Lake Simcoe Living

You may not know why a truck or car has a green flashing light. They are firefighters! Please pull over so they can get to the fire hall! Every minute counts.

Guidelines for staying safe this holiday season, by Tia Harish. https://www.lakesimcoeliving.com//stay-safe-this-holiday-s #lakesimcoe #lakesimcoeliving #staysafe

COVID-19 has affected us all differently, sometimes keeping loved ones together, sometimes separating loved ones. If you would like to share your family's pandemic story with Lake Simcoe People, please email [email protected]. Photo by Tony Bellissimo. #lakesimcoeliving #covid19

Be sure to mark this webinar on your calendar! Presenters include Dianne Saxe, former Ontario environment commissioner!

Story by Orillia Matters:

Did you see Wil Wegman's piece in the 2020 Autumn issue of Lake Simcoe on "Whose lake is it?" Have a read, and join the discussion!

Once again, the Ford government has issued a Minister's Zoning Order that squashes the local Official Plan. The Town of Aurora was not even informed this was happening, says Mayor Tom Mrakas.

Lake Simcoe Living's 2021 Winter issue is available now at https://www.lakesimcoeliving.com. Look for fun ideas for this Winter, how to ice fish, how to save a forest, a personal pandemic story, and our new advertising feature, Virtual Visits via YouTube video. Subscribe it's FREE!

Golden retriever lost in southeast Barrie.

Our Local Nature blogger David Hawke on the lifecycle of a hemlock tree. Go to https://www.lakesimcoeliving.com//hemlock-reveals-secrets-

UPDATE: 7:40pm dogs been found

The Ford government is pushing through changes to the Conservation Authorities Act.

In honour of Canadian Black Business Week (Oct. 26 to 30, 2020), Tia Harish looks at the fight against racism in the Lake Simcoe area. https://www.lakesimcoeliving.com//racism-in-the-lake-simco

This Tuesday is the last chance to #helpsavehendersonforest

Watch the first-ever virtual graduation ceremony for Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides! Dec. 17 at 6:30pm.

Conservation Authorities are being gutted by the Ford government. Speak up now, while we have some environmental protection left.

If you are in Sutton, please watch for this dog.

Congratulations Kerry Ann Charles-Norris on your appointment to the Board of the Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust!

The Autumn hunt is both a tradition and a controversy, writes Our Local Nature blogger David Hawke. See his blog at https://www.lakesimcoeliving.com//autumn-hunting-both-trad #ourlocalnature #lakesimcoe #lakesimcoeliving

"There is no market research that supports the viability of condominium towers in a farm field in Innisfil." Say NO to an Ministerial Zoning Order in Innisfil!

York Region is looking for your feedback on experiences with dogs in York Region forests. This is a great opportunity to voice your opinion!

Do you know the person who is missing this cutie?

Migration makes autumn a great time of year to watch for ducks and geese, writes Our Local Nature blogger David Hawke. https://www.lakesimcoeliving.com//take-a-close-look-at-mig

Congratulations to David Tomlinson!

Lake Simcoe-area businesses and organizations - for only $99 (plus HST) showcase your "Buy Local" Gift Certificate in Lake Simcoe Living Magazine! The photo shows a sample ad. Call 289-221-2910 or send a message!

Enbridge withdraws Hamilton pipeline plan, at least for now.

True North Fishing Outfitters -- new hours

Westmount United Congregation in Orillia is holding a Christmas Bazaar, Nov. 13 to 16 -- Online!!

Who thinks putting a waste facility in the middle of a forest is a good idea?

Think of the possibilities!