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/

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/

Vehicle lands in Lake Simcoe, one occupant killed, man from Mississauga injured
Orillia OPP say one man was killed and another was injured after a crash sent a passenger vehicle into Lake Simcoe late Friday night.
#globalnews #Crime #Traffic #Collision #LakeSimcoe
https://globalnews.ca/news/10175190/crash-lake-simcoe-opp/

City of Barrie issues swim advisory for Centennial Beach
Based on water sample results from Monday, the city says the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has recommended that a swim advisory be posted for Centennial Beach.
#globalnews #Health #CentennialBeach #LakeSimcoe #minet'spointbeach
https://globalnews.ca/news/9897886/barrie-swim-advisory-centennial-beach/