Huronia West OPP is investigating reports of a suspicious person approaching a child on Brock Street in Stayner, and is looking to the public for help in identifying him. Police say they received a report that on May 27th, between 3:30pm and 6pm, an unknown male approached a child in their yard and and invited the chil...

The Town of Wasaga Beach is announcing the addition of 288 long-term care beds thanks to some provincial funding as part of a new peopleCare Communities project. The project represents an estimated $100M investment in long-term care and healthcare infrastructure in Wasaga Beach. Once complete, it will become the commun...

The 2026 Barrie Air Show is set for this coming weekend. The show is a free, family-friendly event and will feature a mix of military and civilian performers, including the Canadian Forces Snowbirds in what will be one of their last shows in the no iconic Tutor jets. It all kicks off Friday with a free outdoor screenin...

The Town of Wasaga Beach has partnered with a bus service to launch a new direct bus from Toronto's Union Station to Wasaga Beach. Flixbus will offer residents and visitors an affordable alternative to driving. It will be branded as the Wasaga Beach Line and part of a summer long tourism marketing campaign entitled &qu...

Huronia West OPP is looking to the public for help in an investigation into a serious car crash involving a sedan and a farm tractor. It happened this past Friday around 5:30pm on Sunnidale Road between Pinegrove and Grenfel Roads in Utopia. The driver of the sedan, a 55 year old was taken to a Toronto hospital with se...

The Awen' Waterplay park is now open for the season in Collingwood. It will be open daily from 10am to 8pm weather and conditions permitting.

Two Meaford residents face drug trafficking and weapons charges following a three month investigation by Grey Bruce OPP. A search warrant was executed at a residential unit located on Highway 6 & 10 within the Municipality of Meaford on May 29th. Officers seized fentanyl, meth, and codeine. A 45 year old man, and a...

Collingwood OPP recently charged three people with impaired driving in one night. Sunday night around 8:30 police pulled over a suspected driver in the area of Georgian Manor Drive and Lakeview Avenue - a 74 year old Collingwood woman was charged. A couple of hours later, a driver was pulled over in the area of Cedar a...

Windsor West NDP MPP Lisa Gretzky is inviting Simcoe Grey Conservative MPP Brian Saunderson to reflect on recent behaviour. Gretzky says she was taking part in a legislature debate on a Bill about safety and specifically women's, and children's safety at home, in workplaces and in communities. And she says when she was...

Huronia West OPP are looking to the public for help in identifying the driver in a hit and run collision in Phelpston last night. Just after 7pm, while an SUV was in the process of a left turn on Flos Road 4 between Leo Marley Way and Buckley Street, a sedan attempted to pass it and sideswiped the SUV and then fled. Th...

The Simcoe County District School Board is holding an information session for anyone interested in running as a trustee in the upcoming municipal elections. The session is slated for June 11th from 6-7pm and is a Virtual Teams Meeting. Registration is required at jhenry@scdsb.on.ca or by calling 705-734-6363. Individua...

Tiny Township has posted a Fire Hazard High Danger Rating. A high danger rating means forest fuels and ground vegetation are very dry and the fire risk is serious. New fires may start easily, burn vigorously, and may challenge fire suppression efforts.

The Town of Wasaga Beach has announced that two Piping Plovers have returned to the beachfront for the 2026 nesting season. Mayor Brian Smith says it's reflective of the Town's commitment to proactive, and responsible stewardship, and reinforces Wasaga Beach as a nature-based destination.

A joint Barrie, South Simcoe Police investigation has resulted in the largest stolen vehicle recovery in the history of the local Services, marking a significant breakthrough in the fight against organized auto theft. A three month investigation called Project Starter included the Canada Border Services Agency and nett...

The Town of New Tecumseth will host Team Panama during its World Cup matches. The team will play in Toronto against Ghana and Croatia on June 17 and 23, respectively, and in New Jersey against England on June 27. The team will stay at the Nottawasaga Resort, a full-service hotel and conference facility located along Hi...

While investigating a structure fire that saw extensive damage to a residence in Penetanguishene, the Ontario Fire Marshall discovered human remains. The fire happened last Saturday night on Champlain Road. The remains have been determined to be those of an adult male, with the identity still being investigated. Southe...

Over $262,000 was raised for the Hospice Georgian Triangle Foundation during this past weekend's Hike and Bike fundraising event. Over 800 participants took part in raising the funds that support hospice palliative care for patients with life-limiting illnesses and their families. Donations will still be accepted until...

OPP are warning of two particular scams currently impacting residents province-wide. One is the contractor/paving scam - police say the scammers go door to door offering driveway paving, roof repair or other home improvement projects - the offers are usually coupled with a limited one day only deal. Another is the &quo...

Huronia West OPP are looking to find the driver and vehicle of a hit and run this morning near Nottawa that saw the victim taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. A cyclist was hit by a truck on the 10th Concession between Sideroad 30/31 and Sideroad 33 around 7:45am. Witnesses advised seeing a black, old...

A 60 year old Collingwood man faces charges after being arrested Saturday night. Collingwood OPP made the arrest after it was determined the man had outstanding warrants. He faces a charge of Failure to Attend Court After Having Appeared, and possession of meth.

Wasaga Beach residents will have more free parking - Beach Areas 1 and 2 will operate as municipal lots for the first time, joining New Wasaga and Allenwood Beach as waterfront locations where residents with a valid digital Resident Parking Permit can park for free throughout the summer season. Mayor Brian Smith says r...

Provincial funding has been announced for some area festivals. Two-hundred, and fifty-nine thousand dollars will be shared by events including Collingwood Pride, the 2026 Stonebridge Wasaga Beach Blues Festival, Clearview's Small Halls Festival, Side Launch Days, and the Blue Mountain Film + Media Festival. The funding...

Lois Hanna vanished in Kincardine in July of 1988. The case remains unsolved. As part of the Unsolved video series, the OPP has released a new documentary, entitled "Vanished Lois Hanna: Unsolved" with never-before-seen evidence and witness accounts. Police say they have a description of a vehicle seen outsid...

Wasaga Beach is looking for a signature aerial attraction to draw day trippers and overnight tourists alike. Mayor Brian Smith and Council have approved the release of a Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEOI) inviting qualified proponents to bring forward ideas for potential aerial attractions as part of the Town'...

Collingwood OPP were busy with impaired charges for three people over the weekend. Friday around 3am a 21 year old Collingwood man was charged in the area of Highway 26 and Beachwood Road. Sunday around 2am in the area of Hurontario and First Streets a 49 year old Milton man was charged And Sunday, after a tip from the...