Category Archives: Local News

The Simcoe County School Board once again reassuring parents there is no danger from the use of wi fi transmitters in the classroom of elementary schools. Superintendent of Facility Services John Danc...

A vandalism spree in some Orillia Parks continues. Orillia OPP report another concession stand at an Orillia community park was the target of thieves. Sometime overnight on Friday the concession stand...

Lots of free food and lots of partcipation at the annual summer BBQ of Simcoe North MP Bruce Stanton. The event was held Sunday afternoon at the Coldwater Curling Club and more than 500 constituants s...

Car enthusiasts from across the province will in Orillia this weekend for the 13th Annual Downtown Orillia Classic Car Show. Well over 400 cars will be on display at this years event. Lisa Thomson-Roo...

A concerted marketing effort is about to get underway to try and lure tourists to Simcoe County and Grey and Bruce as well. All three counties belong to the Regional Tourism Organization 7 which has s...

A would-be rescuer has died trying to save a swimmer in distress at Awenda Provincial Park near Penetanguishene. The swimmer in trouble was in ten feet of water, about a hundred metres from the shore ...

Simcoe North MP Bruce Stanton feels that Canada and Simcoe North are weathering the current turmoil in the stock markets and the global economic turmoil. Stanton says Canada is not immune to these kin...

One person is dead and another injured following a two vehicle head on collission last evening just south of Rama. Orillia OPP report the collision occurred on Rama Road, approximately 1 km north of t...

As the summer winds down, the Provincial Election campaign is picking up steam. The campaign is set to begin on Sept 6th for the October 6th vote, and the Green Party Candidate for Simcoe North is try...

Those driving along Highway 11 may have noticed a group of people walking along the side of the road. They are members of the United Society based in Toronto - and they are walking 200 kilometres to t...