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Illustration of an ice-covered residential street in an Ontario town, with frozen tree branches sagging over parked cars and a snow-dusted sidewalk after freezing rain.

WeatherMar 28, 2026

A year later, the March 2025 ice storm still stands out as a 'crippling' blow to Simcoe County

A residential street in Orillia on a sunny spring morning with budding trees and melting snow at the curbs.

WeatherMar 25, 2026

Sunny and 18 C in Orillia today before rain moves in later this week

Orillia is in for a sunny day with a high of 18 C, but the forecast calls for a stretch of cloudy, showery weather heading into the weekend.

By Simcoe Voice Staff · 2 min read

A hydro pole and power lines along a snowy residential street in Barrie, Ontario, under an overcast sky.

WeatherMar 11, 2026

Power restored in Barrie after overnight storm knocked out service to thousands, Alectra says

Alectra Utilities says electricity has been restored to all Barrie customers affected by an overnight storm that cut power to more than 4,000 homes and businesses at its peak.

By Simcoe Voice Staff · 1 min read

A snow-covered suburban street in Barrie with parked cars, snowbanks and bare winter trees.

EnvironmentJan 7, 2026

Snowfall has dominated early winter in Barrie, but Environment Canada says warmer days are ahead

Barrie has already received about 80 per cent of its average annual snowfall, but Environment Canada's David Phillips says the second half of winter should be milder.

By Simcoe Voice Staff · 2 min read