Simcoe County Christmas Tree Collection Guide 2025
Simcoe County outlines proper Christmas tree disposal for residents. Learn collection dates, preparation rules, and how to ensure your tree is recycled correctly after the holidays.
Simcoe County outlines proper Christmas tree disposal for residents. Learn collection dates, preparation rules, and how to ensure your tree is recycled correctly after the holidays.
Calgary Transit has removed 19 shuttle buses from service as a safety precaution following a fire that destroyed one vehicle in December. The driver was injured. Learn about the investigation and service adjustments.
A provincial funding boost ensures vital inter-community bus service in Southwestern Ontario will continue operating until 2030, connecting London, Sarnia, and surrounding towns.
OC Transpo reinstates weekend service for Route 189, reconnecting Ottawa residents to the Sadaqa Food Bank. Councillor Sean Devine and GM Troy Charter celebrate the crucial link for community access.
As OC Transpo fails to meet reliability goals, Ottawa commuters face freezing waits. Could heaters help, or is better service the real fix? Read the full story.
Barrie launches new mental health care spaces to meet growing community needs. Discover the local initiatives bringing critical support and a fresh start in 2026.
Environment Canada warns of strong winds sweeping through Simcoe County, potentially creating hazardous travel conditions. Stay informed and prepare for slick roads.
Snowy conditions led to widespread school bus cancellations in Barrie, Ontario, marring the final school day before the winter holiday break for many students.
A collision involving a school bus near Lillian Crescent and Cundles Road in Barrie, Ontario, resulted in one person being transported to hospital. Details on the incident and response.
The Ontario government is investing $20.2 million to build a new public school in Simcoe County. The funding, announced in December 2025, aims to address growing community needs.
Simcoe County paramedics responded to a serious collision on Highway 11, resulting in one injury. Get the latest details on the incident and ongoing response.
Newly appointed public school board trustees in Windsor-Essex, including an auto industry executive, aim to bridge the gap between education and the evolving workforce, as the board tackles a $6.4M deficit. Learn about their plans.
Frustrated Windsor parents are petitioning to restore a cancelled Transit Windsor student shuttle program, arguing its end creates barriers to education. Over 350 signatures gathered.
A severe winter storm with blizzard conditions has led to widespread school closures across Manitoba. Stay informed on the latest weather impacts and safety advisories.
Charities across Simcoe County are in the home stretch, finalizing plans to meet surging holiday demand. Discover how local organizations are preparing for the season of giving.
A school bus carrying students slid into a ditch in Innisfil, Ontario. Police responded to the scene on Gilford Road. No injuries were reported. Read the latest details.
A Regina city councillor is pushing to halt the electric bus program during budget talks, labeling it another failed initiative. Get the details on the motion and the debate.
A seven-year-old girl suffered serious injuries after being struck by a school bus in Laval. Police say the bus driver failed to stop after the collision and was later intercepted. The investigation is ongoing.
The Greater Essex County District School Board has appointed Cheryl Lovell and Chandrika Abhang as trustees. They fill vacancies left by recent resignations and will serve until the next election.
The Greater Essex County District School Board has filled two vacant trustee positions. Learn about the new appointees and their roles in local education governance.
Ten applicants are set for interviews to fill two sudden trustee vacancies on the Greater Essex County District School Board. The successful candidates will serve until the 2026 municipal election.
A violent altercation on a Surrey party bus early Saturday left four people injured, two with serious wounds. Police are searching for a suspect who fled on foot.
Canadian rock icon Kim Mitchell will ring in 2026 with a performance in Barrie. Get details on the celebration and what else is happening in the city.
The City of Orillia officially opened its new warming centre on Friday, December 5, 2025. The facility provides a crucial warm, safe space for residents during the cold winter months.
The 2025 ski season is underway in Simcoe County as two major resorts open their slopes. Winter sports enthusiasts can now hit the hills in the region.
The Greater Essex County District School Board is accepting applications until Dec. 10 to fill two trustee vacancies. Learn about eligibility and how to apply for these key public education roles.
Freezing rain and icy conditions have forced the cancellation of all school bus runs in Chatham-Kent's Zone 7 for Tuesday, December 4, 2025. Check the list of affected schools.
Heavy snow squalls have led to widespread school bus cancellations across parts of Simcoe County and Grey County on December 4, 2025, disrupting student transportation.
St. Peter's Catholic Secondary School clinched victory in the 2025 Monsignor Clair Cup, a hockey tournament uniting Simcoe County's Catholic high schools in Barrie, Ontario.
St. Peter's Catholic Secondary School clinched victory in the 2025 Monsignor Claire Cup, a hockey tournament uniting Simcoe County's Catholic high schools in Barrie, Ontario.