Midland Bay Landing is going international
Midland Bay Landing Development Corporation (MBLDC) is reaching for the sky with a potential UNESCO designation for not only the waterfront property, but Midland surrounding area. The idea was pitched to council members at the MBLDC annual general meeting Wednesday evening. “The vision is that Midland Bay Landing is a unique opportunity to create a […]
Midland Honda opens new dealership
Midland Honda officially unveiled its brand-new, state-of-the-art dealership at 947 Jones Road on November 23. The 23,422-square-foot dealership, located on a 2.48-hectare lot at the corner of Highway 12 and Jones Road, features a seven-vehicle indoor showroom, 11 service bays, a customer client centre and drive-thru car wash. It’s a sizable upgrade from the old […]
GBGH awarded for championing organ and tissue donation
At a virtual awards ceremony held November 24, Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH) was honoured with a Provincial Conversion Rate Award by Trillium Gift of Life Network (TGLN), Ontario’s organ and tissue donation and transplantation agency. This award recognizes GBGH for its outstanding efforts to integrate organ and tissue donation into quality end-of-life care in […]
Midland’s Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons to offer ‘scaled-down version’ of First Light
Staff at Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons aren’t letting the COVID-19 pandemic completely ruin the holiday season. A ‘scaled-down version’ of First Light will be held in late November. The historical site on the outskirts of Midland, once home to the Huron Wendat people, will be lit up with candles on Nov, 21, 22 and Nov. […]
Midland, Penetanguishene get ‘win-win’ infrastructure funding
The Ontario government is providing up to $1.05 billion in combined federal-provincial funding through the new COVID-19 Resilience infrastructure stream to build or renovate health and safety-related projects in long-term care, education and municipalities. The funding is part of the federal government’s Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program and reinforces the commitment of both the federal […]
Subdivision proposed for King Street in Midland could be expanding
A 202-unit residential subdivision proposed for a chunk of land off King Street could be expanding to include 270 homes. The Town of Midland recently received a revised draft plan for a subdivision proposed for a 23.7-acre lot which runs between King Street and William Street, parallel with Christine Drive. An initial draft plan, submitted […]
Midland, Penetanguishene hospitals to receive combined $2.15 million from province
Georgian Bay General Hospital and Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care will be getting a combined $2.15 million from the province to complete critical upgrades and repairs, and tackle urgent maintenance projects. “This vital funding will help out hospitals maintain their infrastructure and ensure a safe and comfortable environment for hospital staff and patients,” said […]
Action Play Centre in Midland looking to become small private school
Mike and Jennifer Hearn are unimpressed with the Ministry of Education’s plan for the 2020 school year, so much so that they’ve decided to offer local families an alternative. The Hearns are transforming their business, the Action Play Centre, into a small private school. The Academic Play Centre: Midland’s Mini School will house two 10-student […]
New program at Georgian College will provide students with paid work
Georgian College is expanding its commitment to work-integrated learning with the launch of the Drive Ability – Opening Doors Program, a new initiative that will provide students and recent graduates with the hands-on experience and career-ready skills to succeed in today’s global economy. Funded by the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development’s Career Ready […]
Manufacturing Spotlight: Baytech Plastics
With our communities’ fast growth, many new and exciting career opportunities are becoming available. North Simcoe is home to many high tech manufacturing businesses, health care providers, technology startups, tourism operators, and agricultural companies who are always on the lookout for talented people like you. Discover all that Baytech Plastics has to offer.