Popular secondary suites program creates affordable rentals across the region

The County of Simcoe reminds residents of its popular secondary suites program, which adds critical affordable rentals across the region. This program provides nearly $1 million in forgivable loans annually across the County of Simcoe to homeowners who wish to create affordable rental secondary suites in their homes or garden suites. “County Council is committed […]

Simcoe County entrepreneurs awarded grants and mentorships to support new tourism ideas

Three finalists who made winning pitches for the Simcoe County “Spark” Program were each awarded a $3,000 seed grant and mentorship to help them get started with their new tourism ideas. The Simcoe County “Spark” Mentorships & Grants Program is a collaborative partnership initiative between Tourism Simcoe County, Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7) and the […]

Formal Trailhead Created on Overhead Bridge Road

The Town of Penetanguishene is kicking off Trails Month with the opening of a new trailhead on Overhead Bridge Road, a beautiful section of the Trans Canada Trail that joins Penetanguishene with Tiny Township. Join Penetanguishene, Tiny, Simcoe County and members of the Trans Canada Trail for a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open the […]

County awards 2022 Tourism, Culture and Sport Enhancement Funding

The County of Simcoe has approved 87 successful applications totalling more than $485,000 through the 2022 Tourism, Culture and Sport Enhancement Fund. The program aims to enhance existing tourism, culture and sport projects throughout the County. “In spite of the challenges that it faced during COVID, Simcoe County has a strong tourism, culture and sports […]

Simcoe County “Spark” Program Launch

Whether you are an individual, a start-up or an established small business or non-profit organization, there can be many challenges and barriers to bringing a new tourism idea, experience or partnership to fruition. The “Spark” Program will match selected candidates with a tourism mentor and provide a source of financial support to help take your […]

County opens 2022 Age-Friendly Seniors Housing Grant Program

For the fourth year in a row, the County of Simcoe is providing $500,000 in funding to support eligible applicants in creating additional age-friendly housing in Simcoe County. “The County is working hard to address affordable housing in our area, including enhancing support services and resources to meet the needs of our aging population,” said […]

County of Simcoe hosting virtual job fair on April 26

On April 26 between 2 and 6 p.m., the County and area partners, including member municipalities, the Cities of Barrie and Orillia, Georgian College, Lakehead University, Employment Ontario, the Simcoe Muskoka Workforce Development Board, Regional Tourism Organization 7 and the Province of Ontario, are collaborating on another virtual Work in Simcoe County job fair. Data collected […]

Area Partners to Host the Workforce Connect Conference to Assist Local Employers with Recruitment and Retention

Workforce Connect Conference

The County’s Economic Development Office (EDO), in collaboration with member municipalities, the Cities of Barrie and Orillia, the Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre and the Simcoe Muskoka Workforce Development Board is pleased to present the virtual Workforce Connect Conference, being held on Tuesday April 5, and Wednesday April 6, 2022. Business leaders, entrepreneurs and human resource […]

Warden George Cornell re-elected as WOWC Chair

George Cornell Mayor Township of Tiny

Warden George Cornell of the County of Simcoe has been re-elected by acclamation as Chair of the Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (WOWC), during the organization’s Annual General Meeting held virtually on February 11, 2022. Also appointed at the AGM as WOWC officers were Warden Glen McNeil of the County of Huron to the office of […]