Welcome to our February/March issue. We hope you are enjoying our very seasonal winter here in Simcoe North. It really is winter, with lots of snow and lots of cold. Bundle up and embrace it! For those of us that find it harder to face the cold weather, there are lots...
Devastating Downtown Fire in Orillia —by Anna Proctor On Tuesday January 21,2025, Orillians woke to the devastating news that a key heritage building in the heart of downtown Orillia was in flames. The large, white-painted brick building at the southwest corner of...
Well friends, another year is coming to an end. First there is the fun and frivolity of the holiday season, the excitement of looking ahead on New Year’s Eve, then the reflection and turning inward of a new year.This year, I think more and more I have an attitude of...
The day this issue goes live is Canada’s National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. And two weeks later, it’s Canadian Thanksgiving.Summer is over, but there are still some lovely days left. Winter is coming, and that can be cold and grey… Fall certainly is a...
Here’s to Summer! Since our last issue, I have been buzzing around the province and beyond, doing just that. From camping trips to visits to friends and family in Toronto, Guelph, Quebec, and more, I have been enjoying all the summer has to offer…which is a lot.We are...
Words from Anna Proctor on Death, Love, and Everything in Between —Anna Proctor
North Simcoe lifeNew Format Just in Time for Springtime by Anna Proctor Well folks it’s officially spring, according to the calendar, and, unusually for our neck of the woods, the weather. As a spring and summer lover, I can attest I am loving this no snow, early...
Just like you might spring clean your house, or change up your décor, plant new flowers, or do some yardwork in the spring, we at North Simcoe life have also done some spring sprucing up. Look at our new look! We wanted to make sure you could all easily read each...