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Most City of Orillia facilities, including administrative offices, the public library and the waste diversion site, will be closed on Monday, Oct. 12 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 2 min read
The Town of Midland has completed the purchase of 830 Yonge Street, citing its strategic location, with a new fire hall among the possible future uses under discussion.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 2 min read
Nineteen individuals, businesses and organizations were recognized at the County of Simcoe's annual Age-Friendly Recognition Awards ceremony on Oct. 6, celebrating efforts that help older adults stay connected and independent.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 2 min read
Alex Nuttall, Tanya Saari and Russell J. Tighe laid out different plans for homelessness, city spending and data centres ahead of the Oct. 26 vote.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 3 min read
Midland's fire chief is warning residents that lithium-ion battery fires burn with extreme intensity and spread rapidly, as the town marks Fire Prevention Week with a push for safer charging, storage and disposal.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 2 min read
The Town of Midland and Tourism Simcoe County are hosting a one-day tourism conference on Nov. 3, with tickets now on sale at $30 and only 100 seats available.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 2 min read
The City of Orillia says raking leaves into ditches is prohibited and could result in fines, as crews work to prevent drainage problems and localized flooding this fall.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 2 min read
Barrie Police stopped 50 vehicles during an early-morning impaired driving checkpoint on Bradford Street, leading to one roadside breath test and one cannabis-related search.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 1 min read
Mayor Bill Gordon has proclaimed Oct. 1 to 7 as National Breastfeeding Week in Midland, part of a global push to support infant health.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 2 min read
The City of Orillia says it has extra compost on hand, and residents are welcome to take some home — as long as they bring their own shovel and containers.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 2 min read
The City of Orillia is accepting comments on its updated Engineering Design Criteria until Oct. 31, with the new rules taking effect Jan. 1, 2027.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 2 min read
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre is urging residents to book a mammogram during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, noting many eligible people in the region are not up to date on screening.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 2 min read