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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
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
Mayor Bill Gordon has proclaimed October 2026 as National Disability Employment Awareness Month in Midland, saying disability-inclusive workplaces strengthen the local economy and community life.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 2 min read
One year ago today, freezing rain began encasing Simcoe County, toppling trees, cutting power for days and causing $490 million in insured damage across Ontario and Quebec.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 2 min read
Orillia is in for a sunny day with a high of 18 C, but the forecast calls for a stretch of cloudy, showery weather heading into the weekend.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 2 min read
Alectra Utilities says electricity has been restored to all Barrie customers affected by an overnight storm that cut power to more than 4,000 homes and businesses at its peak.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 1 min read
A 20-year-old Simcoe County resident faces a charge of uttering threats following an OPP investigation into an alleged threat against Ontario's premier.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 1 min read
Doug Downey and Andrea Khanjin say local riding association members, many attending their first political convention, came away energized by the weekend gathering.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 3 min read
Barrie will pay its neighbouring municipalities as much as $38,085,000 for the 4,132 acres transferred into the city under a provincial boundary adjustment that took effect Jan. 1.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 3 min read
A 31-year-old Midland woman faces an impaired driving charge after OPP responded to a report of an unresponsive driver stopped at a traffic light on Jan. 14.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 1 min read
Innisfil homeowners will pay an average of $222.99 more in property taxes this year after council approved a budget with a lower-than-forecast blended increase.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 2 min read
Ontario's police watchdog has closed the file on a September arrest in Innisfil, finding the officer's use of force was reasonable and no charges are warranted.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 3 min read