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Events in Blue Mountain, Collingwood and Barrie recently received Ontario government funding: Here are 5 you can check out
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (278+ words) Funding for the events was granted by the province through the Experience Ontario program. The Collingwood Pride Festival takes place from July 10 to 12, and thousands are expected to'visit downtown to celebrate love, inclusion and diversity. The 2026 editions of some of…...
Simcoe highway closures for planned roadwork on May 23
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (857+ words) Highway 11, Highway 12, Highway 26, Highway 400, Highway 89, Highway 9 and Highway 93 are affected Avoid traffic jams before they occur " 48 closures are scheduled for roadwork on provincial highways in Simcoe on May 23, 2026: Nightly Highway 400 southbound between 5th Line, Bradford and Highway 9, Kettleby: two alternating lanes…...
Majority say proposed Barrie skyscraper is too tall for city
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (420+ words) Nearly three-quarters of survey respondents opposed to 61-storey tower near Barrie waterfront. A proposed apartment and retail complex at Bradford and Ellen is expected to reach 61 storeys high. That's the overwhelming sentiment coming from a Simcoe. com survey over the…...
Simcoe highway closures for planned roadwork on May 22
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (926+ words) Highway 11, Highway 12, Highway 26, Highway 400, Highway 89, Highway 9 and Highway 93 are affected Don't get stuck in traffic " 55 closures are scheduled for roadwork on provincial highways in Simcoe on May 22, 2026: Nightly Highway 400 northbound between Canal Road, Bradford and Mapleview Drive, Barrie: one right…...
This waterfront grill on the shores of Georgian Bay has been named one of Open Table's top outdoor dining spots in Canada
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (276+ words) Lakeside Seafood and Grill is located at Living Water Resort in Collingwood. Lakeside Seafood and Grill in Collingwood has been named one of Open Table's top 100 outdoor dining spots for 2026. A Collingwood restaurant has been named one of the top…...
Barrie police looking for man reported missing in early May
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (58+ words) Anyone with information is asked to contact Barrie police. Barrie police are looking for a 39-year-old man who was reported missing on May 7. Stephen was last seen in the area of Toronto and Grove streets, say police. His surname was…...
Making waves: Wasaga Beach "creates a monopoly" with moratorium on Jet Ski rentals, says councillor
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (646+ words) Moratorium gives town time to work out how Jet Skis rental companies fit in with Destination Wasaga, follows years of complaints about rentals, according to staff. Wasaga Beach has put a moratorium on approving business licences for personal watercraft rental…...
Lotto Max and Lotto 6-49 jackpots return to square one after massive wins days apart
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (258+ words) The Lotto 6-49 Gold Ball jackpot of $46 million was won Saturday and the $25-million Lotto Max jackpot was won Tuesday. Lotto Max and Lotto 6-49 are national lottery games. Canada's two biggest national lottery games have both seen their top prizes return…...
Simcoe highway closures for planned roadwork on May 18
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (791+ words) Highway 11, Highway 12, Highway 26, Highway 400, Highway 89 and Highway 93 are affected Expect delays or adjust your route " 54 closures are scheduled for roadwork on provincial highways in Simcoe on May 18, 2026: Nightly Highway 400 northbound between Canal Road, Bradford and Mapleview Drive, Barrie: one right…...
Estimated cost of 2025 Ontario ice storm that did massive damage in Simcoe County and Muskoka jumps by $124 million
1+ week, 1+ day ago (580+ words) The Insurance Bureau of Canada said the costs of the ice storm have jumped to $466 million. The ice storm caused significant damage across Simcoe County. Just over a year ago, a massive ice storm did major damage throughout Ontario and…...