two-vehicle collision on County Road 56 in Essa Township on Saturday night. Police s...
Oct 22, 2025
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OPP searching for stolen Bentley while owner was on vacation
Nottawasaga OPP are investigating the theft of a luxury vehicle from a residence in Essa Township earlier this month. Officers were called o...
Oct 22, 2025

Nottawasaga OPP bust illegal cannabis operation in Alliston
A months-long investigation by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has led to the seizure of over $73,000 worth of illegal cannabis products...
Oct 22, 2025

South Simcoe forecast for Wednesday, October 22nd
Happy Hump Day! Here is your South Simcoe forecast for the rest of this week, per Environment Canada: Today A few showers ending this mornin...
Oct 22, 2025

Nottawasaga Foundation donates additional $100,000 to Stevenson Memorial Hospital Foundation
The Nottawasaga Foundation has once again shown its dedication to local healthcare by contributing another $100,000 to the Stevenson Memoria...
Oct 21, 2025

Busy street in Alliston to be closed for Monster Mash this weekend
Alliston's Monster Mash event is taking place this weekend. On Saturday, October 25th, Victoria Street between Elizabeth Street to Centre St...
Oct 21, 2025













