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School hallways in Simcoe County, once the exclusive domain of students and educators, are again under scrutiny as the provincial government pushes for the return of School Resource Officer programs. The question hanging over the county is not simply whether police belong in schools, but what their presence means for education, safety, and the broader […]
Who Really Keeps Simcoe’s Schools Safe? Examining the SRO Debate Read More »
Not every sound in the woods is a squirrel. With recent black bear sightings near communities like Minden Hills, Ontario residents are reminded that the wild can sometimes wander closer than expected, making outdoor safety knowledge more important than ever. Ontario’s diverse landscapes—from dense forests to winding streams—are home to black bears, creatures known for
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Imagine settling in for your next binge session only to discover that the definition of “Canadian content” might be shifting under your feet—thanks to streaming giants like Netflix eyeing their own slice of the Canadian pie. Canadian content—affectionately known as CanCon—has always been about more than just ticking boxes on regulatory forms. It’s about ensuring
Streaming Services are Redefining What It Means to Be Canadian Content Read More »
Certification is rarely headline news, but for Lake Simcoe Regional Airport, the process marks a turning point—one that could alter the rhythm of regional transportation and reshape how the community connects beyond Oro-Medonte’s rolling fields. At the heart of this transition is the Lake Simcoe Regional Airport (LSRA), stewarded by the County of Simcoe, now
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Every street in Barrie is about to gain a new, unmistakable accessory: a set of waste carts, delivered directly to driveways beginning June 16. For residents, readiness isn’t just recommended—it’s essential as the city ushers in automated cart collection, a significant change in how waste makes its journey from home to curb. Barrie’s move to
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Simcoe County, polish up your sunglasses and loosen those collar buttons—2025’s summer forecast all but begs you to Rejoice to the Sun gods! Will this season be a sun worshipper’s paradise, or a humidity-fuelled epic where every beach day comes with a side of weather-watching anxiety? Let’s break it down, Phil Connors style. Simcoe County
This Summer in Simcoe County Could Have You Chasing Shade Read More »
Smoke carried on the wind has become a harbinger of upheaval for many in northwestern Ontario, yet for Barrie, it signals something else—the test of an emergency plan and a city’s willingness to act as sanctuary. This season’s wildfires, flaring with renewed urgency, have forced hundreds from homes in remote communities. The Webequie First Nation,
What Happens When Wildfire Strikes? Barrie’s Plan to Welcome Evacuees Read More »
A convoy of protesters lines a dusty road in Edgewood, British Columbia, their resolve matched only by the tension in the spring air. At Universal Ostrich Farms, hundreds of imposing birds strut behind wire fences—unaware they have become the epicentre of Canada’s latest public health standoff. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) recently confirmed a
Avian Flu Mutation in B.C.: A Scientific Standoff at the Ostrich Farm Read More »
Ask a working parent what keeps them up at night as June approaches, and the answer isn’t a child’s math grade—it’s the ticking clock until the end of the school year, when schedules and budgets are pushed to their limits. Summer vacation, once rooted in Canada’s agricultural calendar, now feels like a historic relic ill-suited
When Summer Break Breaks the Bank—and Your Sanity Read More »
School hallways in Ontario echo with both the promise of education and the persistence of inequality. The Ontario Human Rights Commission’s 29 calls to action offer not just a critique, but a pathway—one that school boards across the province, including Simcoe County, are now pressed to tread with urgency. The Dreams Delayed report, released after
Can School Boards Answer the Call for Inclusive Education? Read More »
