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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.

The Great Orillia Flag Challenge Is Here — Let the Flag Wars Begin 🇨🇦

Get ready to channel your inner Canadian because Orillia is about to look extra patriotic.

New Trash Bins Are Rolling Out in Barrie—But Please Don’t Fill Them With Fish Juice

Heads up, Barrie!

Barrie Prepares to Welcome Wildfire Evacuees from Northern Ontario

As wildfires continue to burn across northwestern Ontario, the City of Barrie is stepping up to provide support...

Big Changes Behind the Bench: Dylan Smoskowitz Named Head Coach of the Barrie Colts

The Barrie Colts announced today that Dylan Smoskowitz is stepping into the head coach role, effective immediately.

Tick Season is Here — How to Stay Bite-Free This Summer

If you’re spending more time outside this summer — whether it's backyard BBQs, trail hikes, or cottage weekends...