Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre receives funding boost from the County of Simcoe Midhurst/January 24, 2012 – Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre provides safe, quality care to people throughout the region. The Phase 1 Expansion will almost double the physical size of the hospital and includes the Simcoe Muskoka Regional Cancer Centre, which ... Read More
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County of Simcoe to provide funding boost to Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre
County of Simcoe to provide funding boost to Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre Midhurst/January 20, 2012 – With the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre’s Phase 1 Expansion... Read more
County ready to move forward with made-in-Simcoe Growth Plan
County ready to move forward with made-in-Simcoe Growth Plan Midhurst/January 19, 2012 – The County of Simcoe is ready to move forward with a made-in-Simcoe growth plan that wil... Read more
Notice of Meetings for the Month of January, 2012
THE CORPORATION OF THE COUNTY OF SIMCOE NOTICE OF STANDING COMMITTEE AND COUNCIL MEETINGS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2012 TAKE NOTICE that the Corporation of the County of Simcoe ... Read more
Reminder - Waste Collection and Landfill Update for Christmas and New Year Holidays
Christmas Day and New Year’s Day – Collection Schedule Please note that there will be NO CHANGE to regular curbside collection of waste, organics or recycling throughout the Hol... Read more
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Simcoe County Council today approved a $400-million budget for 2012 which responds to the growing demand for regional human services, makes investments in needed capital infrastructure and addresses challenges from continued growth and the economy. ... Read More
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Council Acknowledges Advanced Care Paramedics
On Nov. 22, Warden Cal Patterson and members of Simcoe County Council acknowledged the Advanced Care Paramedics (ACP) program and the paramedics involved for their hard work during the implementation of the program. ...
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County of Simcoe Paramedics awarded EMS Exemplary Service Medal
A group of County of Simcoe paramedics were recognized nationally with the EMS Exemplary Service Medal for their hard work and years of service at the EMS Service Awards gala held in Blue Mountain on Sept. 29. ...
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Save-A-Life CPR training in Midland
County of Simcoe paramedics, in partnership with the Heart and Stroke Foundation and the Town of Midland, invite residents of Simcoe County to take part in the annual Save-A-Life Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Day on Saturday November 5, 2011. ...
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Today helmets are common-place in most sports and on in-line skaters, skateboarders and cyclists, too. Wearing a helmet can reduce the risk of head injury from a fall by more th... Read more
Stress-free ways to improve health
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Cal Patterson
As we approach the mid-point of winter, it appears the snow has finally found its way to Simcoe County, making our region a true winter wonderland.
With as many as 10,000 residents working in tourism-related businesses, and an estimated seven million tourists visiting Simcoe County annually, we all benefit from the winter playground that we see outside.
I would encourage each of you to visit the revitalized Tourism Simcoe County website experience.simcoe.ca to learn more about the County’s winter activities and links to local ski conditions, trail system information and a listing of current events.
Anglers flock to the County to enjoy the challenge of ice-fishing. I encourage all to take caution before venturing onto our many lakes and rivers. For safe ice conditions, please speak to one of the many fish hut operators.
On Monday, February 20, the Simcoe County Museum presents Family Day. There will be snowshoeing and orienteering races and “sliding through the ages” on toboggans and sleds old and new, unique and strange. The Museum is open throughout the winter with many fun activities available, both inside and out.
For something a little different this year try a dog sledding adventure at one of the locations in the County. There are also horse-drawn sleigh rides in communities such as Phelpston, Shanty Bay and Minesing.
The forests of the County offer hundreds of kilometres of excellent trails for cross country ski trips, snowshoeing outings and, in some areas, snowmobiling.
Whether you call them carnivals, winterfests, or frosty frolics, the fun is guaranteed to chase away the mid-winter blues at various locations, including Midland February 5-7, Tay Township February 10-12, Penetanguishene February 17-19, Essa Township February 21, Innisfil February 24-25 and Wasaga Beach’s Snowman Mania February 17-20. For local information, visit your municipal website.
As the season comes to an end, the Ontario Winter Games will be held in Collingwood March 8-11, a competition sure to attract thousands of spectators and athletes.
I encourage everyone to get out and enjoy the wonder of winter in Simcoe County.
Cal Patterson
Warden, County of Simcoe