The Moving Edit

BARRIE & SIMCOE COUNTY

Local moving advice for Barrie, Innisfil, Orillia and the rest of Simcoe County.

A moving truck parked on a snowy driveway in winter

Barrie & Simcoe County

Winter Moving in Simcoe County

Moving in an Ontario winter takes more planning, not more luck. Snow, ice, shorter days and lake effect — how to move safely between December and March.September 30, 2026

Green organics cart and black garbage cart at the curb, along with several blue recycling boxes

Barrie & Simcoe County

Garbage, Recycling & Organics in Barrie: How It Actually Works

Barrie's waste collection confuses almost every new resident. Weekly organics, biweekly garbage, and recycling that isn't run by the City — here's how it works.September 15, 2026

Aerial view of Barrie and Kempenfelt Bay

Barrie & Simcoe CountyIn depth

Moving to Barrie: A Complete Guide

Thinking about a move to Barrie? Get the local picture on neighbourhoods, commuting, winter, schools, services and settling into life in Barrie and Simcoe County.September 3, 2026

A hydro meter on the exterior wall of a house

Barrie & Simcoe County

Setting Up Utilities in Barrie & Simcoe County

Who provides what in Barrie, why your hydro company depends on your exact address, and the one step renters can't do themselves.September 1, 2026