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Pricey ice storm cleanup ongoing in Simcoe County

1 month ago | ctvnews.ca | Rob Cooper

Pricey ice storm cleanup ongoing in Simcoe CountyPublished: May 29, 2025 at 5:12PM EDTCrews continue ice storm cleanup in Barrie, Ont., on Thurs., May 29, 2025. (CTV News/Rob Cooper)
Police investigate violent daytime assault at Orillia park, teens arrested

1 month ago | ctvnews.ca | Rob Cooper

Police investigate violent daytime assault at Orillia park, teens arrested Published: May 28, 2025 at 5:12PM EDTA man was attacked by multiple teens at Couchiching Beach Park in Orillia. The victim's mother tells CTV News her son is now home recovering from injuries.
Barrie Colts hand reigns to league’s youngest head coach in OHL

1 month ago | ctvnews.ca | Rob Cooper

Barrie Colts hand reigns to league’s youngest head coach in OHLPublished: May 27, 2025 at 4:57PM EDTThe Barrie Colts announced Tuesday that Dylan Smoskowitz will assume the role of Head Coach for the Barrie Colts effective immediately on May 27, 2025. (CTV News/Rob Cooper)
More than 250 life skills students get dazzled up for prom

1 month ago | ctvnews.ca | Rob Cooper

More than 250 life skills students get dazzled up for promPublished: May 23, 2025 at 5:01PM EDTMore than 250 life skills students from across Simcoe County had their prom at Barrie North on May, 23, 2025. (CTV News/Rob Cooper)
Town of Innisfil hosts ‘Fall Tourism Challenge’ to attract more visitors to the area

1 month ago | ctvnews.ca | Rob Cooper

Town of Innisfil hosts ‘Fall Tourism Challenge’ to attract more visitors to the areaPublished: May 22, 2025 at 5:24PM EDTInnisfil Town Hall in Innisfil, Ont. (CTV News Barrie)
Midland set for ‘summer facelift’ with new patio village

1 month ago | ctvnews.ca | Rob Cooper

Midland set for ‘summer facelift’ with new patio villagePublished: May 21, 2025 at 6:14PM EDTThe look and vibe to Downtown Midland is about to get a summertime facelift after a local association has started a brand new patio program.
Major roadwork in Midland set to begin, drivers should expect delays

1 month ago | ctvnews.ca | Rob Cooper

One of Midland’s busiest roads is about to get a major overhaul, and while that means a few months of inconvenience for motorists, town officials say the work is badly needed. Starting next week, Yonge Street will undergo a full reconstruction between Second Street and Norene Street, while sections from King Street to Second Street and from Norene Street to County Road 93 will be resurfaced with fresh asphalt.
Port of Orillia officially opens for the season

1 month ago | ctvnews.ca | Rob Cooper

The Port of Orillia is officially open for the season, marking the start of what officials and businesses hope will be a busy and profitable summer on the water. The City of Orillia has now taken over management of the port under a new agreement that runs until 2028. The agreement ensures the Orillia and District Chamber Of Commerce will continue operating the port’s docking services and work to generate revenue.
$1.1 million road construction and pothole project underway along County Road 10

1 month ago | ctvnews.ca | Rob Cooper

Between construction and repairs an already hectic time is getting busier on our local roads. The county is completing a micro-surfacing project along County Road 10 in Angus after last year’s work failed to hold up. The project will cost roughly $1.1 million and should be done by the end of the month. While similar projects are taking place in several communities across the region a big focus right now is on pot holes. “I popped a tire.
Province helps fund ice storm clean-up

1 month ago | ctvnews.ca | Rob Cooper

The clean up from this spring’s ice storm continues in many communities in Simcoe County and Muskoka. Orillia was one of the hardest hit and the mayor says the price for the clean up continues to increase. “We’re looking at probably a couple of million-dollars probably one to two million maybe closer to two million-dollars its probably our out of pocket. The province has a fairly generous formula to cover the first 75%,” said Orillia Mayor Don McIssac.