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Simcoe.com is a trusted source of local news serving readers in Alliston, Barrie, Bradford, Collingwood, Innisfil, Midland, Orillia, Stayner and Wasaga Beach — and beyond. Committed to delivering quality, community journalism, Simcoe.com publishes daily news and information that aim to inform, engage and empower readers, and strengthen the community.
Simcoe.com is the website for former weekly newspapers serving Simcoe County, including the Alliston Herald, Barrie Advance, Bradford-West Gwillimbury Topic, Collingwood Connection, Innisfil Journal, The Mirror – serving Midland, Penetanguishene, Tiny and Tay, Orillia Today, The Sun, serving Stayner and Wasaga Beach. These award-winning publications, published by Metroland Media Group Ltd., a subsidiary of Torstar Corporation, moved to a digital-only model Sept. 15, 2023. Source
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Search ArticlesSimcoe highway closures for planned roadwork on July 19
Expect delays, especially during heavy traffic periods — 84 closures are scheduled for roadwork on provincial highways in Simcoe on July 19, 2026: A.M. Headlines Newsletter You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. A.M. Headlines Newsletter Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page.
Ontario News This Week: Wildfire smoke, air quality, cyclospora outbreak, real estate shifts in Brampton and Mississauga and more
Metroland Media is serving up some news stories that resonated with readers across the province in this edition of Ontario News This Week, including what Canadians need to know about the Ontario wildfires, air quality, and the outbreak of the food-borne parasite cyclospora in the U.S. Other top stories include high demand for The Tragically Chip Kawartha Dairy flavour, beach water testing ending in Parry Sound and GTA housing price gap widens in Brampton and Mississauga.
Simcoe highway closures for planned roadwork on July 18
You don’t need to sit in traffic — 102 closures are scheduled for roadwork on provincial highways in Simcoe on July 18, 2026: A.M. Headlines Newsletter You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. A.M. Headlines Newsletter Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page.
Simcoe County crime roundup: Barrie police and Collingwood OPP warn about human trafficking and potential frauds
A Toronto-area man is facing a series of charges in connection with a lengthy human trafficking investigation. Barrie police’s human trafficking unit launched the investigation in May following allegations of sex trade exploitation, assault, threats and controlling behaviour. Through the investigation, police say they learned that a suspect initially connected with the victim, a 23-year-old Barrie woman, via social media.
This Ontario summer road trip features sweeping sand dunes, a historic halfway stop, and plenty of local bites
Just over three hours east of Toronto, world-class wineries, farm-to-table restaurants, and beautiful beaches await in Prince Edward County. Once an overlooked rural destination, the area — now affectionately known as “the county” — experienced a surge in tourism roughly a decade ago.
Ontario shoppers warned about new food recalls, including for kitchen staple sold at Dollarama over contamination with bacteria that can cause food poisoning
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued food recall notices for hot and sour sauce, pounded yam, and a brand of garlic powder sold at Dollarama. The hot and sour sauce and pounded yam were recalled over undeclared allergen and the garlic powder was flagged due to Bacillus cereus, a type of bacteria that can cause food poisoning.
Mosquitoes in several Ontario regions, including Toronto, Durham, York and Halton, test positive for West Nile virus — here’s how to protect yourself
It’s mosquito season in Ontario and that means it’s time to protect yourself against West Nile virus. Several public health units in southern Ontario have now reported mosquitoes testing positive for the virus this year. No human cases have been reported in Ontario so far in 2026. Case numbers typically jump in August and September, according to government data. Which areas found West Nile-positive mosquitoes?
Ontario wildfires threaten 2026 FIFA World Cup final with ‘potential health dangers’
Wildfires in Ontario continue to affect air quality in the region and this weekend’s FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey is now facing a potential threat from the smoke. The final match is scheduled for Sunday, July 19 at 3 p.m. According to Sky News Sports correspondent Rob Harris, White House officials will meet later today with FIFA president Gianni Infantino to discuss “potential health dangers posed by wildfire smoke” in the New York-New Jersey area.
The Georgian Triangle Humane Society is rescuing animals from the northern Ontario wildfires: Here’s how you can help
The Georgian Triangle Humane Society (GTHS) is looking for foster homes for 10 animals that are being rescued from the wildfires in northern Ontario. The GTHS is one of 18 animal welfare organizations working with the Northern Reach Network to rescue more than 100 animals. On July 18, the Bark Bus will bring 71 dogs and 30 cats to Barrie, where they will be transferred to organizations across Ontario. The GTHS will receive one cat and nine dogs.
Ontario gas prices set to spike again this weekend: Here is how much more you will pay
Drivers, get ready — even higher gas prices are coming to a pump near you. Ontario’s gasoline and diesel prices are both expected to rise this weekend after they already spiked through the week. How much are gas prices rising? Dan McTeague, president of Canadians for Affordable Energy, spoke with Metroland after energy markets closed Friday afternoon to offer his prediction for Ontario gasoline and diesel prices. What happens with energy markets is reflected at the pumps two days later.