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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.
Roughly 170 cubic metres of partially treated wastewater bypassed filtration at the Wasaga Beach Water Pollution Control Plant over the Thanksgiving weekend, after a torn panel and a failed motor knocked disk filters offline.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 2 min read
The City of Orillia says raking leaves into ditches is prohibited and could result in fines, as crews work to prevent drainage problems and localized flooding this fall.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 2 min read
The City of Orillia says it has extra compost on hand, and residents are welcome to take some home — as long as they bring their own shovel and containers.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 2 min read
Ramara Township has approved the next phase of a $24.1-million wastewater treatment upgrade in Bayshore Village, with the province funding roughly three-quarters of eligible costs.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 3 min read
Saturday's Take The Plunge at Friday Harbour Resort drew over 100 participants and pushed the event's fundraising total past $65,000 for the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre Foundation.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 2 min read
Bradford West Gwillimbury Coun. Jonathan Scott and Amaranth Deputy Mayor Gail Little have been acclaimed to lead the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority's board of directors for another year.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 2 min read
The Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition has submitted pre-budget recommendations to Queen's Park, arguing compact, transit-supported growth around Lake Simcoe will protect the lake and save money over the long term.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 3 min read
Changes under the province's new Blue Box Regulation have left thousands of Simcoe County businesses, churches and non-profits without curbside recycling, and county council is asking Queen's Park to step in.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 3 min read