Orillia's Kiwanis Music Festival opens submissions for 2026 season
Musicians of all ages can now sign up for the 2026 Kiwanis Music Festival in Orillia, with the first entry deadline set for the end of January.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 2 min read
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Barrie social worker opens downtown office offering rapid workplace crisis support
Family Matters Plus has opened a new location at 178 Bayfield St. in downtown Barrie, aimed at helping small and mid-sized workplaces deal with conflict, burnout and crisis before they escalate.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 2 min read
Wasaga Beach to host GMHL All-Star Event Jan. 13 at Wasaga Stars Arena
The Greater Metro Junior A Hockey League's all-star showcase comes to Wasaga Beach on Tuesday, with 12 River Dragons players selected to take part.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 2 min read
Colt for a Day returns to Sadlon Arena Feb. 15 for 21st year
Young Barrie and-area hockey players will get the chance to train like Barrie Colts next month at the 21st annual Colt for a Day event, which raises money for local charities.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 2 min read
Barrie education worker urges school board to answer n-word incidents with education, not suspension
A Black behaviour specialist at West Bayfield Elementary School says suspensions after racial slurs teach students nothing, and he wants the Simcoe County District School Board to bring in outside anti-racism educators.
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
New carbon monoxide alarm rules now in effect for Ramara homes
Updated Ontario Fire Code requirements for CO alarms in existing homes took effect Jan. 1, 2026. The township's January bulletin also covers recycling changes, winter parking rules and more.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 3 min read
Orillia picked to host 'rare and magical' Nashville Takeover this summer
Orillia is one of just 13 communities across Canada selected to host a three-day Nashville Takeover, Aug. 28-30, featuring intimate songwriter performances at venues across the city.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 3 min read