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Simcoe Paramedics to undergo driving training with new program
County of Simcoe Paramedic Services has introduced the Paramedic Driving Enhancement Program (PDEP), a new initiative designed to improve th...
Sep 12, 2025

Camphill in Angus receives $146,500 for restoration work
Camphill Communities Ontario has received $146,500 in provincial funding to renovate and restore Novalis Hall, its rural community hub in An...
Sep 12, 2025
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County of Simcoe ready to help individuals being relocated from homeless encampments
The County of Simcoe says it is ready to provide immediate and ongoing support for individuals being relocated from encampments, including t...
Sep 12, 2025
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Tottenham man arrested for human trafficking, making child pornography
York Regional Police say a Tottenham man has been charged following a human trafficking investigation involving a victim under the age of 18...
Sep 12, 2025

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

PREVIEW: Alliston Hornets begin season at home
The Alliston Hornets kick off their 2025-2026 PJHL regular season this weekend with a pair of home games. On Friday, September 12th, the Hor...
Sep 11, 2025

Innisfil holding Week of Welcome event next week
The Town of Innisfil, in partnership with the Innisfil ideaLAB & Library, is inviting the community to a special Week of Welcome (WOW) e...
Sep 11, 2025

Innisfil police chase ends in arrest of Bradford woman
A Bradford woman has been arrested after a police chase through an Innsifil residential area. On Saturday, September 6th, at roughly 5:50 p....
Sep 11, 2025

Georgian College campuses remain open amidst province-wide support staff strike
The full-time support staff (FTSS) bargaining unit of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) is on strike as of 12:01 a.m. Thurs...
Sep 11, 2025
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York Police arrest Innisfil man after shots fired in Vaughan
An Innisfil man has been arrested after shots were fired at a home in Vaughan. On Wednesday, September 10th, just before 2:00 a.m., police r...
Sep 11, 2025

Quilt, Rug and Artisan Fair returning to Simcoe County Museum
The artistry of local craftsmanship will be on full display at the Simcoe County Museum this September, as artisans' guilds showcase their f...
Sep 11, 2025
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Local conservation authority demanding change in recycling regulations
The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) is urging Ontario's Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, the Honourable...
Sep 11, 2025

South Simcoe forecast for Thursday, September 11th
The week is almost over! Here is your South Simcoe forecast for the rest of this week and this weekend, per Environment Canada: Date Detaile...
Sep 11, 2025

These roads will close this weekend for the Beeton Fall Fair
The community is getting ready to celebrate one of its most cherished traditions! It's time for the Beeton Fall Fair. To help keep participa...
Sep 10, 2025

InnisFALL returns to Innisfil for event's second year
The Town of Innisfil is inviting residents to come together for the return of InnisFALL, the community's fall festival now in its second yea...
Sep 10, 2025

Simcoe County ready to support Barrie in State of Emergency
Simcoe County Warden Basil Clarke has issued a statement following the City of Barrie's declaration of a State of Emergency to address growi...
Sep 10, 2025
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MakerFEST returning to Innisfil Library this weekend
The Innisfil ideaLAB & Library is bringing back one of the community's favourite annual events. Now in its 11th year, MakerFEST is a cel...
Sep 10, 2025

South Simcoe forecast for Wednesday, September 10th
It's a foggy morning. Here is your South Simcoe forecast for the rest of this week, per Environment Canada: Date Detailed Forecast Today Sun...
Sep 10, 2025

Terry Fox Run is being held this weekend
You can soon run to raise money for cancer research! According to the Terry Fox Foundation's website, Alliston's annual Terry Fox Run is sch...
Sep 09, 2025

Simcoe County getting ready for annual Week of Welcome
The County of Simcoe, alongside community partners, is preparing to host its third annual Week of Welcome from Monday, September 15th to Fri...
Sep 09, 2025
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First human case of West Nile this year confirmed for Simcoe County
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) has confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus (WNv) in the region this year. The cas...
Sep 09, 2025
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Police chase through Barrie ends in multiple arrests
Barrie Police have arrested three men after an early morning break and enter turned into a dangerous chase through the city. Just before 4:0...
Sep 09, 2025

South Simcoe forecast for Tuesday, September 9th
It's another beautiful day today! Here is your South Simcoe forecast for this week, per Environment Canada: Date Detailed Forecast Today Sun...
Sep 09, 2025

Roughly 3700 students in the area need to update their immunization records
The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reminding Grade 11 and 12 students to update their immunization records by Tuesday, Septe...
Sep 08, 2025

Stevenson Memorial Hospital Foundation hits $1 million for ongoing fundraiser
The Stevenson Memorial Hospital Foundation (SMHF) is celebrating the remarkable success of its Building Your Stevenson for Tomorrow, Togethe...
Sep 08, 2025

New Tecumseth, Honda celebrating delay in Zero Emissions Vehicle sales mandate
Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced that the federal Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) sales mandate, originally set to begin in 2026, will ...
Sep 08, 2025

Tottenham man among group arrested for possession of firearm
A Tottenham resident is among a group of suspects involved in a traffic stop-turned-gun seizure in Mississauga. On Saturday, August 30th, of...
Sep 08, 2025

South Simcoe forecast for Monday, September 8th
It's going to be a great week! Here is your South Simcoe forecast for this new week, per Environment Canada: Date Detailed Forecast Today A ...
Sep 08, 2025

Returning tourism campaign highlighting most treasured spots in Simcoe County
Tourism Simcoe County, in partnership with local municipalities, is once again inviting residents and visitors to step inside some of the re...
Sep 05, 2025
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York man arrested for child pornography, with ties to Simcoe County
Peel Regional Police have charged a York Region man with multiple sexual assault offences involving girls under the age of 16, and investiga...
Sep 05, 2025