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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.
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
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 Better Regional Governance Act, 2026 would hand the province power to appoint Simcoe County's warden, cut council size and introduce weighted voting ahead of this fall's municipal election.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 2 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