Unreliable Weather

Weather forecasts for Barrie and Simcoe County rarely promise excitement, but this weekend’s freezing rain warning has locals stashing salt, gassing up generators, and checking their patience levels like it’s a competitive sport. Environment Canada issued a special weather statement, spotlighting Barrie, Orillia, Midland, and surrounding communities in Simcoe County. Meteorologists are predicting a “long […]

First snow rarely asks permission—it simply arrives, cold and unhurried, settling over Barrie just as autumn finishes its last breath. This November, the forecast reads more like a warning than a whisper: snow is coming, and it means business. According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, Ontario’s November will be marked by a parade of cold,

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

When Orillia’s ice storm struck, it didn’t just freeze tree branches—it froze budgets, bank accounts, and a few eyebrows too. Orillia, known for its vibrant community and picturesque scenery, recently found itself wrestling with a hefty price tag tied to storm recovery efforts. In the aftermath of the ice storm, which wreaked havoc on the