Heavy rainfall causes unsafe road conditions for drivers throughout the region: OPP

April 16, 2026 · 0 Comments

As heavy rainfall continues across the region, the Central Region Headquarters of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding drivers that safety starts behind the ...

Leaf and yard waste collection restarts in April

By Brian Lockhart The County of Simcoe has commenced leaf and yard waste collection across the region, beginning the weeks of April 6 and 13, ...

Health Unit returning to schools for spring Grade 7 immunizations

By Brian Lockhart Immunization nurses from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit will return to local schools to complete the routine immunization series for Grade ...

Simcoe County launches 2026 Bursary Program to support local students

By Brian Lockhart The County of Simcoe has announced that 21 bursaries, each worth $3,000, will be available to local students attending a post-secondary institution ...

Simcoe County District School Board to consult parents of Black students

The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is holding consultations with parents and families of Black students in response to a report on discrimination. Launched ...

Paramedic Services launches ‘Paramedic for a Day’ contest

By Brian Lockhart As part of Paramedic Services Week celebrations, the County of Simcoe Paramedic Services is inviting local Grade 5 and 6 students to ...

Nominate a nurse for the Stevenson Memorial Hospital’s Award of Excellence

By Brian Lockhart If you have had care from a nurse who you think really made a difference in the way they treated you, you ...

Elected officials experience journey through Homeless Hub

By Brian Lockhart Elected officials and members of the media gathered in Barrie on Thursday, April 2, for an in-person look at the client journey ...

Grandmothers Embrace collects donations for fall sale

By Brian Lockhart Grandmothers Embrace of South Simcoe will once again host its popular fall sale. The organization of the local women helps the Stephen ...