Five Canadian IT Leaders and Organizations Recognized in 2026 Awards
Honourees from Durham, Brampton, Manulife, Premier Tech and Yorkville University receive national spotlight for technology innovation and leadership
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Five Canadian IT Leaders and Organizations Recognized in 2026 Awards
Honourees from Durham, Brampton, Manulife, Premier Tech and Yorkville University receive national spotlight for technology innovation and leadership
By Naresh Selva · 4 min read
Orillia's community event poster wall goes digital with new online Bulletin Board
Information Orillia has launched The Bulletin Board, an online version of the long-standing poster wall outside its downtown office. Local organizers can now submit event posters for anyone to browse from anywhere.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 1 min read
Barrie mayoral candidates split on homelessness, taxes and data centres at debate
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
Simcoe County, Barrie and Orillia land spot as new provincial automotive tech site
The province is putting $17.5 million behind nine Regional Technology Development Sites, and the Simcoe County, Barrie and Orillia site has officially launched.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 2 min read
Lakehead adds second downtown Barrie site to STEM Hub ahead of fall 2026 opening
Lakehead University is expanding its Barrie STEM Hub to a second downtown location at 5 Ross St., the current home of Georgian College's design and digital arts campus. The hub is scheduled to open in fall 2026.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 2 min read
Simcoe County paramedic dispatch overhaul cuts response times to most urgent calls by 21 per cent
A year after switching to a new priority dispatch system, County of Simcoe Paramedic Services says ambulances are reaching the most life-threatening calls 21 per cent faster, though rural mayors raised concerns about coverage in smaller communities.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 3 min read
Orillia's 911 dispatch moving to digital NG911 system at no cost to taxpayers
Orillia's emergency dispatch is moving to a $1.6-million digital system that improves location accuracy in multi-storey buildings, with the full cost covered by a provincial grant.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 3 min read