Simcoe County News

• New waste collection system rolls out in Simcoe County Nov. 1

  Simcoe County is also moving to a four-day collection schedule.

  Canada

  Oct 18, 2021
  
• 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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• Controlled burn to take place in Adjala-Tosorontio, Ont.

  The burn will occur as conditions allow and is expected to take two days to complete.

  Environment

  Mar 31, 2021
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• Simcoe County Warden George Cornell acclaimed for second term

  County council also elected Innisfil mayor Lynn Dollin as deputy warden of Simcoe County.

  Politics

  Dec 8, 2020
• Simcoe County council approves 0% increase on county portion of municipal property taxes for 2021

  Simcoe County council has approved the municipality's $572-million 2021 budget, which increased as a result of COVID-19 pressures and growth areas that will enhance service levels.

  Economy

  Nov 25, 2020
• Ontario government gives $1.5M toward expansion of Lake Simcoe Regional Airport runway

  The project involves widening the local airport's runway from 100 feet to 150 feet as part of phase one of the planned expansion.

  Aug 14, 2020
• Coronavirus: 3 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Simcoe County, health unit says

  The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has confirmed three new cases of the novel coronavirus in Simcoe County.

  Health

  Mar 20, 2020
• Coronavirus: Services, programs that are altered, cancelled in Simcoe County

  Several municipalities within Simcoe County are making changes to programs and services amid concerns of the novel coronavirus.

  Health

  Mar 13, 2020
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• Battery collection happening in Barrie, Simcoe County this week

  Simcoe County says disposable battery bags and instructions were mailed to households in September.

  Environment

  Nov 5, 2019
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• Simcoe County provides $500,000 in funding to support area hospices

  The funds are part of Simcoe County's three-year, $1.5-million commitment between 2017 and 2019 to create greater access to residential hospice care.

  Health

  Jul 12, 2019