North Simcoe News

Schott® Gemtron Canada Corp. releases new, affordable Contact Shields
Schott® Gemtron Canada Corp. in Midland now offers SCHOTT® CONTACT SHIELD to local businesses in Midland, Penetanguishene, Tay and Tiny with special prices. SCHOTT® CONTACT SHIELD may be ordered directly through russ.barron@schott.com and can be picked up at Schott...

Simcoe County Federation of Agriculture makes generous donation to provide boost to long term care and seniors services
On July 29th, the County of Simcoe recognized the Simcoe County Federation of Agriculture, which recently provided a $10,000 donation in support of...

Boutique beauty salon opens in Penetanguishene
Michelle Sauve opened her Penetanguishene beauty studio June 24, so COVID-19 safety measures were a part of the design. “We took all precautions,”...

Café Kittyhawk opens in former Larder and Pantry in Penetanguishene
What do you call it when you walk into a coffee shop and feel like you’ve been there before? Déja-brew. Café Kittyhawk opened on July 4 in the...

The Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus takes action to support rural broadband
Southwestern, ON – At their meeting on July 2nd the Western Ontario Wardens’ Caucus approved a series of recommendations to support rural broadband...

Public/private partnership will mean ‘many more homes and businesses in Simcoe County will soon have greater access to reliable internet services’
Today, Jill Dunlop, MPP for Simcoe North, and Andrea Khanjin, MPP for Barrie-Innisfil, on behalf of Ernie Hardeman, Minister of Agriculture, Food...

County of Simcoe and area partners launch new job portal WorkinSimcoeCounty.ca
Midhurst/June 25, 2020 – The County of Simcoe and area partners including member municipalities, the cities of Barrie and Orillia and the Simcoe...

EDCNS in the news: Recovery kits donated to small businesses
EDCNS has been distributing complimentary "Open for Business" Recovery Kits to local North Simcoe businesses. News coverage courtesy of CTV News...

Shopping locally, supporting small businesses ‘more important now than ever’
Businesses and organizations across north Simcoe are urging residents to invest in their communities to help the local economy rebound from the...