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 Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada
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Stretch of Highway 9 in New Tecumseth blocked Wednesday morning as tow trucks pull tractor-trailer from ditch: OPP simcoe.com/news/highway-9-in…

Stretch of Highway 9 in New Tecumseth blocked Wednesday morning as tow trucks pull tractor-trailer...

Highway 9 is closed in both directions between 11 Concession and 12 Concession.

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A revitalized beachfront and better business relationships — here is what is hoped for Wasaga Beach's new council simcoe.com/news/municipal-el…

Municipal election results a mandate to carry on with Destination Wasaga

Monday's election showed the voters want beachfront work to continue, says Wasaga Beach Ratepayer Association president.

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Former Collingwood mayors tout affordability, tariff impacts and recreational facility as challenges facing council this term simcoe.com/news/municipal-el…

What will Hamlin’s second term mean for Collingwood residents? Former mayors point to affordabili...

While Yvonne Hamlin was reelected as mayor, former mayors Chris Carrier and Terry Geddes say she needs to work to bring the town together.

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What should Barrie's newly elected council focus on? 4 community members weigh in on voter turnout, council priorities and affordability simcoe.com/news/municipal-el…

From affordability to the environment to addressing low voter turnout, Barrie community members...

Barrie incumbents re-elected across the board, with 30.21 per cent of eligible voters casting a ballot this year

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Ontario's oldest-known Métis home begins a new chapter as museum and cultural centre in Tiny Township simcoe.com/news/tiny-metis-l…

Tiny Township's Labatte House moves to become a planned Métis museum and cultural centre

Nearly 200-year-old structure moved by barge and truck

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ELECTION RESULTS - Wasaga Beach's 2026 - 2030 council not yet known simcoe.com/news/municipal-el…

Who won the 2026 municipal election in Wasaga Beach not yet known

Unofficial results not yet released, as of 11:30 p.m. Oct. 26.

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ELECTION RESULTS - Here's your Collingwood and Simcoe County 2026 - 2030 councils simcoe.com/news/municipal-el…

Here's who won the 2026 municipal election in Collingwood, Simcoe County

Unofficial results as of Oct. 26.

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ELECTION RESULTS — Here's your Barrie 2026 - 2030 council simcoe.com/news/municipal-el…

Here's who won the 2026 municipal election in Barrie

Unofficial results as of Oct. 26.

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Barrie sees Canada's steepest annual rent increase as city's median asking prices climb simcoe.com/news/barrie-sees-…

Barrie sees Canada's steepest annual rent increase as city's median asking prices climb, one-bedr...

One-bedroom asking rates went up by 13.1 per cent in Barrie since September 2026

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Barrie house fire on Sunday night leaves 1 dead, man badly hurt, say police simcoe.com/news/barrie-house…

Barrie house fire on Sunday night leaves 1 dead, man badly hurt, say police

Five people were home at the time of the blaze — about 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 25 — and three were able to escape uninjured, police say.

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Simcoe County votes 2026 — It's Election Day simcoe.com/news/municipal-el…

It's Election Day: Follow every twist of Simcoe County's election live

Live updates and results from the 2026 Ontario municipal election in Simcoe County. Polls close at 8 p.m. — follow along as councils are decided.

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No skis? No problem. Here’s how you can enjoy the 85th winter season Ontario’s Blue Mountain Resort off the slopes simcoe.com/news/blue-mountai…

10 tubing lanes, a mountaintop skating loop and a water park: Blue Mountain's winter is about more...

Blue Mountain Resort is set to open its 85th ski season Dec. 10. Plunge! Aquatic Centre is scheduled to reopen Dec. 4, with winter attraction tickets from $16.

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Barrie resident facing child exploitation charges — Here’s the latest police news from across Simcoe County simcoe.com/news/crime/simcoe…

Barrie and Wasaga Beach residents facing child exploitation charges, here’s the latest police news...

A Barrie resident is facing child exploitation charges.

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Neighbour launches GoFundMe campaign for family of Orillia woman she called an ‘earth angel’ simcoe.com/news/orillia-gofu…

Neighbour launches GoFundMe campaign for family of Orillia woman she called an ‘earth angel’

Donna Graham died after being hit by an SUV in Orillia on Oct. 12.

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This former Wasaga Beach golf course is for sale. Here is why its proposed redevelopment remains controversial simcoe.com/news/council/wasa…

Former Wasaga golf course land is for sale, put key questions remain

Developer has until end of 2026 to provide servicing solution.

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Has anyone seen Royce? The search for a missing stuffed rhino is touching a neighbourhood simcoe.com/news/neighbourhoo…

A little boy asked if they'd hold a celebration of life. That's how much this missing stuffed rhino...

A Barrie woman accidentally left her stuffed rhinoceros on the roof of her van before a road trip. Twelve years of family memories — and a community — are riding on his safe return.

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What will Springwater release about the Barrie boundary file? Residents can check the records on the township website on Nov. 14 simcoe.com/news/municipal-el…

Springwater council votes to publish legal and consulting records from Barrie boundary talks

Staff have been directed to redact only what is necessary

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Child sex crimes charges for Wasaga Beach resident after home searched, electronics seized: OPP simcoe.com/news/crime/child-…

Child sex crimes charges for Wasaga Beach resident after home searched, electronics seized: OPP

The search was part of a child sexual abuse and exploitation investigation in partnership with Peel police, added the OPP.

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WHAT'S GOING ON HERE? A 5-plex is proposed for this Mosley Street lot in Wasaga Beach simcoe.com/news/wasaga-vacan…

Developer proposes 5-plex for Mosley Street lot in Wasaga Beach

The units would be 2,500 square feet and three storeys each.

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WHAT'S GOING ON HERE? Two southeast end Barrie subdivisions in the works for either side of Mapleview simcoe.com/news/barrie-south…

WHAT; S GOING ON HERE? Two southeast end Barrie subdivisions in the works for either side of...

Pair of subdivisions could bring close to 1,800 new homes to the city’s southeast corner, if site plan approval and archeological assessments wrap up successfully.

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