Discovery Harbour: Exploring the skate trail

The Discovery Harbour Skate Trail offers winter fun for the whole family in Penetanguishene, right in the Heart of Georgian Bay! The historic site is transformed into a winter wonderland every weekend in February with a 1km ice skating loop, snowshoeing, a kids tube run and so much more! EDCNS is about growth, attraction and […]

Developer still planning Parisian-style renovation of Penetanguishene’s Commodore Hotel

Plans to renovate the Commodore Hotel are still moving along, albeit ever so slowly. While no drawings or documents regarding the proposed renovation have been officially submitted to the town, architectural drawings outlining owner Yvonne Blaszczyk’s vision for the redevelopment of the property were recently completed. The latest drawings indicate that a Parisian-style hotel is […]

New public sculpture ‘thrusts’ Penetanguishene into the future

Town of Penetanguishene

The giant mirror ball would roll down Main Street in Penetanguishene, but it’s held back by a paddle and guarded by a marsh. Created by Camille Myles, the contemporary sculpture was unveiled the morning of February 15, in front of politicians and supporters. “Place of the White Rolling Sands” is the title of the piece, […]

Penetanguishene looking to incentivize creation of affordable housing units

Town of Penetanguishene

Penetanguishene’s new community improvement plan could spur the creation of more affordable housing in the downtown core. A draft version of the plan, which was presented to council on February 12, includes the framework for seven financial incentive programs. One of those programs offers grants and loans for the creation of affordable housing units. “We […]

Penetanguishene takes pride in its Winterama tradition

February is our month for celebrating Winterama. We have an exciting weekend coming up as Penetanguishene presents the longest-running winter carnival in Ontario. The warmth and welcoming hospitality of the 72nd Winterama is felt throughout our town. Former residents often come home to celebrate and participate in this long-standing winter tradition. The event kicks off […]

Province dishes out ‘important funding’ to help improve Simcoe North infrastructure

Government of Ontario

Eight Simcoe North municipalities are receiving a combined $4.1 million in provincial funding to help address infrastructure needs. Simcoe North MPP Jill Dunlop was in Tiny Township on Feb. 5 to announce the funding, which is divvied out to municipalities annually via the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF). “I am committed to supporting our local […]

Penetanguishene to lead north Simcoe municipal services review

Government of Ontario

Midland, Penetanguishene, Tiny and Tay have jointly received $100,000 in government funding to undertake a review of their municipal services. “We are looking at exploring opportunities to make it easier for residents and businesses to access services in a consistent manner, while ensuring we are efficient and cost effective,” said Jeff Lees, chief administrative officer […]

Mark your calendars for the 72nd Penetanguishene WINTERAMA!

Welcome to the 72nd Annual Winterama taking place on February 14-17! Join your community for a variety of events and activities such as horse and wagon rides, kids snowmobile rides, Tobogganing, crokicurl, the demolition derby, the rotary Winterama parade, family fishing and many more! Remember to purchase a $3 souvenir button to participate!   https://www.facebook.com/winterama/videos/3154338557970317/ […]

OMG Men & Women’s Fashion: Keeping us stylish in North Simcoe

Loving the local lifestyle, JoAnn Menard moved to Penetanguishene about 10 years ago. She saw the need for cute, casual, comfortable, quality clothing in an affordable price range. With the help of La Clé de l’emploi Employment Services and the North Simcoe Community Futures Development Corporation (NSCFDC), OMG Men & Women’s Fashions now provides fantastic […]

Simcoe County invests in Waypoint Centre

County of Simcoe Warden George Cornell presented Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care (Waypoint) with a $673,252 donation Jan. 23 in support of the new Community Health Hub in Midland. This is the second donation for a total of $1.28 million provided to the hospital for this new community resource in partnership with Centre de […]