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Covering news from Simcoe County and beyond. Part of Metroland Media. News tip? Email newsroom@simcoe.com

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From dog parks to community centres, Barrie looks to cash in on naming rights for new and existing public facilities simcoe.com/news/barrie-namin…

From dog parks to community centres, Barrie looks to cash in on naming rights for new and existing...

Five Points Theatre, waterfront performing arts centre, south end recreation centre among Barrie properties on review list

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Wasaga Beach waterfront land lists for almost $25M — Sturgeon Point Marina to stay open simcoe.com/news/waterfront-w…

Wasaga Beach waterfront land lists for almost $25M — Sturgeon Point Marina to stay open

Sturgeon Point Marina’s waterfront home at 30 Shore Line East in Wasaga Beach is listed for $24.8 million on REALTOR.CA. The marina, which has been running since 1969, will stay open. The 1.4-acre...

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Sudden death in Orillia, fatal motorcycle collision: Here’s the latest police news from across Simcoe County simcoe.com/news/crime/simcoe…

Sudden death in Orillia, fatal motorcycle collision: Here’s the latest police news from across...

Police are seeking dashcam footage in connection with the incident on Scout Valley Trail

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Essa home prices climb 0.2 per cent to $819,959 in May 2026 simcoe.com/business/real-est…

Essa home prices climb 0.2 per cent to $819,959 in May 2026

Sales were up 2.8 per cent and active listings were down 18.8 per cent compared to a year ago.

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Province announces $100M to build Wasaga Beach’s first long-term care facility simcoe.com/news/wasaga-longt…

Province announces $100M to build Wasaga Beach’s first long-term care facility

Facility would be first for Wasaga Beach, and the largest in the south Georgian Bay region

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Girl, 14, was reported missing on Thursday afternoon, say Barrie police simcoe.com/news/missing-girl…

Girl, 14, was reported missing on Thursday afternoon, say Barrie police

It’s believed that Hayley is in the Barrie area, say police.

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‘I absolutely think it can’: In spite of $140K loss, Wasaga mayor confident municipal services corporation will work as intended simcoe.com/news/wasaga-enter…

‘I absolutely think it can’: In spite of $140K loss, Wasaga mayor confident municipal services...

Wasaga Beach council paused its municipal sports and entertainment corporation after an audit revealed a $140,000 loss instead of a projected profit.

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As the FIFA World Cup gets started, a new soccer facility aims to grow the game in this Ontario town simcoe.com/news/collingwood-…

As the FIFA World Cup gets started, a new soccer facility aims to grow the game in this Ontario town

A Collingwood couple is building Turbo Sports, an 18,000-square-foot indoor soccer facility on Mountain Road featuring a FIFA-certified pitch.

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New Tecumseth home prices surge 8.7 per cent to $835,588 in May 2026 simcoe.com/business/real-est…

New Tecumseth home prices surge 8.7 per cent to $835,588 in May 2026

Sales were up 30 per cent and active listings were down 1.1 per cent compared to a year ago.

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Looking for an Ontario business for sale? This Barrie gas station near the waterfront could be yours for $4.1 million simcoe.com/business/barrie-g…

Looking for an Ontario business for sale? This Barrie gas station near the waterfront could be...

Looking to buy an Ontario business? An Ultramar gas station and On the Run convenience store are for sale in Barrie for $4.1 million. Here are the details.

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Looking for some family fun on a budget? Here are 3 free events happening in Simcoe County this weekend simcoe.com/things-to-do/simc…

Looking for some family fun on a budget? Here are 3 free events happening in Simcoe County this...

Discover three free, family-friendly weekend events happening across Simcoe County, including activities in Barrie, Cookstown, and the Orillia Pride March.

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FlixBus announces new daily direct route between Wasaga Beach and Toronto’s Union Station simcoe.com/news/wasaga-flixb…

FlixBus announces new daily direct route between Wasaga Beach and Toronto’s Union Station

FlixBus has launched a direct, twice-daily bus route from Toronto Union Station to Wasaga Beach, offering car-free summer travel for $25 to $30.

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Collingwood men raising money to build Islamic centre for growing Muslim population: 'We want to be part of the community' simcoe.com/news/collingwood-…

Collingwood men raising money to build Islamic centre for growing Muslim population: ‘We want to be...

The South Georgian Bay Muslim community has launched a GoFundMe campaign to build a permanent Islamic centre and place of worship in Collingwood.

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Meet the Barrie Farmers Market vendors: Adam's Honey and Breakaway Stable simcoe.com/things-to-do/barr…

Meet the Barrie Farmers Market vendors: Adam’s Honey and Breakaway Stable

Everything a bee makes is available at Adam’s Honey, while Breakaway Stable is offering up cuts of grass-fed bison

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Budgeting in Barrie: Here’s where you can find the best deals at Farm Boy, No Frills and Sobeys simcoe.com/news/weekly-groce…

Budgeting in Barrie: Here’s where you can find the best deals at Farm Boy, No Frills and Sobeys

Save on your weekly shopping with our comparison of grocery deals in Barrie. Find the cheapest milk, eggs, and meat.

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Municipal Election 2026: Here's the list of candidates in Barrie and Simcoe County simcoe.com/news/municipal-el…

Municipal Election 2026: Here’s the list of candidates in Barrie and Simcoe County

SEO Summary: Stay updated on the 2026 Simcoe County municipal election. View the unofficial list of candidates for mayor, council, and school board trustee across the region.

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Ontario’s Best Butter Tart Festival returns to Midland: Here’s what you need to know simcoe.com/things-to-do/onta…

Ontario’s Best Butter Tart Festival returns to Midland: Here’s what you need to know

Heading to Ontario’s Best Butter Tart Festival in Midland on June 13? Get the complete utility guide on free parking, shuttles, and $15 tart packages.

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Barrie homeless encampment: Freedom of information records detail what was trucked out during Anne Street cleanup simcoe.com/news/barrie-encam…

Barrie homeless encampment: Freedom of information records detail what was trucked out during Anne...

Freedom of information documents uncover the true scope, environmental friction, and exact waste breakdown of Barrie’s encampment closure.

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This Ontario town is all shook up again as Elvis tribute festival makes a comeback this summer simcoe.com/things-to-do/coll…

This Ontario town was Canada’s home for Elvis Presley. Here's when 'it'll be all shook up' again...

The King returns! Check out the full 2026 Collingwood Elvis schedule, ticket prices and hotel info as top tribute artists revive the summer tradition.

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This Simcoe-Grey rep told a fellow MPP to shut up. A former speaker says it points to a deeper democracy crisis simcoe.com/news/saunderson-c…

This Simcoe-Grey rep told a fellow MPP to shut up. A former speaker says it points to a deeper...

Former Speaker David Warner warns that a decline in Ontario Legislature civility and decorum is harming democracy and discouraging women from running.

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