Billed as “the best meteor shower of the year” by the Canadian Space Agency, the Perseids are expected to begin on Wednesday night, with the optimal viewing time between moonset and dawn.

Entrepreneurs and small business owners in Springwater Township will soon have new, local opportunities to connect with free, practical business support ...

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) has appointed Dr. John Rissanen as its next chief of staff (CoS), effective Sept. 1, 2026. Dr. Rissanen will succeed Dr. Jeffrey Tyberg, whose contract ends ...

Barrie’s ‘sovereign defence’ initiative is under fire at the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT). An appeal has been launched at the OLT on changes to the city’s zoning bylaw that could incentivize defence ...

Simcoe County councillors have approved a recommendation to release nearly $9 million in hospital capital funding for 2025, with the decision set to return for formal ratification at a future meeting ...

A Barrie senior has been charged in connection with the June 19 collision that killed a motorcycle driver. Police say their investigation determined the motorcycle was travelling westbound on Big Bay ...

Canada’s leading outdoor specialty retailer, is teaming up with the Bruce Trail Conservancy (BTC) for Bruce Trail Conservancy Week, a seven-day celebration connecting Ontario communities with the ...

At 12:36 p.m. EDT, a severe thunderstorm is located over Wasaga Beach Provincial Park. This severe thunderstorm is moving east at 40 km/h. Strong wind gusts, up to quarter size hail and heavy rain are ...

County councillors have signed off on a series of governance and procedural updates to support the transition to a new council structure for the 2026–2030 term. The changes align local processes with ...

A 34-year-old Burlington woman is facing charges following an investigation into alleged theft and fraud at Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (OSMH). Orillia OPP says officers began investigating ...

Downtown Barrie will host an expanded Troubadour Festival this weekend, culminating Saturday night with Barrie-raised, five-time JUNO Award winner Bahamas headlining ...

Police are urging families to plan ahead for loved ones who may become disoriented after the elderly woman was found confused about her direction near the beach ...