| Reminder: Waste collection schedule changes take effect week of December 4 for households in Zone 2 | https://www.simcoe.ca/CorporateCommunications/Pages/Reminder-Waste-collection-schedule-changes-take-effect-week-of-December-4-for-households-in-Zone-2.aspx | 12/1/2023 4:38:20 PM | Reminder: Waste collection schedule changes take effect week of December 4 for households in Zone 2 | <p><strong>Midhurst/December 1, 2023 – </strong>Residents are reminded to check the Simcoe County Collects app, visit <a href="/_layouts/15/FIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=a41fbfa1-82ca-4939-9932-d97b8d6ad3e9&TermSetId=fb933945-005d-43ad-bb62-b84ef1fa9284&TermId=10b46a26-958a-4c80-a2f1-9f0b532af0f9">simcoe.ca/collectionschange</a>, or check other direct communications provided as the County's curbside waste collection schedule adjusts to new Zones starting the week of December 4, 2023.<br></p><p>Households in <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Zone 2 only</span> skip a garbage collection week during the week of December 4, and receive two consecutive weeks of recycling collection. There are no impacts to households in Zone 1, and waste collection days of the week stay the same.<span style="font-size:1em;"> </span></p><p>The best way to find out if your household is impacted is to download or check the Simcoe County Collects app. Alerts will be sent to all app subscribers throughout the week.<span style="font-size:1em;"> </span></p><h3>Adjusted Zone 2 Schedule:<br></h3><ul><li>Week of November 27 – Recycling and Organics Collection</li><li>Week of December 4 – Recycling and Organics Collection</li><li>Week of December 11 – Garbage and Organics Collection (one additional untagged garbage bag permitted)</li><li>Week of December 18 – Recycling and Organics Collection</li><li>Week of December 25 – Garbage and Organics Collection<br><em>New bi-weekly rotation of cart set out for </em><span style="font-size:1em;text-decoration-line:underline;"><em>Zone 2</em></span><span style="font-size:1em;"><em> continues on this schedule/pattern...</em></span><span style="font-size:1em;"> </span></li></ul><p><strong><em>Reminder: No change to <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Zone 1</span> schedules/rotations, and all collection days of the week stay the same. </em></strong></p><h3>How do you determine your Zone?<br></h3><ul><li><strong>The Simcoe County Collects app is updated with new zone information</strong>. The App is a helpful and convenient tool for all County of Simcoe Waste programs. App reminders and notifications will also be sent during your collection week. Simply download the app and enter your address and you will receive your upcoming schedule indicating what carts to put out on which dates<br></li><li>All known addresses in Zone 2 received a direct mailer in early November notifying them of the collection week rotation (note that mailers may have been sent to your landlord if you rent/lease)</li><li>The County's Waste Collection Calendar was mailed in November to all County households and includes the new Zone information</li><li>Visit <a href="/_layouts/15/FIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=a41fbfa1-82ca-4939-9932-d97b8d6ad3e9&TermSetId=fb933945-005d-43ad-bb62-b84ef1fa9284&TermId=10b46a26-958a-4c80-a2f1-9f0b532af0f9">simcoe.ca/collectionschange</a> to view our static map or view our interactive GIS mapping system </li><li>Contact the County at service@simcoe.ca or 1-800-263-3199<br></li></ul><h4>Helpful Tip:</h4><p>Households may wish to place out all three carts (2 feet apart from each other) during the week of December 4. Our collection vehicles will collect only the correct carts for your Zone that week; this will assist residents in identifying their proper rotation going forward. Organics carts will continue to be collected weekly; however, residents in Zone 2 will notice that their recycling and garbage carts will switch weeks moving forward.<br></p><h3>Why is this change in schedule necessary for some households?</h3><p>With the Ontario Government's implementation NEW Producer Responsibility legislation, Circular Materials Ontario (CMO), the organization acting on behalf of producers to set up the new blue cart collection system in Simcoe County, has contracted their own transfer facility to transfer blue cart recycling material only. This means that the County's cart collection trucks will be required to visit two different drop off/transfer locations, one for recycling (managed by CMO) and one for organics (managed by the County). To avoid larger impacts to collections cycles, the County has introduced new zones and altered the cart collection set out rotation for Zone 2 households (as noted above). Moving to standardized Zones will also provide greater consistency for residents and streamlined communications for all waste collection programs.<strong style="font-size:1em;"> </strong></p><p>If you have questions about this change, email our Service Simcoe Contact Centre at <a href="mailto:service@simcoe.ca">service@simcoe.ca</a> or call on 1-800-263-3199. We encourage residents to take advantage of our Simcoe County Collects app to have access to a personalized collection calendar and waste notifications.</p><p style="text-align:center;"><strong>- 30 -</strong></p><p><strong style="text-decoration:underline;">For general inquiries: </strong><br style="text-decoration:underline;"><span style="font-size:1em;">Service Simcoe Contact Centre, County of Simcoe<br><a href="mailto:service@simcoe.ca">service@simcoe.ca</a><br>Toll-free: 1-800-263-3199<br>Local: 705-735-6901</span></p> |
| County of Simcoe Paramedic Services Food and Toy Drive Week Three Update | https://www.simcoe.ca/CorporateCommunications/Pages/csps-food-and-toy-drive-week-three-update-23-12-01.aspx | 12/1/2023 3:31:42 PM | County of Simcoe Paramedic Services Food and Toy Drive Week Three Update | <p><strong style="font-size:1em;">Midhurst/December 1, 2023 –</strong><span style="font-size:1em;"> County of Simcoe Paramedic Services Food and Toy Drive is in full swing, so far collecting more than 700 toys, 380 lbs of food, and $5,600 in cash and gift cards.</span><br></p><p>The Food and Toy Drive benefits local children and families during the holiday season. Donations, along with new, unwrapped toys and food will be accepted at various locations across Simcoe County. Visit <a href="/_layouts/15/FIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=a41fbfa1-82ca-4939-9932-d97b8d6ad3e9&TermSetId=fb933945-005d-43ad-bb62-b84ef1fa9284&TermId=c6fd367c-e4a3-4679-8ae3-fbb2c8292716">simcoe.ca/toydrive</a> to learn more.</p><p>Paramedics remind residents that giving a little can help a lot and <a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/simcoe-county-paramedic-association/">virtual donations</a> continue to be accepted. Over the next week, Paramedics will be collecting donations at the following locations:</p><p><strong>Saturday, December 2, 2023</strong><br><strong> </strong>Midland Walmart - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.<br> Coldwater Foodland - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.<br> Coldwater Santa Claus Parade - 5:30 to 7 p.m.<br> Stayner Santa Claus Parade - 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.<br> Creemore Santa Claus Parade - 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.</p><p><strong>Sunday, December 3, 2023</strong><br> Moonstone Christmas in the Park - 1 to 3 p.m.<br> Lisle Santa Claus Parade - 1:30 to 3 p.m.<br> The MTB Exchange - 10 a.m.</p><p><strong>Thursday, December 7 and Friday, December 8, 2023</strong><br> Simcoe Museum - Victorian Christmas - 6 to 8:30 p.m.</p><p>Donations can be also made at the County of Simcoe Administration Centre, 1110 Highway 26 in Midhurst 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).<br></p><p><strong>COUNTY OF SIMCOE PARAMEDIC STATIONS:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Alliston – </strong>6933 Industrial Parkway </li><li><strong>Angus – </strong>1 Tree Top Street</li><li><strong>Barrie Simcoe Emergency Services Campus</strong> - 110 Fairview Drive</li><li><strong>Barrie North - </strong>667 Bayfield Street</li><li><strong>Barrie Tiffin - </strong>113 Tiffin Street</li><li><strong>Beeton - </strong>51 Main Street East</li><li><strong>Bradford - </strong>170 Artesian Industrial Parkway, Units 6 & 7</li><li><strong>Coldwater - </strong>1 Firehall Lane</li><li><strong>Collingwood - </strong>169 St. Paul Street</li><li><strong style="font-size:1em;">Craighurst - </strong><span style="font-size:1em;">2298 Horseshoe Valley Road, Oro-Medonte</span></li><li><span style="font-size:1em;"></span><strong style="font-size:1em;">Elmvale - </strong><span style="font-size:1em;">17 Allenwood Road</span></li><li><span style="font-size:1em;"></span><strong style="font-size:1em;">Midland - </strong><span style="font-size:1em;">395 Cranston Crescent</span></li><li><strong style="font-size:1em;">Orillia - </strong><span style="font-size:1em;">68 West Street</span></li><li><span style="font-size:1em;"></span><strong style="font-size:1em;">Penetanguishene - </strong><span style="font-size:1em;">10 Robert Street West</span></li><li><span style="font-size:1em;"></span><strong style="font-size:1em;">Stayner - </strong><span style="font-size:1em;">6993 Highway 26</span></li><li><span style="font-size:1em;"></span><strong style="font-size:1em;">Stroud - </strong><span style="font-size:1em;">2394 Victoria Street West</span></li><li><strong style="font-size:1em;">Wasaga Beach - </strong><span style="font-size:1em;">23 Oxbow Park Road</span></li><li><strong style="font-size:1em;">Washago - </strong><span style="font-size:1em;">401 Anchor Drive, Severn</span></li></ul><div><p>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 <strong>simcoe.ca</strong>.</p><p style="text-align:center;"><strong>- 30 -</strong></p><p><strong>CONTACTS:</strong></p><p>Jennifer Straw<br><span style="font-size:1em;">Senior Public Relations Consultant<br></span><span style="font-size:1em;">County of Simcoe, Service Simcoe Department<br></span><span style="font-size:1em;">705-790-5979 (mobile)<br></span><a href="mailto:Jennifer.Straw@simcoe.ca" style="font-size:1em;">Jennifer.Straw@simcoe.ca</a><br></p><p><span class="ms-rteFontSize-2 ms-rteThemeFontFace-1"><span style="line-height:16.8px;">Collin Matanowitsch<br>Manager, Public Relations<br>County of Simcoe, Service Simcoe Department<br>705-734-8386 (mobile)<br></span><span style="line-height:16.8px;"><a href="mailto:Collin.Matanowitsch@simcoe.ca"><span class="ms-rteFontSize-2 ms-rteThemeFontFace-1"><span style="line-height:16.8px;">Collin.Matanowitsch@simcoe.ca</span></span></a></span></span><span style="font-size:1em;"></span></p></div> |
| County of Simcoe to launch new Community Settlement Strategy | https://www.simcoe.ca/CorporateCommunications/Pages/cos-to-launch-new--community-settlement-strategy-23-11-29.aspx | 11/29/2023 2:04:29 PM | County of Simcoe to launch new Community Settlement Strategy | <p><strong>Midhurst/November 29, 2023 – </strong>The County of Simcoe is launching its new Community Settlement Strategy on December 4 at 3 p.m. at Georgian College's ABSC Event Space located on the Barrie Campus. This Strategy will guide the Simcoe County Local Immigration Partnership (LIP) and direct program development for local service delivery organizations. It will also assist the County as it continues to support in the creation of welcoming communities by improving immigrant experiences living, working, and belonging in Simcoe County.</p><p>The event will include speeches from dignitaries, a presentation by Dr. Sunil Johal, Professor of Public Policy and Society from the University of Toronto, along with performances by Heluo Wushu Academy and Simcoe Arts and Culture Academy.<br></p><p></p><table cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="ms-rteTable-default"><tbody><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:10%;"><strong style="font-size:14pt;">EVENT:</strong><br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:50%;"><strong class="ms-rteThemeFontFace-1"><span style="font-size:14pt;">County of Simcoe Community Settlement Strategy</span></strong><br></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:10%;"><strong>Where</strong><br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><span style="font-size:1em;"><b>Georgian College ASBC Event Space, N Building<br></b></span>1 Georgian Drive, Barrie, Ontario<br></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:10%;"><strong>When</strong><br></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><span style="font-size:1em;"><b>December 4, 2023<br></b></span>3 p.m. <br></td></tr></tbody></table><p><em>Media are asked to RSVP to </em><a href="mailto:communications@simcoe.ca"><em>communications@simcoe.ca</em></a><em> </em></p><p><b>About the County of Simcoe<br></b><span style="font-size:1em;">County of Simcoe is composed of 16 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 </span><strong style="font-size:1em;">simcoe.ca</strong><span style="font-size:1em;">.</span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><strong>- 30 -</strong></p><p><strong>CONTACTS:</strong></p><p>Jennifer Straw<br><span style="font-size:1em;">Senior Public Relations Consultant<br></span><span style="font-size:1em;">County of Simcoe, Service Simcoe Department<br></span><span style="font-size:1em;">705-790-5979 (mobile)<br></span><a href="mailto:Jennifer.Straw@simcoe.ca" style="font-size:1em;">Jennifer.Straw@simcoe.ca</a><br></p><p><span class="ms-rteFontSize-2 ms-rteThemeFontFace-1"><span style="line-height:16.8px;">Collin Matanowitsch<br>Manager, Public Relations<br>County of Simcoe, Service Simcoe Department<br>705-734-8386 (mobile)<br></span><span style="line-height:16.8px;"><a href="mailto:Collin.Matanowitsch@simcoe.ca"><span class="ms-rteFontSize-2 ms-rteThemeFontFace-1"><span style="line-height:16.8px;">Collin.Matanowitsch@simcoe.ca</span></span></a></span></span></p> |
| Council approves 2024 County of Simcoe Budget | https://www.simcoe.ca/CorporateCommunications/Pages/Council-approves-2024-County-of-Simcoe-Budget.aspx | 11/28/2023 8:26:46 PM | Council approves 2024 County of Simcoe Budget | <p><strong>Midhurst/November 28, 2023 </strong>– On November 28, 2023, County of Simcoe Council approved a $774 million budget, which focuses on the resources necessary to maintain existing services and address significant growth in our communities. The 2024 budget also includes strategic allocations that enable the County to continue to invest in services and assets such as infrastructure, long-term care, paramedic services, affordable housing, the Lake Simcoe Regional Airport, waste collections, transit, economic development, tourism, and enhancements to our road network.<span style="font-size:1em;"> </span></p><p>At the direction and approval of County Council, residents will see a 1.7 per cent increase for operating and a 2 per cent increase for infrastructure and asset management on the County portion of their municipal property taxes in 2024. This represents an impact of approximately $10.69 per $100,000 property assessment across the region. $212 million of the County's budget comes from Simcoe County residential property taxes and the remaining amount from other funding streams.<span style="font-size:1em;"> </span></p><p>Similar to all organizations and individual residents of Simcoe County, the County continues to be impacted by inflation, rising costs of construction, CPI, supplies, insurance and other commodities. Because we knew the pressures families were facing during lockdowns and throughout COVID, the County had previously held a modest tax increase over that time to ensure that we were helping our residents as much as we were able to during the height of the pandemic, even holding at 0 per cent in 2021, which has reduced some of our financial flexibility today. The financial impact of the provincial blue box program and Bill 23 - Building More Homes Faster Act are not fully known at this time and will have larger impacts on future budgets.<span style="font-size:1em;"> </span></p><p>“With inflation and cost of living increasing, County Council and staff worked hard to limit the impact of this budget on our residents, while ensuring we have the ability to continue to address the challenges in our communities and also to meet the needs of growing regional service demands," said Warden Basil Clarke. “Council has approved a responsible budget that maintains funding for affordable housing buildings, provides opportunities to grow transit, enhances our road network, invests in long-term care and paramedicine and enables strategies that further support our economy and businesses. Every tax dollar counts and allows us to continue building up Simcoe County."<span style="font-size:1em;"> </span></p><p>The County maintains a strong financial position having received an AA+ long-term issuer credit rating from S&P Global Ratings, a provider of high-quality market intelligence in the form of credit ratings and research. While pressures continue, the 2024 budget ensures the County continues to address areas of growth, as well as initiatives directed by Council to enhance and maintain service levels for the region, support infrastructure, increase efficiencies, and prepare for the future of our region.<span style="font-size:1em;"> </span></p><h3>2024 Budget Highlights include:</h3><p>Total County operating and capital expenditures for 2024 is <strong>$774 million </strong><em>($614 million operating and $160 million capital) </em>which includes expenditures for the following departments:</p><ul><li>LTC - Homes and Seniors Services <strong>$124 million</strong></li><li><strong></strong>Paramedic Services <strong>$72</strong><strong> </strong><strong>million</strong></li><li>Children Services <strong>$109</strong><strong> </strong><strong>million</strong></li><li>Community Services<strong> $29 million</strong></li><li>Social Housing <strong>$101</strong><strong> </strong><strong>million</strong></li><li>Ontario Works <strong>$71 million</strong></li><li>Transportation and Engineering <strong>$80 million</strong></li><li>Solid Waste Management <strong>$81 million</strong></li></ul><p>For details, read the <a href="/CorporateCommunications/Documents/Budget%20overview%202024.pdf">2024 County of Simcoe Budget Overview</a>.</p><p>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 <strong>simcoe.ca</strong>.<span style="font-size:1em;"></span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><strong>- 30 -</strong></p><p><strong>CONTACTS</strong><br>Andrea Walasek<br>Public Relations Consultant<br>County of Simcoe, Service Simcoe Department<br>249-535-3511 (mobile)<br><a href="mailto:Andrea.Walasek@simcoe.ca" style="font-size:1em;">Andrea.Walasek@simcoe.ca</a><br></p><p>Collin Matanowitsch<br>Manager, Public Relations<br>County of Simcoe, Service Simcoe Department<br>705-734-8386 (mobile)<br><a href="mailto:Collin.Matanowitsch@simcoe.ca">Collin.Matanowitsch@simcoe.ca</a><strong> </strong></p> |
| Victorian Christmas at the Simcoe County Museum | https://www.simcoe.ca/CorporateCommunications/Pages/victorian-christmas-at-the-simcoe-county-museum-23-11-28.aspx | 11/28/2023 2:28:08 PM | Victorian Christmas at the Simcoe County Museum | <p><strong>Midhurst/November 28, 2023</strong> – This December 7 and 8, experience the magic of an authentic Victorian Christmas at the Simcoe County Museum.</p><p>Capture the essence of the Victorian era. Glide through our picturesque forest on a horse drawn wagon, walk along our outdoor pathways as the soft glow of lanterns illuminate your way, hear sounds of the holiday season as carolers fill the air with festive music, and be captivated by the wonders of an antique Magic Lantern show.</p><p>Explore the festivities further by shopping for one-of-a-kind gifts from local artisans or try your hand at creating traditional crafts and treats to take home and enjoy! You may even catch a glimpse of Father Christmas.</p><p>For more information, please visit <strong><a href="https://museum.simcoe.ca/">museum.simcoe.ca</a> </strong>or call 705-728-3721.<br></p><table cellspacing="0" class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:100%;"><tbody><tr class="ms-rteTableEvenRow-default"><td class="ms-rteTableEvenCol-default" style="width:10%;"><strong class="ms-rteFontSize-3">EVENT:</strong></td><td class="ms-rteTableOddCol-default" style="width:50%;"><strong class="ms-rteFontSize-3">Victorian Christmas</strong></td></tr><tr class="ms-rteTableOddRow-default"><td class="ms-rteTableEvenCol-default" style="width:10%;"><strong>Where</strong></td><td class="ms-rteTableOddCol-default">Simcoe County Museum - 1151 Highway 26, Minesing, Ontario</td></tr><tr class="ms-rteTableEvenRow-default"><td class="ms-rteTableEvenCol-default" rowspan="1" style="width:10%;"><strong>When</strong><br></td><td class="ms-rteTableOddCol-default" rowspan="1">Thursday, December 7<sup>th</sup> to Friday, December 8<sup>th</sup>, 2023<br><span style="font-size:1em;">Between 6 and 8:30 p.m.</span><span style="font-size:1em;"> </span><br></td></tr><tr class="ms-rteTableOddRow-default"><td class="ms-rteTableEvenCol-default" rowspan="1" style="width:10%;"><strong>Admission</strong><br></td><td class="ms-rteTableOddCol-default" rowspan="1">Admission is by donation. All proceeds go to the Friends of the Simcoe County Museum, a not-for-profit organization that supports the Museum through fundraising, volunteering, and assistance with special events.<p>Visitors are also encouraged to bring donations for the County of Simcoe Paramedic Services Food and Toy Drive.<br></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-size:1em;">Take</span><span style="font-size:1em;"> the Infinite Journey with the Simcoe County Museum, a cultural exploration of our historical past and exciting future. 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. Visit our website at </span><strong style="font-size:1em;">museum.simcoe.ca</strong><span style="font-size:1em;"> for further details.</span><br></p><p>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 <strong>simcoe.ca</strong>.</p><p style="text-align:center;"><strong>- 30 -</strong></p><p><strong>CONTACTS:</strong></p><p>Jennifer Straw<br><span style="font-size:1em;">Senior Public Relations Consultant<br></span><span style="font-size:1em;">County of Simcoe, Service Simcoe Department<br></span><span style="font-size:1em;">705-790-5979 (mobile)<br></span><a href="mailto:Jennifer.Straw@simcoe.ca" style="font-size:1em;">Jennifer.Straw@simcoe.ca</a><br></p><p><span class="ms-rteFontSize-2 ms-rteThemeFontFace-1"><span style="line-height:16.8px;">Collin Matanowitsch<br>Manager, Public Relations<br>County of Simcoe, Service Simcoe Department<br>705-734-8386 (mobile)<br></span><span style="line-height:16.8px;"><a href="mailto:Collin.Matanowitsch@simcoe.ca"><span class="ms-rteFontSize-2 ms-rteThemeFontFace-1"><span style="line-height:16.8px;">Collin.Matanowitsch@simcoe.ca</span></span></a></span></span><span style="font-size:1em;"></span></p> |
| County of Simcoe launches new Corporate Climate Action Plan | https://www.simcoe.ca/CorporateCommunications/Pages/County-of-Simcoe-launches-new-Corporate-Climate-Action-Plan.aspx | 11/27/2023 2:11:26 PM | County of Simcoe launches new Corporate Climate Action Plan | <p><strong>Midhurst/November 27, 2023</strong><strong> –</strong> On November 14, 2023, County Council passed the Corporate Climate Action Plan, which commits to reduce corporate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 44% below 2021 levels by 2030, and Net Zero corporate greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. </p><p>“The County is committed to working together to build inclusive, vibrant, healthy and sustainable communities," said Warden Basil Clarke. “Our new Corporate Climate Action Plan takes innovative steps forward to ensure that the County continues to lead in providing a regional approach to environment stewardship."<br></p><p>In 2018, Council adopted the recommendation for the County of Simcoe to join the Federation of Canadian Municipalities – Partners for Climate Protection Program which consists of a five-step milestone framework. Sustainability Solutions Group was engaged to assist with Milestone 2 Setting of an Emissions Reduction Target and Milestone 3 the Creation of the Corporate Climate Action Plan.<span style="font-size:1em;"> </span></p><p>To meet Federal GHG reduction targets, a Corporate Climate Action Plan was created around the Reduce-Improve-Switch-Generate framework. Key actions contained in the Plan include:<span style="font-size:1em;"> </span></p><ul><li>Undertaking retrofits to reduce GHG emissions and improve efficiency to reduce energy demand in existing buildings</li><li>Ensuring new buildings achieve high levels of energy performance and do not rely on fossil fuels for energy </li><li>Promoting sustainable transportation for employee commuting</li><li>Greening the corporate fleet through a transition to zero emission vehicles </li><li>Generating renewable and low carbon energy, e.g. solar and geothermal</li></ul><p>On November 14, Council approved both the Corporate Climate Action Plan and the Emission Reduction Targets, which will be integrated into the County of Simcoe's Strategic Plan, the County of Simcoe's Long Term Financial Plan, and Operational Workplans as the County works towards a greener future.<span style="font-size:1em;"> </span></p><p>More information on the County's Sustainable Operations can be found on the County's website, <a href="/_layouts/15/FIXUPREDIRECT.ASPX?WebId=a41fbfa1-82ca-4939-9932-d97b8d6ad3e9&TermSetId=fb933945-005d-43ad-bb62-b84ef1fa9284&TermId=7ad1fa94-17d2-40b9-a0a3-2164eb4ca825"><strong>simcoe.ca/sustainable-operations</strong></a>. </p><p><strong>About the County of Simcoe</strong><br><strong> </strong>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 <strong>simcoe.ca</strong>.<span style="font-size:1em;"></span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><strong>- 30 -</strong></p><p><strong>CONTACTS</strong><br>Andrea Walasek<br>Public Relations Consultant<br>County of Simcoe, Service Simcoe Department<br>249-535-3511 (mobile)<br><a href="mailto:Andrea.Walasek@simcoe.ca" style="font-size:1em;">Andrea.Walasek@simcoe.ca</a><br></p><p>Collin Matanowitsch<br>Manager, Public Relations<br>County of Simcoe, Service Simcoe Department<br>705-734-8386 (mobile)<br><a href="mailto:Collin.Matanowitsch@simcoe.ca">Collin.Matanowitsch@simcoe.ca</a><strong> </strong></p> |
| County of Simcoe Paramedic Services Food & Toy Drive Update | https://www.simcoe.ca/CorporateCommunications/Pages/csps-food-and-toy-drive-update-11-24-23.aspx | 11/24/2023 3:01:26 PM | County of Simcoe Paramedic Services Food & Toy Drive Update | <p><strong style="font-size:1em;">Midhurst/November 23, 2023 –</strong><span style="font-size:1em;"> On November 16, the County of Simcoe Paramedic </span><span style="font-size:1em;">Services 21</span><sup>st</sup><span style="font-size:1em;"> annual Food and Toy Drive kicked off, and thanks to the generosity of our community, 490 toys, 53 lbs of food and $2,721.47 in monetary and gift card donations have already been received.</span></p><p>Virtual donations, along with new, unwrapped toys and food will be accepted at various locations across Simcoe County until December 15, 2023. Visit <a href="http://simcoe.ca/toydrive">simcoe.ca/toydrive</a> to learn more.</p><p>This coming week, volunteers will be collecting donations at:</p><p><strong>November 25</strong> </p><ul><li>Midland Santa Claus Parade ~ 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.</li><li>Wasaga Beach Walmart ~ 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.</li><li>Wasaga Beach Santa Claus Parade ~ 3:30 to 6 p.m.</li><li>Coldwater Tree Lighting ~ 4 to 7 p.m.</li></ul><p><strong>November 26</strong></p><ul><li>Waubaushene Santa Claus Parade ~ 1 to 3 p.m.</li><li>Innisfil Santa Claus Parade ~ 12 to 4 p.m.</li><li>Tanger Outlet ~ 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.</li></ul><p>A reminder that Paramedics are encouraging residents to consider donating virtually by visiting <a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/simcoe-county-paramedic-association/">https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/simcoe-county-paramedic-association/</a>.</p><p>Donations can also be made at the County of Simcoe Administration Centre, 1110 Highway 26 in Midhurst, and at all <a href="/paramedicservices/Pages/Station-Locations.aspx">County of Simcoe Paramedic Services stations</a>, where outdoor drop boxes are now available (please do not leave monetary donations in drop boxes)</p><p>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 <strong>simcoe.ca</strong>.</p><p style="text-align:center;"><strong>- 30 -</strong></p><p style="text-align:left;"><strong></strong></p><p><strong>CONTACTS:</strong></p><p>Jennifer Straw<br><span style="font-size:1em;">Senior Public Relations Consultant<br></span><span style="font-size:1em;">County of Simcoe, Service Simcoe Department<br></span><span style="font-size:1em;">705-790-5979 (mobile)<br></span><a href="mailto:Jennifer.Straw@simcoe.ca" style="font-size:1em;">Jennifer.Straw@simcoe.ca</a><br></p><p><span class="ms-rteFontSize-2 ms-rteThemeFontFace-1"><span style="line-height:16.8px;">Collin Matanowitsch<br>Manager, Public Relations<br>County of Simcoe, Service Simcoe Department<br>705-734-8386 (mobile)<br></span><span style="line-height:16.8px;"><a href="mailto:Collin.Matanowitsch@simcoe.ca"><span class="ms-rteFontSize-2 ms-rteThemeFontFace-1"><span style="line-height:16.8px;">Collin.Matanowitsch@simcoe.ca</span></span></a></span></span><span style="font-size:1em;"></span></p> |
| County and area partners to provide Cultures of Belonging in the Workplace training | https://www.simcoe.ca/CorporateCommunications/Pages/county-and-area-partners-to-provide-cultures-of-belonging-in-the-workplace-training-23-11-23.aspx | 11/23/2023 5:06:26 PM | County and area partners to provide Cultures of Belonging in the Workplace training | <p><strong style="font-size:1em;">Midhurst/November 24, 2023 </strong><span style="font-size:1em;">– The County of Simcoe and its partners, Georgian College, member municipalities, the cities of Barrie and Orillia, and the Government of Ontario, are working together to deliver a free, one-day training opportunity that provides practical strategies for creating workplaces that embrace and uplift diverse experiences.</span></p><p>Delivered by Georgian College, <strong>Cultures of Belonging in the Workplace</strong> will teach business leaders, supervisors, team leads, and human resources professionals across sectors how to engage all employees to contribute their best and work across diverse identities to create positive change in their organization. </p><p>In this training opportunity, leaders will learn how to foster workplaces that embrace and uplift diverse lived experiences, where all people feel they belong; create lasting, transformative and impactful change; and cultivate inclusive thinking and behavior.</p><br><table cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="ms-rteTable-default"><tbody><tr class="ms-rteTableEvenRow-default"><td class="ms-rteTableEvenCol-default" style="width:10%;"><strong>EVENT:</strong></td><td class="ms-rteTableOddCol-default" style="width:50%;"><strong>Training Opportunity: </strong><br><strong>Cultures of Belonging in the Workplace</strong></td></tr><tr class="ms-rteTableOddRow-default"><td class="ms-rteTableEvenCol-default" style="width:10%;"><strong>Where:</strong></td><td class="ms-rteTableOddCol-default">Snow Valley Ski Resort<br> 2632 Vespra Valley Road, Springwater, ON L0L 1Y3</td></tr><tr class="ms-rteTableEvenRow-default"><td class="ms-rteTableEvenCol-default" style="width:10%;"><strong>When:</strong></td><td class="ms-rteTableOddCol-default">Friday, December 8, 2023, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.</td></tr><tr class="ms-rteTableOddRow-default"><td class="ms-rteTableEvenCol-default" rowspan="1" style="width:10%;"><strong>Register:</strong><br><br></td><td class="ms-rteTableOddCol-default" rowspan="1">This is a FREE event, but space is limited and registration is required. To register, visit <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/cultures-of-belonging-in-the-workplace-tickets-755498344887?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank"><span class="ms-rteThemeForeColor-5-0" style="">Cultures of Belonging in the Workplace Tickets</span></a><br></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-size:1em;"><br></span><div><span style="font-size:1em;">C</span><span style="font-size:1em;">o</span><span style="font-size:1em;">mpanies who complete the one-day training session for the Cultures of Belonging course will earn a digital badge that they can promote on their LinkedIn and/or website(s). This course is the first of three modules in the Georgian College </span><a href="https://www.georgiancollege.ca/academics/programs/diversity-inclusion-belonging-workplace/" style="font-size:1em;"><span class="ms-rteThemeForeColor-5-0" style="">Diversity, Equity and Belonging in the Workplace Micro-credential</span></a><span style="font-size:1em;">. Participants may wish to pursue the remaining two courses in the micro-certificate following this course.</span><p><strong>About the County of Simcoe</strong><br><strong> </strong>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 <strong>simcoe.ca</strong>.</p><p style="text-align:center;"><strong>- 30 -</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>CONTACTS:</strong></p><p>Jennifer Straw<br><span style="font-size:1em;">Senior Public Relations Consultant<br></span><span style="font-size:1em;">County of Simcoe, Service Simcoe Department<br></span><span style="font-size:1em;">705-790-5979 (mobile)<br></span><a href="mailto:Jennifer.Straw@simcoe.ca" style="font-size:1em;">Jennifer.Straw@simcoe.ca</a><br></p><p><span class="ms-rteFontSize-2 ms-rteThemeFontFace-1"><span style="line-height:16.8px;">Collin Matanowitsch<br>Manager, Public Relations<br>County of Simcoe, Service Simcoe Department<br>705-734-8386 (mobile)<br></span><span style="line-height:16.8px;"><a href="mailto:Collin.Matanowitsch@simcoe.ca"><span class="ms-rteFontSize-2 ms-rteThemeFontFace-1"><span style="line-height:16.8px;">Collin.Matanowitsch@simcoe.ca</span></span></a></span></span></p></div> |
