Guelph marathon runner who beat cancer tries to set a world record
A Guelph mom and runner participated in a 42 kilometre marathon near Lake Simcoe last weekend. It was an attempt to set the world record for the fastest marathon completed after a double mastectomy. Lisa Wallace Buchanan was diagnosed with cancer in 2018 and had her surgery the following year. She shares what inspired her to set the world record and how running has become part...
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7196667?cmp=rss

Ontario’s so-called salad bowl area could be flooded as Lake Simcoe water levels near historic highs
Rising water levels on Lake Simcoe are nearing a decades-long high and threatening to flood what's known as Ontario’s salad bowl area, a lush section of farmland north of Toronto that is a major producer of vegetables in the province.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/flood-risk-holland-marsh-9.7176914?cmp=rss

Ontario’s so-called salad bowl area could be flooded as Lake Simcoe water levels near historic highs
Rising water levels on Lake Simcoe are nearing a decades-long high and threatening to flood what's known as Ontario’s salad bowl area, a lush section of farmland north of Toronto that is a major producer of vegetables in the province.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/flood-risk-holland-marsh-9.7176914?cmp=rss

Invasive plant that can cut swimmers with saw-like teeth spreading in Ontario
A harmful invasive plant species has been spotted in Ontario's waters once again this year, raising concerns among environmental officials over its impact on local ecosystems and recreational activities. Water soldier (Stratiotes aloides) is a perennial aquatic plant native to Europe an...
#plants #environment #water #animals #Ontario #LakeSimcoe
https://www.blogto.com/city/2025/08/invasive-plant-ontario-cut-swimmers/

Fisherman rescued from Lake Simcoe in Innisfil
A fisherman had a close call on Lake Simcoe after becoming stranded on an ice flow off the 30th Sideroad in Innisfil Friday.
#rescue #fishing #accident #LakeSimcoe #Innisfil
https://barrie.ctvnews.ca/fisherman-rescued-from-lake-simcoe-in-innisfil-1.7171854

Off-road vehicle falls through ice on Lake Simcoe, 3 people rescued
An off-road vehicle fell through the ice between Beaverton and Brechin on the east side of Lake Simcoe. Occupants of the vehicle called 911 and were rescued, police say.
#globalnews #Fire #LakeSimcoe #RamaraFireandRescueServices #ThinIce
https://globalnews.ca/news/10262367/off-road-vehicle-falls-through-ice-on-lake-simcoe-3-people-rescued/

Off-road vehicle falls through ice on Lake Simcoe, 3 people rescued
An off-road vehicle fell through the ice between Beaverton and Brechin on the east side of Lake Simcoe. Occupants of the vehicle called 911 and were rescued, police say.
#globalnews #Fire #LakeSimcoe #RamaraFireandRescueServices #ThinIce
https://globalnews.ca/news/10262367/off-road-vehicle-falls-through-ice-on-lake-simcoe-3-people-rescued/