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Wide Spread Fire Bans In Place

If you were planning a smoky backyard hangout or dreaming of fireworks by the lake, many counties have...

Innisfil: Open-Air Burning and Fireworks BANNED 🔥🚫

Smoke from a grass fire in the area of Line and 10 Side Road in Innisfil on Sat., July 26, 2025.

11 More Beer Stores Are Closing in Ontario — Including Muskoka! 🍻😭

Bad news, cottage country: The Beer Store is closing more locations, and Bala is on the chopping block.

When Your Favourite Ontario Fruits Are in Season 🍓🍒🍎

There’s nothing quite like biting into a juicy Ontario peach or snagging a pint of fresh-picked strawberries from...

Where Do the Happiest People in Canada Live? (Spoiler: It’s Not Toronto)

People wave flags during a Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day event in Montreal, Friday, June 24, 2022.

Red, Yellow, Relief! Big Bay Point & 20th Sideroad Is Finally Getting Traffic Lights

Big news for anyone who's ever white-knuckled their way through the Big Bay Point Road and 20th Sideroad...

Canada Day Celebrations Across Simcoe County: What's Happening on July 1st

Looking for Canada Day events in Simcoe County?

Terry Fox’s Iconic Runners Are Back—And They’re Running for a Cause

Back in 1980, Terry Fox laced up a pair of Adidas Orions, strapped on determination (and a whole...

Barrie Eyes Mobile Barriers to Boost Event Safety After Recent Tragedies

Barrie may be stepping up its safety game for public events — and for good reason.

Simcoe County Gets the Gold Star for Being Age-Friendly (and Fabulous)

Simcoe County is officially getting a big ol' stamp of approval from the World Health Organization (WHO) for...

Did You See The Strawberry Moon?

Moon lovers, the Strawberry Moon lit up the sky Wednesday, June 11-best visible around 3:44 AM, and it’s not just...

The Deadliest Insect on Earth (And Other Creepy Critters You Might Want to Avoid)

You probably thought the deadliest creature on Earth was some giant, terrifying predator.