Simcoe County

• Ontario government gives $2.8M to 3 Simcoe County businesses

  The Ontario government is providing more than $2.8 million to three businesses in Simcoe County through its regional development program.

  Economy

  Jul 23
• 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
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• Tourism sector in Barrie, Orillia, Simcoe and Grey counties to receive $1.2M

  The tourism sector in Barrie, Orillia, Simcoe and Grey counties will receive $1.2 million in funding that's expected to support 100 businesses and maintain 225 jobs.

  Canada

  Jun 9
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• Officials report increase in overdoses in Barrie, Ont., over last several days

  The region's top doctor said there's been a rise in opioid toxicity over the years and that the issue has gotten 'considerably more severe' since the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Health

  Jun 4
• Simcoe County to increase service on Route 3 of LINX Transit

  The new change will bring service on Route 3 closer to pre-pandemic levels.

  Canada

  Jun 3
• Over 4,100 fentanyl street doses seized in mass multi-jurisdictional drug-trafficking probe

  The investigation began in December 2020 when police became aware of a network of individuals from the GTA who were connected with trafficking drugs in Simcoe County and Muskoka.

  Crime

  May 27
• 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
• Controlled burn in Tosorontio Tract confirmed for Saturday

  The County of Simcoe has confirmed it will execute a controlled burn on 40 hectares (100 acres) of county forests within the Tosorontio Tract in Adjala-Tosorontio on April 10.

  Environment

  Apr 9
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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
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• Ontario Greenbelt consultation now underway, but advocates say plans don’t go far enough

  “We really need to keep farmland and ecological function in the area if we’re going to keep living here for multiple generations.”

  Environment

  Feb 28