Stevenson Memorial Hospital retains independence as provincial supervision ends
Posted November 12, 2026
Stevenson Memorial Hospital will remain an independently governed community hospital, reversing the original direction of a provincial investigation that recommended integration with a larger health-care institution.
OPP, Ornge air fleets to get new home at Lake Simcoe Regional Airport
Posted November 12, 2026
The Ontario government has officially broken ground on the new Ornge and OPP emergency services aircraft hangar at Lake Simcoe Regional Airport (LSRA).
Outgoing Orillia Mayor appointed new Chair of Simcoe County Council
Posted November 10, 2026
A one-term Mayor of Orillia was announced this morning as the first Chair of Simcoe County Council.
Smart Centres expansion includes new Winners store in Alliston
Posted November 10, 2026
The next phase of expansion now underway at Smart Centres in Alliston, will feature a new 2,232 m2 (24,000 sq. ft ) Winners store.
Honda Canada announces investment to retool Alliston plant for next generation vehicles
Posted November 9, 2026
Honda Canada is committing $867 million to strengthen its Canadian manufacturing operations, including an initial $166-million investment to upgrade and retool its two vehicle assembly facilities in Alliston.
Province provides new rules for Simcoe County council weighted voting
Posted November 9, 2026
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing has issued its regulations to implement weighted voting for Simcoe County - consistent with the County's existing method of weighted voting - for the 2026-2030 term of council.
Simcoe County males rounded up in child sexual abuse sting operation
Posted November 9, 2026
Males from Barrie and Orillia are among 17 people arrested and charged with a combined 55 criminal offences during a child sexual exploitation initiative dubbed Project Brace.