Tiny Township’s Bulbs of Fire farmers promote biodiversity and soil health
Bart and Simone Nagel are well known among Simcoe County foodies for the plus varieties of garlic they grow and sell together with garlic spreads, mustards and jams. Selling at the Midland, Orillia and Gravenhurst farmers’ markets, the Bulbs of Fire owners now have...
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Government loans helping north Simcoe businesses get started
A diverse group of local businesses have the North Simcoe Community Futures Development Corp. to thank for helping them get off the ground. The federally funded corporation, located at 105 Fourth St. in Midland, has been assisting local small and medium businesses for...
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Penetanguishene’s Winterama “bigger and better”
Fireworks and live music kick off event Friday, writes Doug Leroux We have an exciting weekend coming up as Penetanguishene presents the longest-running winter carnival in Ontario. Winterama promises to be bigger and better, with many events planned to entertain young...
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Chigamik chosen as one of three centres to improve community vitality
Chigamik Community Health Centre has been selected by the Rural Ontario Institute as one of only three community demonstration projects across Ontario aimed at better understanding and improving community vitality and well-being, as part of their North Simcoe...
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Midland’s Keebee Play / Ambient Activity create toys for young and old
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 condition," said...
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North Simcoe municipalities working on attracting skilled trades workers to region
Many manufacturers in Midland, Penetanguishene, Tay and Tiny are in a position to grow their businesses, but the majority are struggling to find the skilled labourers needed to make it happen. “We want to expand our business, but we can’t do to the fact we can’t find...
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Simcoe County council elects George Cornell 2019-20 warden at first meeting
At the inaugural meeting of Simcoe County council on Tuesday, Tiny Township mayor George Cornell was elected as the 2019-2020 warden. “I am honoured to be elected as Simcoe County Warden for the next two years and I look forward to working on...
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Tiny Township’s Windlee Maple Syrup among the best in the country
Sweet. The best maple syrup in the country comes from a Tiny Township maple syrup producer. Maple syrup from Windlee Farms won first place at The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, which brings together the top agricultural producers from across Canada. Windlee Maple...
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‘Made in Simcoe County’ campaign unveiled at forum
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...
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Town names board tasked with overseeing Midland Bay Landing development
The board of directors that will oversee the development of Midland Bay Landing — the former Unimin property — has officially been named. Following an extensive public recruitment process, the Town of Midland announced the seven-member team on Nov. 22. The...
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