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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
County of Simcoe seeking residents to serve as citizen appointees on committees and boards
The County of Simcoe is inviting residents to apply for citizen appointee positions on its committees and boards, with four-year terms starting in 2027. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, November 13.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 2 min read
Orillia eyes 7,000 new homes by 2051 as city doles out affordable housing grants
Orillia is projected to hit nearly 49,000 residents by 2051 and needs about 7,000 new housing units, prompting a suite of city programs backed by $4.5 million in federal funding. A 2026 grant stream offered up to $1.1 million for non-profit and charitable housing builders.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 2 min read
Midland's Hugel and Eighth intersection to close Oct. 13–14 for watermain work
The intersection will be fully closed from Oct. 13 at 7 a.m. to Oct. 14 at 6 p.m. for watermain work, with local traffic only and detour signs in place.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 2 min read
Orillia city offices, library and other facilities closed Thanksgiving Monday
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
Orillia invites public input on updated engineering design rules until Oct. 31
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