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Outdoor Movies returns to BWG

Outdoor Movies returns to BWG

Pre-registration is required and physical distancing measures will be in place
Survey aims to amplify youth voices in planning Simcoe County’s future

Survey aims to amplify youth voices in planning Simcoe County’s future

Youth Vision of Simcoe County Survey open until the end of summer
Most of Simcoe County to receive new waste collection carts between August and October

Most of Simcoe County to receive new waste collection carts between August and October

The program does not apply to the cities of Barrie and Orillia
Area group concerned after hearing 'horror stories' of seniors living below poverty line

Area group concerned after hearing 'horror stories' of seniors living below poverty line

With the poverty line at $19,501 or $1,625 a month, 'we know what the rents are in Barrie. A one-bedroom is $1,700 plus,' says CARP official
Six new COVID cases in the region today

Six new COVID cases in the region today

There are two new cases in Bradford
Innisfil artist gains popularity with Friday Harbour paintings

Innisfil artist gains popularity with Friday Harbour paintings

Innisfil artist Maria Kelebeev is selling her paintings of Innisfil in support of the Barrie tornado victims
Suspicious vehicle call leads to arrest in Essa Township

Suspicious vehicle call leads to arrest in Essa Township

The 43-year-old faces multiple charges as a result
Alliston couple $100K richer after Encore win

Alliston couple $100K richer after Encore win

Kimberly and Robert McCullough plan to purchase a cottage
Health minister unveils $324M surgical recovery plan to clear pandemic backlog

Health minister unveils $324M surgical recovery plan to clear pandemic backlog

Urgent procedure backlog nearly cleared, Ontario announces new funding to manage expected surge in procedures delayed during the pandemic
'Harmful' smoke from northern Ontario wildfires impacting Simcoe County's air quality

'Harmful' smoke from northern Ontario wildfires impacting Simcoe County's air quality

'Smoke from forest fires contains many air pollutants that can be harmful to our health,' says local health official