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Simcoe highway closures for planned roadwork on May 18
1+ hour, 13+ min 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+ day, 1+ hour 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…...
A "highly profitable" breakfast restaurant located on a busy street in an Ontario tourist destination is on the market
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (68+ words) Simcoe. com Eggsmart currently has more than 50 restaurants across Canada. Eggsmart in Collingwood is located on First Street." A popular breakfast franchise is looking for a new owner for its Collingwood location. John Edwards is a reporter for Simcoe. com....
Barrie sea cadets to get new, upgraded facility after decades of planning
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (589+ words) New $6. 7-million facility being built near Southshore Centre to replace aging building the sea cadets currently call home. Diane Chislett, president of the Barrie branch of the Navy League of Canada (left) and Barrie Mayor Alex Nuttall both say the…...
Simcoe highway closures for planned roadwork on May 14
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (980+ words) Highway 11, Highway 12, Highway 26, Highway 400, Highway 89, Highway 9 and Highway 93 are affected Avoid traffic jams before they occur " 85 closures are scheduled for roadwork on provincial highways in Simcoe on May 14, 2026: Nightly Highway 400 northbound between 5th Line and 9th Concession, Bradford: two alternating lanes closed…...
Stretching your dollar in Barrie: Here's what you can save money on at Walmart, Farm Boy and Sobeys
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (179+ words) Save on your weekly shopping with our comparison of grocery deals in Barrie. Find the cheapest milk, eggs, and meat from Walmart, Sobeys, and more. We take a look at the best food prices in Barrie this week. Using flipp....
Looking for something to do in Simcoe County this Victoria Day weekend? Here are 3 events to check out
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (193+ words) Events are happening across Simcoe County this weekend. The Coldwater Canadiana Heritage Museum is located on Woodrow Road in Coldwater. There's a host of events happening across Simcoe County this weekend. Description: Celebrate the start of bike park and golf…...
Toronto Star bestsellers: Louise Penny returns with a collaborative thriller
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (594+ words) The mystery novelist worked with veteran journalist Mellissa Fung on "The Last Mandarin." Louise Penny co-wrote "The Last Mandarin" with Mellissa Fung. Three notable Canadian authors made impressive debuts in the top 10s this week. 1. Our Perfect Storm, Carley Fortune, Viking…...
Ontario drivers to see spike in gas prices, then relief ahead of Victoria Day weekend: analyst
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (489+ words) Expert Dan Mc Teague predicts gasoline and diesel prices will climb Thursday and fall Friday. Here's a look at what's happening with gasoline prices in Ontario. The gasoline and diesel roller-coaster continues this week as prices are expected to increase…...
SURVEY: Barrie 61-storey apartment proposal: Massive five-tower development double height of existing buildings
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (629+ words) Proposed development would be nearly double the current tallest building in Barrie, and among the tallest in Ontario outside the GTA. A proposed apartment and retail complex at Bradford and Ellen is expected to reach 61 storeys high. Barrie's skyline could…...