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• Official Opening of the War of 1812 Travelling Exhibit
  Official Opening of the War of 1812 Travelling Exhibit Midhurst/ May 17, 2013 – The Simcoe County Museum will officially open the new travelling exhibit, Simcoe County and the War of 1812, on Sunday May 19 at the Simcoe County Museum. EVENT: Official opening of the War of 1812 travelling exhibit Where Simcoe County Museum 1151 Highway 26 Minesing, Ontario When ...
  05/17/2013 3:57 PM
  
  
• 500th defibrillator installed in Bradford school
  500th defibrillator installed in Bradford school Midhurst, May 17, 2013 – The County of Simcoe’s Public Access Defibrillation (PAD) Program has reached a milestone and installed its 500th Automated External Defibrillator (AED) in Marie of the Incarnation Catholic School in the Town of Bradford West ...
  05/17/2013 3:07 PM
  
  
• County installs 500th lifesaving defibrillator in school
  County installs 500th lifesaving defibrillator in school Midhurst/ May 14, 2013 – The County of Simcoe’s Public Access Defibrillation (PAD) Program is celebrating the installation of the 500th Automated External Defibrillator (AED) in Marie of the Incarnation Catholic School in Bradford. EVENT: 500 th Defibrillator Installation Celebration Where Marie of ...
  05/17/2013 3:06 PM
  
  
• See what you're missing at Georgian Village
  See what you’re missing at Georgian Village Midhurst/May 8, 2013 – Visit the Georgian Village Sales Centre in May and discover the joys of life after 60. Two open houses are being held May 11 and 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the Georgian Village garden homes, assisted living apartments, and life lease apartments. EVENT: Georgian Village Open Houses Where ...
  05/13/2013 9:33 AM
  
  
• Save-a-Life CPR Day in Wasaga Beach
  County of Simcoe Paramedic Services and the Heart and Stroke Foundation are partnering to offer residents of Simcoe County a free CPR Level-A training course. There is no cost to attend the event, but participants are asked to bring a food bank donation of a non-perishable food item. Join the County of Simcoe Paramedic Services at the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s Level-A CPR course. Training includes CPR, how to use a defibrillator, and an introduction to child and infant modules.
  05/07/2013 4:01 PM
  
  
• Emergency Preparedness Week contest
  Disasters can strike anytime and anywhere... ARE YOU READYEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WEEK May 5-11, 2013 E m e r g e n cy M a n a g e m e n t S i m c o e C o u n t y w a n t s t o h e l p y o u t o b e p r e p a r e d . Enter our Emergency Preparedness Week draw for a chance to win a: • Canadian Red Cross 72-Hour Disaster Kit • Crank-powered emergency radio • Crank-powered flashlight To enter, provide answers to the following three questions: • Name one disaster risk in Simcoe County • Name one...
  05/06/2013 9:09 AM
  
  
• Online portal connects newcomers in Simcoe County
  Online portal connects newcomers in Simcoe County Midhurst/ May 3, 2013 – Connecting with your community as a newcomer to Simcoe County is only a click away, thanks to the Ontario Municipal Immigration Information Online program. It’s a win-win for municipalities and immigrants.” “The County of Simcoe strives to...
  05/03/2013 3:16 PM
  
  
• National Emergency Preparedness Week in Simcoe County
  National Emergency Preparedness Week in Simcoe County May 5 to 11, 2013 Midhurst/May 3, 2013 – The County of Simcoe recognizes National Emergency Preparedness Week from May 5 to 11, 2013, and reminds all residents to take steps to be prepared in the event of an emergency. “Emergency Preparedness Week is an important time for individuals and families to examine ...
  05/03/2013 3:15 PM
  
  
• County of Simcoe celebrates Nursing Week
  County of Simcoe celebrates Nursing Week Midhurst/May 3, 2013 – Nursing is the gentle art of caring. To honour the many dedicated, professional, and invaluable men and women who care for our loved ones, our friends, and our neighbours, and to celebrate the many great and essential services they offer to County residents, Warden Cal Patterson has proclaimed May ...
  05/03/2013 10:29 AM
  
  
• Globe and Mail insert-Simcoe County Beyond the Big City Lights
  Stretching from the shores of Lake Simcoe to Georgian Bay, Simcoe County’s combination of location, lifestyle and opportunity makes it a great place to live, work and play, according to Robert Lamb, manager of economic development for the County of Simcoe. “Lakehead University Orillia is a vital piece of Simcoe County’s knowledge-based economy,” says County of Simcoe Warden Cal Patterson. “We have world-class manufacturers in Simcoe County,” says Robert Lamb, the County of Simcoe economic ...
  05/02/2013 4:06 PM
  
  
• Georgian Bay mayors present low water level case on Parliament Hill
  Georgian Bay mayors present low water level case on Parliament Hill Midhurst/April 30, 2013 – Low water levels in Georgian Bay received high profile treatment in Ottawa as a group of local mayors made their case for immediate financial assistance to Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird on April 29. Wasaga Beach Mayor Cal Patterson, Collingwood Mayor Sandra Cooper, Tay Mayor Scott Warnock...
  04/30/2013 10:26 AM
  
  

• Simcoe County Online Immigration Portal Launch
  Simcoe County Online Immigration Portal Launch Midhurst/April 26, 2013 – Join the County of Simcoe and the Ontario Minister of Citizenship and Immigration for the official launch of a new online portal for newcomers to Simcoe County - immigration.simcoe.ca. The Honourable Michael Coteau, Ontario Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, and special guest ...
  04/26/2013 4:30 PM
  
  
• County Paramedics join Operation Uniformed Lunch
  County Paramedics join Operation Uniformed Lunch Midhurst/April 26, 2013 – County of Simcoe Paramedics are once again answering the call to help those in need. “The County of Simcoe is fortunate to have such dedicated, hard-working paramedics serving our residents on a daily basis,” said Warden Cal Patterson. “I am proud and thankful of the men and women who put ...
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• Hillsdale Elementary School awarded Learning & Living Green
  Hillsdale Elementary School awarded for Learning & Living Green Midhurst/April 24, 2013 – It’s easy being green when you have the Hillsdale Elementary School Eco Team on your side. Created in 2010, the Learning & Living Green program allows the County of Simcoe and local school boards to work together to make waste reduction and diversion—both at school and ...
  04/25/2013 1:13 PM
  
  
• Inspirational evening brings together Paramedic Honour Guards from coast to coast
  Inspirational evening brings together Paramedic Honour Guards from coast to coast Midhurst/April 24, 2013 – Retired Major-General Richard Rohmer, Canada’s most decorated citizen, offered an inspirational message on professionalism, esprit de corps, and leadership to more than 200 paramedics and delegates from coast to coast at last night’s Honour in Excellence ...
  04/24/2013 4:39 PM
  
  
• Paramedic for a Day
  County of Simcoe Paramedic for a Day Cole Ambeau, a Grade 5 student at Warnica Public School in Barrie, was sworn in as Paramedic for a Day at County Council on April 23, 2013. Cole’s essay entitled “Why Paramedics are Important in my Community” was chosen from hundreds of local school children who entered the annual Paramedic for a Day writing contest. Cole received an honourary paramedic uniform, stethoscope, certificate, and CPR kit. For a complete photo album visit the County of Simcoe on...
  04/23/2013 11:25 AM
  
  
• Simcoe County Museum hosts Simcoe County Regional Heritage Fair
  Simcoe County Museum hosts Simcoe County Regional Heritage Fair Minesing/ April 23, 2013 - The Simcoe County Museum hosts the 11th annual Simcoe County Regional Heritage Fair on Wednesday April 24, 2013. The Simcoe County Museum is owned and operated by the County of Simcoe and offers year round exhibits, events and educational programs for visitors of every age.
  04/23/2013 10:49 AM
  
  
• Retired Major General to address Paramedic Honour Guards from across Canada
  Retired Major General to address Paramedic Honour Guards from across Canada Midhurst/April 22, 2013 – Canada’s most decorated citizen, retired Major-General Richard Rohmer, will address paramedic ceremonial and honour guard units from across Canada at the Honour in Excellence Gala April 23 at the Holiday Inn in Barrie. The gala follows the 7th annual Alliance of...
  04/22/2013 4:21 PM
  
  
• County Long Term Care Homes Accredited with Exemplary Standing
  County Long Term Care Homes “Accredited with Exemplary Standing” Midhurst/ April 22, 2013 – When it comes to providing service to the seniors in our region, the County of Simcoe has proven to be exemplary. Accreditation Canada recently awarded the County of Simcoe Long Term Care Services the decision level of “Accredited with Exemplary Standing” for its 2012 ...
  04/22/2013 4:17 PM
  
  
• Georgian Village Open Houses
  Georgian Village Relax, You’re Home see what you’re missing OPEN HOUSES Georgian Village Sales Centre April 27, May 11, May 25 ~ 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Book tours in advance Georgian Village Sales Team Steve and Mary (705) 528-4285 or Toll Free at (877) 449-9292 Or Catherine Ivanyshyn at 705-726-9300 ext. 1211
  04/22/2013 1:57 PM
  
  
• County of Simcoe Paramedics Celebrate EMS Week
  County of Simcoe Paramedics Celebrate EMS Week Midhurst/April 19, 2013 – May 19 to 25, 2013 is Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week across Ontario. He will then spend the day with a County of Simcoe paramedic crew learning about the job, touring a paramedic station, and assisting paramedics as they perform a mock exercise. Cole will end his day by attending the ...
  04/19/2013 4:32 PM