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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.
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
The Town of Wasaga Beach says every one of the 84 initiatives in its 2023–2026 Term of Council Priorities plan is now complete or in progress.
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
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