| Our Community 10-Year Affordable Housing and Homelessness Prevention Strategy | Our Community 10-Year Affordable Housing and Homelessness Prevention Strategy | <p>Approved by Simcoe County Council in January 2014,
<em>Our Community 10-Year Affordable Housing and Homelessness Prevention Strategy </em>outlines steps for the development and implementation of creative solutions for increasing affordable housing for all residents in Simcoe County. Ensuring a range of affordable housing options will ensure greater access to a range of affordable housing options; a commitment has been made to achieving a minimum of 2, 685 new affordable housing units throughout the region by 2024.</p><h2>Vision</h2><p>Adequate, appropriate and affordable housing for all Simcoe County residents.</p><h2>Mission</h2><p>To promote, provide and protect a range of housing options throughout the County of Simcoe. </p><p>The 10-Year Affordable Housing and Homelessness Prevention Strategy outlines the strategic opportunities and priority activities to be implemented by the County of Simcoe and its municipal partners between January 1, 2014 and January 1, 2024. </p><p>The successful implementation of this Strategy will ensure that the housing and support needs of all residents are met and that the communities in the County are poised to socially and economically succeed in the future. </p><h2>We Value…</h2><ul><li>Access to housing options and necessary supports throughout the life cycle.</li><li>Diversity in our housing stock, ensuring variety of tenure, affordability, style, and proximity to amenities.</li><li>Housing as a vehicle for improved health, community vitality, civic engagement, economic prosperity and social sustainability.</li><li>Collaboration amongst levels of government, community partners and systems, recognizing that the need for safe, affordable, healthy housing connects all of our mandates as we strive for people-centered solutions.</li><li>Support for the critical role of the private sector in the creation of housing stock.</li><li>Social sustainability and inclusivity for all local residents, regardless of economics and tremendous population growth.</li><li>Financial stewardship in maintaining existing government-assisted housing, investing in additional affordable housing, and helping people move from homelessness into housing.</li></ul><h4>
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<a href="/SocialHousing/Documents/AHHPS%20Full%20Strategy%20.pdf" target="_blank">Strategy Document</a><br><a href="/SocialHousing/Documents/AHHPS%20Quick%20Reference%20Guide%20Recommendations.pdf" target="_blank">Summary of Recommendations<br></a><a href="/SocialHousing/Documents/AHHPS%20Implementation%20Plan_Phase%202.pdf">Implementation Plan: Phase 2 (2018-2020)</a></p><h4>ANNUAL REPORT CARDS </h4><p>
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<a title="Report" href="/SocialHousing/Documents/Our%20Community%2010-Year%20Affordable%20Housing%20%202017%20Report%20Card.pdf" target="_blank">Housing Our Future: 2017 Annual Report</a><br><a href="/SocialHousing/Documents/Our%20Community%2010-Year%20Affordable%20Housing%20%202016%20Report%20Card_CCDFinal.pdf">Housing Our Future: 2016 Annual Report </a>
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Housing Our Future: 2015 Annual Report </a>
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<a href="/SocialHousing/Documents/Housing%20Our%20Future_2014%20Annual%20Report.pdf">Housing Our Future: 2014 Annual Report</a><br><br><strong>EVENTS</strong></p><p>
<a href="/SocialHousing/Pages/Affordable-Housing-Innovations-Forum.aspx">Affordable Housing Innovations Forum (Speakers Content Posted)</a></p><p>
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| 400-404 Connecting Link | 400-404 Connecting Link | <p><img src="/TransportationEngineering/PublishingImages/Connecting%20Link/a_header.png" alt="Making the Connection. HWY 400-404 CONNECTING LINK" style="margin:5px;" /><strong></strong></p><h2>What is the Highway 400–404 Connecting Link<img class="ms-rteImage-1 ms-rtePosition-2" src="/TransportationEngineering/PublishingImages/Connecting%20Link/b_map.png" alt="Highway 400–404 Connecting Link Detailed" style="margin:5px;width:407px;height:310px;" /></h2><p>The Highway 400–404<strong> </strong>Connecting Link is a proposed 16.2 kilometre, four-lane controlled access highway that will provide an east-west connection between Highway 400 in Bradford West Gwillimbury and Highway 404 in the Town of East Gwillimbury. </p><p>The Highway 400–404 Connecting ~Link is intended to alleviate congestion on east-west corridors across the Holland Marsh and to provide an alternative path from eastern Toronto and eastern Greater Toronto Area to Barrie and the rest of the Simcoe area. The Connecting Link would provide a key link between the Simcoe Area and York Region and would aid in economic development of the Simcoe Area and York Region.</p><h2>Why is the 400–404 Connecting Link needed?</h2><p>The Highway 400–404 Connecting Link would reduce congestion, provide a significantly improved connection between York Region and Simcoe Area and make it easier to divert traffic between these roads when incidents occur. It would support a wide variety of travel for commuters, transit, tourists and freight.</p><p>The Highway 400–404 Connecting Link is needed to help:</p><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>Increase travel options for residents and divert inter-regional travel around core urban/settlement areas – reducing congestion, carbon dioxide emissions, traffic accidents, property damage and health costs</li><li>Provide opportunities for high occupancy vehicle and dedicated transit lanes</li><li>Improve the movement of goods, grow and retain business investments and create new investment opportunities – the movement of goods plays a major role in the Region's economy, generating large revenues and hundreds of thousands of jobs</li></ul><p>Projections show the Connecting Link will be heavily used in 2041, with 3,700 vehicles travelling in the peak direction during morning rush hour. Although currently planned as a four-lane highway, projections indicate a six-lane highway may be required by 2041.</p><p><img class="ms-rtePosition-4 ms-rteImage-1" src="/TransportationEngineering/PublishingImages/Connecting%20Link/c_popGrowthCharts.png" alt="York region population growth - 2001 - 2041" style="margin:5px;width:613px;" /> <br></p><p>The provincial Growth Plan forecasts population and employment growth for York Region from 1.1 million people in 2014 to 1.79 million in 2041 and for Simcoe County to grow from 461,000 in 2011 to 796,000 in 2041. Employment will also grow in York Region from 565,000 in 2014 to 900,000 jobs in 2041 and in Simcoe County from 195,000 in 2011 to 304,000 in 2041.</p><p><img class="ms-rtePosition-1 ms-rteImage-1" src="/TransportationEngineering/PublishingImages/Connecting%20Link/d_pullQuote.png" alt="By 2041, combined population of York region & Simcoe will be approx. 2.6 million" style="margin:5px;" />Traffic and congestion remain key concerns for residents and businesses. Addressing these concerns is a top priority to ensure our communities continue to be places where people and businesses want to locate.</p><p>An east-west connection between Highway 400 and Highway 404 would reduce the demand on Regional, County and local roadways, enhance travel options and support employment opportunities in and around the surrounding communities.</p><p>Both York Region and Simcoe County provide major transportation corridors accommodating auto, transit, bicycle and pedestrian travel. These corridors provide travel across cities and towns and connect with regional transportation systems. While the Region and County are committed to building complete communities where residents can live, work and meet their basic needs, visitors and workers must also have multiple options of travel to key destinations. The following facts demonstrate this approach:</p><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>Considering modes of transportation (transit, carpooling, walking and cycling) when designing new roads</li><li>Meeting or exceeding <em>Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act</em> standards on all new road projects and major repair projects including intersections </li><li>Designing and implementing streets that allow safe access for all users, including pedestrians, cyclists, motorists and transit riders of all ages and abilities</li><li>Creating dedicated bike lanes and innovative bike boxes, where appropriate, to allow cyclists increased safety</li><li>Implementing the Simcoe County Trails Strategy by creating a world-class network of multi-purpose trails that connects communities while providing links to natural, cultural and tourism assets</li><li>Completing the Lake to Lake cycling route and walking trail, an on-road and off-road trail from Lake Simcoe at the northern edge of York Region through the City of Toronto to Lake Ontario in the south</li></ul><h2>Ensuring ongoing economic sustainability </h2><p>The Connecting Link is key to supporting growing economic development, specifically in the Towns of Georgina, East Gwillimbury, Bradford West Gwillimbury and Innisfil.</p><p>In northern York Region and southern Simcoe County, the Connecting Link is critical to reducing travel demand, improving life/work ratios and growing economic areas that drive the Canadian economy. Many companies are attracted to lands close to highways that allow the convenient movement of goods and easy access for employees.</p><p>Since completion of Simcoe County's Transportation Master Plan in 2008, the County and its local municipalities continue to experience growth in employment and tourism, as well as seasonal and year-round residents. The number of commercial vehicles travelling in the area continues to grow. In Simcoe County, the largest forecasted commercial vehicle growth is expected in the minerals, manufacturing, food and automotive commodity sectors. This correlates with the existence of quarries and manufacturing plants in the County, including the Honda plant in Alliston.</p><p><img class="ms-rteImage-1 ms-rtePosition-4" src="/TransportationEngineering/PublishingImages/Connecting%20Link/e_SimcoeSectorGrowthChart.png" alt="Simcoe County sector growth 2011 to 2051" style="margin:5px;" /> </p><p>Fifty per cent of York Region residents commute to other regions for work. York Region residents have some of the longest commute times and distances in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. By providing attractive spaces for economic development and convenient transportation opportunities, commute times and distances are reduced as residents find opportunities to live close to their work. York Region is committed to continued creation of communities where people want to work and live, reducing traffic on our roads and improving overall quality of life. Increasing attractiveness of planned and potential future employment areas is key to success in this regard, as a vibrant and qualified labour force live in these areas and currently commute to other areas. </p><p>In Simcoe County, an important indicator of long-term growth opportunities is the relationship between the number of jobs and the number of resident workers. Data from 2006 indicated the number of resident workers in the Simcoe area, 142,540, far exceeded the number of available jobs of 83,525. This means a significant number of Simcoe County residents also commute outside of the Simcoe area for employment.</p><h2>History </h2><p>The Highway 400–404 Connecting Link has been in discussion before, appearing in the 2002 Simcoe Area Transportation Network Needs Assessment, York Region's Official Plans, Simcoe County Official Plan and the Ministry of Transportation Simcoe Area Multi-Modal Transportation Strategy.</p><p>A provincial environmental assessment was approved by Cabinet in 2002.</p><p><img class="ms-rteImage-1 ms-rtePosition-2" src="/TransportationEngineering/PublishingImages/Connecting%20Link/history.jpg" alt="project history" style="margin:5px;width:665px;height:344px;" /></p><p><br> </p><h2>Partnership </h2><p>A number of successful Provincial <img class="ms-rteImage-1 ms-rtePosition-2" src="/TransportationEngineering/PublishingImages/Connecting%20Link/g_traffic.jpg" alt="Image of road with vehicles" style="margin:5px;width:343px;height:347px;" />projects are improving travel in the area. The completion of the Highway 404 extension from Green Lane to Ravenshoe Road (which now carries up to 50,000 vehicles daily), ongoing projects such as bus rapid transit, as well as plans for Regional Express Rail and the Highway 427 extension are a few examples.</p><p>Moving goods and people efficiently is a priority for all levels of government and York Region and Simcoe County are pleased to continue working together to find new ways to plan for transportation to address current congestion, new trends and technologies and future growth.</p><p>York Region and Simcoe County are also taking steps to change behaviours and enhance its current road network. One area of improvement York Region is working towards is refining its grid and reducing the number of barriers in its roadways to minimize the stress on main corridors. To achieve this objective, it is increasing the number of roads going east-west, such as roads crossing over Highway 404 and 400.</p><p>Growth will continue, however, without additional support to the road network to maximize what is already underway, and congestion will continue to adversely affect the way goods and people move. The Highway 400–404 Connecting Link is vital to improving connections, especially east-west travel, resulting in improved transport time connecting suppliers and manufacturers between York and Simcoe, as well as reducing traffic on already congested arterial roadways.</p><p>The Connecting Link is considered easy to implement as it is already an Environmental Assessment-approved new corridor, and the corridor has a protected right-of-way. Both York Region and Simcoe County support the new highway. </p><p>Have your say! Let the Ontario Government know the 400-404 Connecting Link is important to you by sending <a title="Hyperlink to MTO site" href="http://www.mah.gov.on.ca/Page14851.aspx" target="_blank">feedback</a> by October 31, 2016. </p><p><img class="ms-rtePosition-4 ms-rteImage-0" src="/TransportationEngineering/PublishingImages/Connecting%20Link/h_PartnerLogos.png" alt="Logos." style="margin:5px;" /><br> </p><p> </p> | | |
| About the County of Simcoe | About the County of Simcoe | <p>"Simcoe District" was established in 1843 by the Legislature of Upper Canada. Today, the Corporation of the County of Simcoe is comprised of sixteen towns and townships. </p><p>The County has an estimated population of 465,000 people and is the second largest County based upon population and third largest based upon physical size in Ontario. </p><p>As an "upper tier" municipality, the County of Simcoe is responsible for a <a title="Hyperlink to services overview" href="/CorporateCommunications/Pages/services-overview.aspx">range of municipal services</a> which include social housing, land ambulance and emergency planning, environmental services (solid waste management), a County road system, Ontario Works, children's services, homes for the aged, a library co-operative, museum, archives, County forest management, tourism, a Geographic Information System (computer mapping), and land use policy planning.</p><p>The local, or "lower tier" municipalities are responsible for water and sewer services, local roads, public libraries, recreation services, fire and police services, land use development control, licensing, and permitting services.</p><p>The cities of <a href="https://www.barrie.ca/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Barrie</a> and <a href="http://www.city.orillia.on.ca/" target="_blank">Orillia</a>, although separate politically and administratively from the County, are geographically and economically part of the County. The County of Simcoe provides services such as long term care, social services, and social housing to residents of the cities and the cities participate in funding for the archives and museum. City representatives serve on the County committees that oversee matters that relate to these departments.</p><h2>County of Simcoe Mission, Vision and Values:</h2><p><span style="line-height:1.54;font-size:1em;font-weight:bold;">Mission</span></p><ul><li><span style="line-height:1.54;font-size:1em;font-weight:bold;"></span>"Providing affordable, sustainable services and infrastructure through leadership and innovative excellence."</li></ul><h4>Vision</h4><ul><li>
<span style="line-height:1.54;font-size:1em;">"Working together to build vibrant, healthy, sustainable communities."</span></li></ul><h4>Values</h4><ul><li>Stewardship - Responsible Guardians for a Sustainable Future</li><li>Leadership - Inspire, Empower, Lead by Example</li><li>Integrity - Honesty, Trust and Transparency at all times</li><li>Innovation - Creative, Progressive, Leading Edge Ideas</li><li>Respect - Recognizing Individualism through Fair and Equitable Interaction</li><li>Accountability - Commitment, Ownership and Follow through</li><li>Co-operation - Positive Approaches to Partnerships, Team Work and Understanding</li></ul><p>
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| Accessibility | Accessibility | <p>The County of Simcoe is committed to providing consistent opportunity to people of all abilities. The County is committed to addressing integration, independence, dignity, and equal opportunity for accessing goods, services, and facilities. The County of Simcoe will make every reasonable effort to accommodate all individual needs, in a timely manner.</p><p>The following is a brief summary of the County's policies and procedures related to accessibility. </p><div class="ms-rtestate-read ms-rte-wpbox" unselectable="on"><div class="ms-rtestate-notify ms-rtestate-read 7bd8c99d-1ce9-43cb-b1d4-8bfffd2bc16f" id="div_7bd8c99d-1ce9-43cb-b1d4-8bfffd2bc16f" unselectable="on"></div><div id="vid_7bd8c99d-1ce9-43cb-b1d4-8bfffd2bc16f" unselectable="on" style="display:none;"></div></div><p><br> </p><p><br> </p> | | |
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| Agriculture and Agri-Food BR&E Study | Agriculture and Agri-Food BR&E Study | <p>Regional partners undertook a significant study of the area's agriculture and agri-food sector to build regional and local Action Plans. The partnership group includes the County of Simcoe, Grey County, Bruce County, City of Barrie, City of Orillia, Georgian College and local business support agencies.</p><p>On November 28th and 29th, 2018, the County of
Simcoe provided two report back sessions to survey participants and the general
public about the results from the Agriculture and Agri-Food Value Chain
Survey. A copy of the presentation and the final trends report developed
by Ainley Group are available below for review. The County of Simcoe and
our partners are working to develop future initiatives based on this Survey. </p><p><a title="Link to presentation" href="/CorporateCommunications/Documents/Novmeber%2020,%202018%20-%20Agri%20BRE%20PPT%20-%20DRAFT.pdf" target="_blank">Presentation</a></p><p><span><a title="Link to trends report" href="/CorporateCommunications/Documents/SGB%20BRE%20Final%20Trends%20Report.pdf" target="_blank">Final Trends Report</a></span></p><h4> </h4><h4>About the study:</h4><p>The Agriculture and Agri-Food Value Chain Business Retention and Expansion (BR&E) Study will consist of an analysis of the current agriculture and agri-food business climate based on standardized interviews with local businesses. </p><p><strong>FAQs</strong></p><p><strong class="ms-rteStyle-Emphasis">What is a Business Retention & Expansion (BR&E) Study?</strong><br><strong> </strong>A BR&E Study is an analysis of the current business climate in an area or sector based on standardized interviews with businesses. The survey results are then compiled and analyzed to look for trends, opportunities, challenges and provide baseline information. The goal is to then use the results of the BR&E to develop Action Plans to address identified opportunities and challenges.</p><p><strong class="ms-rteStyle-Emphasis">Is this a regional project?</strong><br><strong> </strong>Yes. The County of Simcoe has partnered with Grey County, Bruce County, the City of Barrie, the City of Orillia, Georgian College and local business support agencies to undertake this study. These municipalities and organizations have partnered to establish a regional approach to supporting this sector. </p><p><strong class="ms-rteStyle-Emphasis">What does the survey and interview process involve?</strong><br><strong> </strong>It's easy! Representatives from the partner organizations will travel to survey participants at a date, time and location that is convenience for you. The process will involve an informal Q&A discussion. Survey questions will be provided in advance. We just need your time as interviews may take up to 2-hours.</p><p><strong class="ms-rteStyle-Emphasis">When are interviews being conducted? </strong><br>Interviews are being conducted from February 2018 to August 31, 2018. </p><p><strong class="ms-rteStyle-Emphasis">What will happen with the results?</strong><br> The data collected will be analyzed by an independent consultant and used to develop Action Plans for the region and each county. The action plans will be presented at various public forums prior to be being finalized.</p><p><strong class="ms-rteStyle-Emphasis">How is this project being funded?</strong><br><strong> </strong>Local funding for the program is being provided by the County of Simcoe, Grey County, Bruce County, the City of Barrie, the City of Orillia, Georgian College, Nottawasaga Futures Community Development Corporation and South Georgian Bay Small Business Enterprise Centre.</p><p>To RSVP, contact the County of Simcoe's Economic
Development Office at 705-726-9300 ext. 1206 or e-mail <a href="mailto:edo@simcoe.ca">edo@simcoe.ca</a>.</p><p> </p> | | |
| Archaeological Management Plan | Archaeological Management Plan | <table class="ms-rteTable-2" style="width:100%;text-align:center;"><tbody><tr class="ms-rteTableEvenRow-2"><td class="ms-rteTableEvenCol-2" style="width:20%;">
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<strong class="ms-rteThemeForeColor-5-0"><a href="/Planning/Pages/AMP/Contact-Consultant.aspx">Contact & Consultant</a></strong></td></tr></tbody></table><h3></h3><h3>About AMP</h3><p>The County of Simcoe has a long cultural history which began approximately 13,000 years ago. Archaeological sites, which are the physical remains of this lengthy settlement history, represent fragile and non-renewable cultural heritage resources that need to be protected. </p><p>The<em> Planning Act</em> requires that municipal decision makers and planners be aware of all lands containing known archaeological sites or areas of archaeological potential, and that all planning decisions are made in accordance with provincial policies and regulations. </p><p>The Cultural Heritage and Archaeology policies of the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe 2017; Provincial Policy Statement 2014, and the County of Simcoe Official Plan 2016, encourage municipalities to prepare archaeological management plans and consider them in their decision-making. Provincial policy also directs municipalities to work with stakeholders, as well as First Nations and Métis communities, in developing official plan policies and strategies for the identification, wise use and management of
<em>cultural heritage resources</em>.</p><p>To conserve and protect this area's rich cultural heritage and archaeological features and sites, and to address the above-noted legislative requirements and policies of the Province and the County Official Plan, the County is undertaking the preparation and completion of an Archaeological Management Plan (AMP).</p><p>Once complete, the County of Simcoe AMP will:</p><ul><li>Create a confidential inventory of registered and unregistered archaeological sites, including all existing and closed cemeteries; </li><li>Prepare an overview of the County's settlement history for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples;</li><li>Develop Geographic Information System (GIS) based mapping that identifies areas of Indigenous and colonial period archaeological potential; </li><li>Recommend County Official Plan updates relating to cultural heritage conservation and archaeological features and sites;</li><li>Recommend improved planning processes to ensure a standardized and consistent approach to integrating the archaeological assessment process into the municipal planning and development review process;</li><li>Recommend an engagement and consultation protocol with relevant Indigenous communities; and,</li><li>Recommend a Contingency Plan for the protection of archaeological resources in urgent situations (i.e., deeply buried human remains discovered during construction).</li></ul><p>The preparation of an AMP is also particularly important for the County of Simcoe and the Simcoe Sub-Area which is expected to grow to 796,000 residents and 304,000 jobs by 2041. The Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2017 sets out regional level responsibilities and comprehensive, integrated planning requirements. Through the undertakings of the County's Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR), the County will be working with local municipalities, stakeholders and Indigenous communities to determine where growth and development should be directed to support the development of complete communities. Having a clear understanding of the location of known archaeological sites and those areas of archaeological potential throughout the County will assist the County in determining where the projected growth can be accommodated while conserving and protecting the County's archaeological features and sites.</p><p>We do wish to point out that the Archaeological Management Plan is a land use planning exercise and will not involve the preparation of a detailed history of settlement of the County or any field investigation or other physical archaeological site assessment. It should also be noted that comprehensive mapping and inventories of
<em>built heritage resources </em>is beyond the scope of the AMP Project and may be completed in the future.</p><p> </p> | | |
| Emergency Management | Emergency Management | <div class="ms-rtestate-read ms-rte-wpbox"><div class="ms-rtestate-notify ms-rtestate-read a2791349-9c72-4797-8e2b-d81b0d0d94bc" id="div_a2791349-9c72-4797-8e2b-d81b0d0d94bc" unselectable="on"></div><div id="vid_a2791349-9c72-4797-8e2b-d81b0d0d94bc" unselectable="on" style="display:none;"></div></div><div class="ms-rtestate-read ms-rte-wpbox"><div class="ms-rtestate-notify ms-rtestate-read 112d2092-9d73-44be-bfbb-3831a51d6d3c" id="div_112d2092-9d73-44be-bfbb-3831a51d6d3c" unselectable="on"></div><div id="vid_112d2092-9d73-44be-bfbb-3831a51d6d3c" unselectable="on" style="display:none;"></div></div> | | |
| Business | Business | <p>The County of Simcoe provides services, information and funding/grant opportunities for businesses located in Simcoe County or those looking to move or conduct business in the region. Please find a list of helpful links for businesses below:</p><p> </p><div class="ms-rtestate-read ms-rte-wpbox"><div class="ms-rtestate-notify ms-rtestate-read 965a6421-bf5b-4f55-9477-24ba3f75bd0b" id="div_965a6421-bf5b-4f55-9477-24ba3f75bd0b" unselectable="on"></div><div id="vid_965a6421-bf5b-4f55-9477-24ba3f75bd0b" unselectable="on" style="display:none;"></div></div> | | |
| Professional Development | Professional Development | <p> </p><div class="ms-rtestate-read ms-rte-wpbox" unselectable="on"><div class="ms-rtestate-notify ms-rtestate-read 915586ee-a42f-406b-9392-97585f3471e6" id="div_915586ee-a42f-406b-9392-97585f3471e6" unselectable="on"></div><div id="vid_915586ee-a42f-406b-9392-97585f3471e6" unselectable="on" style="display:none;"></div></div><h1><span class="ms-rteThemeForeColor-5-0 ms-rteFontSize-1">Inquiry-based learning resources are available!</span></h1><p>Children's Services went to work building an inventory of inquiry-based learning resource materials to share with the licensed child care and early years system as part of our continuous quality enhancement strategy. Materials available include, but are not limited to, light cubes, open-ended materials, educator resource books and children's books. </p><p>Click on the link below to view a full inventory list and/or to complete a request-to-borrow materials form.</p><ul><li><a title="hyperlink to Resource Catalogue" href="/ChildrenandCommunityServices/Documents/Childrens%20Services%20Documents/QA%20Web%20Documents/Resource%20Catalogue%20-%20no%20item%20numbers.pdf" target="_blank">Resource Catalogue</a></li><li><a title="hyperlink to the Equipment and Material resources that can be borrowed" href="/ChildrenandCommunityServices/Documents/Childrens%20Services%20Documents/QA%20Web%20Documents/Equipment%20Materials%20-%20no%20numbers.pdf" target="_blank">Equipment Materials</a></li><li><a title="hyperlink to the Children's Books that can be borrowed" href="/ChildrenandCommunityServices/Documents/Childrens%20Services%20Documents/QA%20Web%20Documents/Children%27s%20Books%20with%20cover.pdf" target="_blank">Children's Books</a></li><li><a title="hyperlink to the Educator Resource Books that can be borrowed" href="/ChildrenandCommunityServices/Documents/Childrens%20Services%20Documents/QA%20Web%20Documents/Educator%20Resource%20%20Books%20with%20cover.pdf" target="_blank">Educator Resource Books</a></li><li><a title="hyperlink to the Request for Materials form" href="/ChildrenandCommunityServices/Documents/Childrens%20Services%20Documents/QA%20Web%20Documents/Request%20for%20Materials%20Form.pdf" target="_blank">Request for Materials Form</a> </li></ul><p>If you have any questions please contact Tonya Millsap, program Supervisor at <a href="mailto:tonya.millsap@simcoe.ca">tonya.millsap@simcoe.ca</a> or at 705-722-3132 ext. 1486.</p><p><br> </p> | | |
