Midland's waterfront trail to stay partially closed until at least Oct. 21
A section of the Midland Rotary Waterfront Trail will remain off-limits for maintenance, with the town warning the closure could last until Oct. 21.
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Midland proclaims Ontario Public Library Week, Oct. 18–24
Mayor Bill Gordon has declared Oct. 18–24, 2026 as Ontario Public Library Week in Midland, calling on residents to celebrate the Midland Public Library's role in the community.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 1 min read
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
Orillia election is Oct. 26: advance voting underway, free Election Express bus offered
More than 1,600 Orillia voters have already cast ballots, and the City has laid out everything residents need to know for Election Day, from voting locations to a free shuttle bus.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 2 min read
Barrie man, 21, charged after four-month child exploitation investigation
Barrie Police have charged a 21-year-old man with possessing, accessing and distributing child sexual abuse material following a four-month investigation sparked by tips from a U.S.-based child protection centre.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 2 min read
Barrie's Midway Diner torn down to make way for $41-million wastewater centre
The diner at Bradford and John streets, a fixture for more than 60 years, was demolished this week as the site is cleared for the city's Wastewater Innovation Centre.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 2 min read
Midland voters can now cast ballots online or by phone in 2026 municipal election
Voting opened Thanksgiving Monday at 10 a.m. and runs around the clock until 8 p.m. on Oct. 26. The election is being conducted entirely by internet and telephone.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 1 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
Ramara facilities close Thanksgiving Monday as voter assistance sessions continue
The Township of Ramara's administration building and facilities, including the Voter Assistance Centre, will be closed Monday for the Thanksgiving holiday.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 2 min read
Online voting now open in Ramara ahead of Oct. 26 municipal election
Ramara voters can already cast ballots online or by phone, with in-person help sessions coming this month ahead of the Oct. 26 municipal and school board election.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 2 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
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