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Winter Weather

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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

People in winter clothing plunge into a hole cut in the frozen surface of a lake while a crowd watches from the snowy shore.

HealthMar 12, 2026

More than 100 brave icy Lake Simcoe dip at Friday Harbour to support RVH care expansion

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

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