Simcoe today: the news for November 8, 2026
The morning roundup with 8 stories from Barrie and the region (Innisfil Today, BarrieToday, OrilliaMatters and more), the tip of the month and the business of the day.
Good morning! Traffic, city hall, events and everything else moving the region: this is the Simcoe news this morning.
Today, Sunday, we gathered 8 stories from Innisfil Today, BarrieToday, OrilliaMatters, CollingwoodToday and Midland Today. Headlines are shown in their original language, with a link to the full story on each newspaper's site.
Today's news
1. BEYOND LOCAL: Canada has few domestic guitar string makers and one of them is in northern Ontario
Innisfil Today: NorthTone Strings on Kelly Lake Road, owned and operated by Al Henry and Amanda Diamond, is in its launch phase but plan to fill a market hole for musicians looking to spend their dollars on Canadian-made products
Read the full story on Innisfil Today
2. ‘We fart too much’: Tenants claim they’re being evicted for flatulence
BarrieToday: Landlord believes smell is from smoking, but tenants claim they don't smoke; ‘How do I prove to this woman that I’m just farting?’ asks tenant
Read the full story on BarrieToday
3. Ramara woman shares 'life-changing' 10-year struggle with Lyme disease
OrilliaMatters: ‘If you’re not treating the disease and you’re only treating symptoms, the disease remains,’ says woman who advocates for broader understanding of persistent symptoms
Read the full story on OrilliaMatters
4. 'We have coworkers suffering': Why Amazon employees in the GTA are fighting for a union
Innisfil Today: Workers who spoke with Village Media have pointed to concerns with pay, safety and productivity expectations as some of the main motivators behind the drive
Read the full story on Innisfil Today
5. Can popular local camp be saved? Supporters face $2.7M challenge
BarrieToday: After a summer on hiatus, former campers and church members are coming together in hopes of preserving a 77-year Georgian Bay tradition
Read the full story on BarrieToday
6. Social worker loses licence after 'marrying' previously traumatized client
OrilliaMatters: Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers called the counsellor's behaviour 'disgraceful, dishonourable and unprofessional'
Read the full story on OrilliaMatters
7. 'Action': Film industry rep Simcoe County for its closeup
CollingwoodToday: Summer tourism is big business for local municipalities, but shoulder seasons could use film and TV production to buttress lower revenues
Read the full story on CollingwoodToday
8. 'Full capacity': Honda marks 40 years in Alliston (10 photos)
Midland Today: Automotive giant opened local plant in 1986 with 175 employees and started producing the Accord; it now boasts 4,200 workers and produces 400,000 vehicles per year
Read the full story on Midland Today
Tip of the month
Right now in November the leaves are down and the cold has arrived, so indoor outings are the best picks: Barrie Colts hockey games at the Sandman Centre, theatre and museums. It is also Santa Claus Parade season in local towns and the first Christmas markets open. Ski hills usually open in December, depending on snow, and it is time to switch to winter tires.
Business of the day
Nuria Nail Designer, in Barrie. Hello, how are you? My name is Nuria, I live in Barrie and I'd love to introduce my work as a manicurist! I do the Brazilian cuticle technique and natural nails, and I also work with extensions, gel overlay, regular polish and Shellac (gel polish).
Need a professional in the area?
Ask Lynk, the Divulgue Simcoe assistant: he recommends businesses in Barrie and the region that serve customers in Portuguese, English and Spanish. Have a business? Sign up for free and get seen by the community.
Automatic summary of headlines published by local newspapers. Each story belongs to its outlet; click the links to read the full article.
