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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
Brandon Costa, who set the fire that destroyed a historic downtown Orillia building, was back in a Barrie courtroom Wednesday after pleading guilty to violating his probation.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 2 min read
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 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
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
A stretch of the Midland Rotary Waterfront Trail will be off limits to cyclists and pedestrians for four days next week while maintenance work is carried out.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 1 min read
Midland residents will see no Mid-Pen Transit service and closed municipal facilities on Thanksgiving Day, Monday, Oct. 12, while County waste collection continues as usual.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 2 min read
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
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 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