How Toronto’s Media Frame the 2026 Mayoral Race
Headlines and story selection can shape perceptions of political momentum. Establishing whether that influence favours a candidate requires more than a handful of examples.
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Midland's waterfront trail to stay partially closed until at least Oct. 21
A section of the Midland Rotary Waterfront Trail will remain off-limits for maintenance, with the town warning the closure could last until Oct. 21.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 1 min read
Midland proclaims Ontario Public Library Week, Oct. 18–24
Mayor Bill Gordon has declared Oct. 18–24, 2026 as Ontario Public Library Week in Midland, calling on residents to celebrate the Midland Public Library's role in the community.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 1 min read
Wasaga Beach raising Beach Drive five feet to end chronic flooding, town says
Wasaga Beach says its Beach Drive rebuild will lift the flood-prone road about five feet, with $10.9 million in provincial support and new detours for drivers and pedestrians.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 3 min read
Orillia election is Oct. 26: advance voting underway, free Election Express bus offered
More than 1,600 Orillia voters have already cast ballots, and the City has laid out everything residents need to know for Election Day, from voting locations to a free shuttle bus.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 2 min read
Construction begins Oct. 15 on Wasaga Stars Arena and library parking lot expansion
JB Enterprises will begin tree clearing and earthworks on Oct. 15 to prepare for a new parking lot serving the Wasaga Stars Arena and Wasaga Beach Public Library. Residents are being told to expect noise, equipment and truck traffic during permitted working hours.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 1 min read
Barrie man, 21, charged after four-month child exploitation investigation
Barrie Police have charged a 21-year-old man with possessing, accessing and distributing child sexual abuse material following a four-month investigation sparked by tips from a U.S.-based child protection centre.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 2 min read
Barrie man charged after Thanksgiving weekend collisions with parked cars, police say
Barrie Police say a 33-year-old man was arrested after a vehicle struck several parked cars on Stanley Street and was later found abandoned near Highway 400.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 2 min read
Eighth and Hugel intersection closure extended, could last until Friday: Town of Midland
The road closure at Eighth Street and Hugel Avenue has been extended until further notice due to ongoing water main work, and could remain in place until Oct. 16. The town has also confirmed voting details for the Oct. 26 voting day.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 2 min read
Retired officer stops impaired driver after near-misses on Highway 90: Barrie police
A retired police officer took a drunk driver's keys at a Barrie intersection Sunday night after watching the vehicle force oncoming cars off the road, police say.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 2 min read
Barrie's Midway Diner torn down to make way for $41-million wastewater centre
The diner at Bradford and John streets, a fixture for more than 60 years, was demolished this week as the site is cleared for the city's Wastewater Innovation Centre.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 2 min read
Barrie police seek dash cam footage of two-vehicle crash at Duckworth and Bell Farm
Barrie Police Service is asking anyone with dash camera footage of a two-vehicle collision at the Duckworth Street and Bell Farm Road intersection to come forward.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 1 min read