County Of Simcoe

• County of Simcoe nears completion on rapid housing program for homeless youth

  The County of Simcoe is preparing to open its latest rapid rehousing site to local youth escape homelessness after securing a site in the City of Orillia.

  Canada

  Apr 19
  
• Two Orillia, Ont. locations shortlisted for new rapid housing program

  The City of Orillia has short-listed two city-owned properties to address homelessness as apart of a new rehousing program with the County of Simcoe.

  Canada

  Mar 5
  
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• Downtown Barrie breakfast program expanding services

  At a time when more people are struggling to afford the basics, the City of Barrie and County of Simcoe have announced a temporary expansion to the breakfast program downtown.

  Canada

  Dec 12, 2023
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• County of Simcoe reassuring residents after province announces dismantling of Peel Region

  The county is trying to reassure residents after the Ford government announced plans to dissolve the Region of Peel and re-evaluate other regional governments, including Simcoe.

  Canada

  May 19, 2023
• County of Simcoe surpasses 10-year affordable housing target ahead of schedule

  At a time when housing affordably is a big concern for many, the County of Simcoe is celebrating reaching a huge milestone ahead of schedule.

  Canada

  Mar 30, 2023
• Virtual job fair features at least 100 employers looking to fill openings in Simcoe County

  With a long list of job openings within the area, Simcoe County is hosting a virtual job fair to try and help employers and job seekers connect.

  Canada

  Feb 27, 2023
• Woman dies after skydiving accident in Innisfil, Ont.

  Police said a woman was critically injured after jumping from a plane operated for a local skydiving club. The woman was taken to hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

  Canada

  Aug 28, 2022
• Order issued for Simcoe County nursing home found with ‘widespread’ non-compliance

  A report from Ontario's Ministry of Long-Term Care said the Collingwood nursing home's non-compliance represents a 'systemic failure' that could affect the home's residents.

  Health

  Jun 16, 2021
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• Simcoe County to roll out new automated cart system for curbside waste collection

  The new system is meant to provide an enhanced way for residents to manage their waste each week.

  Canada

  May 13, 2021
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• Simcoe County takes steps to help get waste off the streets

  Since residents have placed high priority on the collection of garbage, organics and recycling, Simcoe County says council voted to cancel this year's curbside collection of electronics.

  Environment

  Aug 15, 2019