North Simcoe News

Penetanguishene to host virtual 2021 Winterama
The 73rd Penetanguishene Winterama will be held virtually. With the province in the midst of a lockdown due to the continuation of the COVID-19 pandemic, Penetanguishene officials have made the decision to move the popular annual winter festival online. Winterama will...

Georgian Bay General Hospital receives single largest gift in North Simcoe
Marco Mancini and the Marco Mancini Family Foundation is making a $5-million transformational gift to improve healthcare for all the residents of...

Town of Midland receives $250,000 grant towards King Street beautification
The Town of Midland has successfully secured a grant in the amount of $250,000 through the Rural Economic Development (RED) Strategic Economic...

In-Market Special Project Fund
Applications are now open for Year 2 of the In-Market Special Project Fund, with $100,000 available for projects in 2021. The goal of the fund, as...

2020 Simcoe and Muskoka Employer Survey
The Simcoe Muskoka Workforce Development Board (SMWDB) is a Not for Profit funded by the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development...

Fitness studio, plant-based café open on King Street
A unique business that promotes a healthy lifestyle and healthy food options has opened up at 227 and 229 King St. in downtown Midland. Mega Mindful...

Ontario Launches New “Support Local” Marketing Campaign
The Ontario government is encouraging people to "show your love for local" by exploring new and creative ways to reconnect with the unique small...

Canada Summer Jobs 2021 Employer Application Process Launches Next Week
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on young Canadians who are trying to find work. Employers also face challenges when recruiting and...

Penetanguishene to begin planning redevelopment of waterfront
Finding ways to maximize the economic potential of the waterfront is a high priority for the Town of Penetanguishene in 2021. The municipality has...