Midhurst/November 19, 2021 – County of Simcoe Paramedic Services kicked off the 19th annual Toy Drive on November 12, 2021, benefitting local children and families during the holiday season. Virtual donations, along with new, unwrapped toys and food will be accepted at various locations across Simcoe County until December 22, 2021. Visit simcoe.ca/toydrive to learn more.
This weekend, Paramedics will be collecting donations on Saturday, November 20th at the following locations:
- Alliston Santa Claus Parade, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
- Elmvale Foodland, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Collingwood Santa Claus Parade, 5 to 6 p.m.
Please note, enhanced safety protocols will be followed at each event.
A reminder that Paramedics are encouraging residents to consider donating virtually by visiting https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/simcoe-county-paramedic-association/.
Donations can also be made at the County of Simcoe Administration Centre, 1110 Highway 26 in Midhurst between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and at all County of Simcoe Paramedic Services stations, where outdoor drop boxes are now available (please do not leave monetary donations in drop boxes – only non-perishable food items and new, unwrapped toys).
COUNTY OF SIMCOE PARAMEDIC STATIONS:
- Alliston – 6933 Industrial Parkway
- Angus – 1 Tree Top Street
- Barrie Simcoe Emergency Services Campus - 110 Fairview Drive
- Barrie North – 667 Bayfield Street
- Barrie Tiffin – 113 Tiffin Street
- Beeton – 51 Main Street East
- Bradford – 170 Artesian Industrial Parkway, Units 6 & 7
- Coldwater – 1 Firehall Lane
- Collingwood – 169 St. Paul Street
- Craighurst – 2298 Horseshoe Valley Road, Oro-Medonte
- Elmvale – 17 Allenwood Road
- Midland – 395 Cranston Crescent
- Orillia – 68 West Street
- Penetanguishene - 10 Robert Street West
- Stayner – 6993 Highway 26
- Stroud – 2394 Victoria Street West
- Wasaga Beach – 23 Oxbow Park Road
- Washago – 401 Anchor Drive, Severn
County of Simcoe is composed of sixteen member municipalities and provides crucial public services to County residents in addition to providing paramedic and social services to the separated cities of Barrie and Orillia. Visit our website at simcoe.ca.
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CONTACTS
Jen Straw
Public Relations Consultant
County of Simcoe, Service Simcoe Department
705-790-5979 (mobile)
Jennifer.Straw@simcoe.ca
Collin Matanowitsch
Manager, Public Relations
County of Simcoe, Service Simcoe Department
705-734-8386 (mobile)
Collin.Matanowitsch@simcoe.ca