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Bradford Bypass will 'cause harm' to Lake Simcoe, fish: critics

Bradford Bypass will 'cause harm' to Lake Simcoe, fish: critics

'Nothing in the province’s fast-tracked Environmental Assessment process protects anything in the path of this highway,' warns official
City says 1,500 people have cast ballots at advance voting days

City says 1,500 people have cast ballots at advance voting days

There are three more opportunities — including one today — to cast a ballot in this year's municipal election ahead of Election Day, Oct. 24
Procession for fallen officers to take place this morning

Procession for fallen officers to take place this morning

There will also be a full police funeral for Constables Devon Northrup and Morgan Russell together, but details still being finalized
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Man arrested at Barrie rally feels 'vindicated' by police probe

Man arrested at Barrie rally feels 'vindicated' by police probe

Barrie Police Service's Professional Standards Unit concludes arrest and the officers' use of force at freedom rally were 'unlawful'
Air cadet's death remembered at sombre ceremony (6 photos)

Air cadet's death remembered at sombre ceremony (6 photos)

Stanley Peacock was killed in explosion at Hunter Boats 79 years ago today; 'Even though Stanley is gone ... his story will live on,' says longtime friend
County of Simcoe gets funding to address labour shortages

County of Simcoe gets funding to address labour shortages

More than 11,000 job openings were identified in Simcoe County last month
Six fatalities reported on roads, water during long weekend

Six fatalities reported on roads, water during long weekend

'Sadly, poor road behaviours took their toll on human life,' says OPP
BEHIND THE SCENES: 'It has broken the hearts of our entire community'

BEHIND THE SCENES: 'It has broken the hearts of our entire community'

Village Media journalists Natasha Philpott and Rob Paul talk about their ongoing coverage of the tragic shooting deaths of two South Simcoe police officers
BREAKING NEWS: No charges following OPP probe of Ainsworth claims

BREAKING NEWS: No charges following OPP probe of Ainsworth claims

OPP Crime Unit investigated and 'found no reasonable grounds to lay criminal charges based on the information provided to police'