Jan 15, 2019 | Healthcare, Manufacturing, Midland
The market to serve an aging population is growing, while the market to serve children has levelled off. A state of play is the human condition where people learn, and it doesn’t matter if you are two or 102. “Play is an integral part of the human...
Dec 3, 2018 | County of Simcoe, Manufacturing, Midland, Penetanguishene
Titans of the Simcoe County manufacturing industry gathered at Tangle Creek Golf and Country Club, just west of Barrie, on Wednesday morning to network, brainstorm and view the unveiling of a new county-wide advertising campaign: Made in Simcoe County. The campaign is...
Oct 10, 2018 | Healthcare, Midland, Penetanguishene, Provincial Announcements
The Ontario PCs have reaffirmed the government’s commitment to funding 19 new long-term care beds at The Villa Care Centre in Midland. In early October, Premier Doug Ford and Deputy Premier and Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, Christine Elliott, announced that...
Sep 6, 2018 | Healthcare, Manufacturing, Midland
Technology developed by Midland-based Ambient Activity is making a profound impact on dementia patients in long-term care facilities throughout the province. “Our focus is to develop non-pharmaceutical, activity-based approaches to managing agitated behaviours in...
Sep 6, 2018 | Education, Midland, Skilled Trades
Approximately 200 new students walked into the Robbert Hartog Midland Campus of Georgian College for orientation day Tuesday. Students were given a free breakfast before attending an assembly and then breaking into study groups. “Skilled trades are in big demand right...
