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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County of Simcoe’s agriculture and agri-food survey results are in!
Farmers, food processors, food retailers, restaurateurs and agricultural support businesses are invited to hear the results of the agriculture and agri-food surveys and provide thoughts on the proposed regional and County work plans. The event is being held at the...
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New Digital Transformation Grant program provides grants for main street businesses to embrace technology
The new Digital Main Street – Digital Transformation Grant program is now live. The program provides grant funding to main street businesses across Ontario in the amount of $2,500 to implement Digital Transformation within their business. Building on the success of a...
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Government reaffirms 22 new long-term-care beds for Midland, Penetanguishene
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,...
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County of Simcoe Manufacturers’ Forum
The County of Simcoe’s Economic Development Office is hosting a Manufacturers’ Forum on November 21, 2018 at the Tangle Creek Golf and Country Club in Thornton, Ontario. Topics will include trade, funding, B2B networking and business supports. For advanced...
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Tiny’s first Farm Crawl offers urbanites a taste of agricultural life
Have you ever wanted to tour local farms, learn about 21st century agricultural practices and buy the freshest produce and eggs? Then you’ll want a seat on the bus for the first Tiny Township Farm Crawl taking place Sat. Sept. 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. “A...
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Midland company helping long-term care facilities care for dementia patients
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...
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