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🏡 Looking for your future home?

Join us at Georgian Village's Open House on Thursday, October 1, from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m.

Come explore our beautiful seniors housing and retirement living suites, meet our friendly team, connect with local vendors, and enjoy delicious refreshments and live entertainment. Plus, you'll have a chance to win a door prize!

No reservation required. Simply stop by and see what makes Georgian Village a wonderful place to call home.
For more info: 📞 705-549-3166, 🔗 simcoe.ca/longtermcare

#GeorgianVillage #RetirementLiving #OpenHouse #SeniorLiving by @countyofsimcoe

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21 days ago

💃 An evening out in 1874!

This invitation advertised a "Social Party" at Robinson's Hotel in Holland Landing on February 25, 1874. For $1.00, guests could enjoy an evening of dancing to music performed by a Quadrille Band, featuring waltzes, polkas, and other popular dances of the day. 🎵

➡️ Swipe to see the inside of the invitation and the detailed dance programme. It's a wonderful snapshot of how people gathered and celebrated more than 150 years ago.

Explore even more stories from our collections through our 60th anniversary online exhibit. Visit the link in our bio to learn more.

📸 Invitation, Robinson's Hotel, Holland Landing, East Gwillimbury Township, February 25, 1874. From the SCA Ephemera Collection, Simcoe County Archives.

#LocalHistory #SimcoeCountyArchives #HollandLanding #Archives #ThrowbackThursday
@archives.assoc.ontario by @countyofsimcoe

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🌲 That's a wrap on National Forest Week!

This week, we took you behind the scenes to see how innovation is helping our Forestry team care for Simcoe County Forest.

From GIS mapping and advanced measurement tools to voice-directed technology and drones, these innovations are helping staff work smarter, safer, and more efficiently every day. 🚁🎙️📍

But while the technology may change, the goal stays the same: healthy, resilient forests that can be enjoyed for generations to come. 🌳💚

Thanks for taking the time to learn more about the people, tools, and practices that support sustainable forest management.

🌳Healthy forests today. Sustainable forests tomorrow.

Learn more about our County Forest by visiting link in bio.

#NationalForestWeek #SustainableForestry by @countyofsimcoe

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3 days ago

Today, we proudly celebrate Franco-Ontarian Day! 💚⚜️

Warden Basil Clarke has officially proclaimed September 25 as Franco-Ontarian Day in Simcoe County, recognizing the rich culture, heritage, and lasting contributions of Ontario’s Francophone community.

To mark the occasion, residents and staff at Georgian Manor and Georgian Village came together this afternoon for a special celebration featuring a vibrant fashion show in partnership with A Passion for Fashion. The event brought colour, creativity, and community spirit to life while honouring the important role Francophone communities play in shaping our province.

Happy Franco-Ontarian Day! 💚⚜️ by @countyofsimcoe

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Exciting progress continues on 136 Barrie Street in @townofbwg!

We're pleased to share that applications for our Community Liaison Group are now open, and information packages are being delivered to neighbours near the site with details about the project and opportunities to get involved.

As we prepare to welcome our first program participants this fall, our team continues to work closely with @citimmcanada (IRCC) and site operators to begin operations and ensure a smooth and successful launch. While the agencies supporting the program will determine the timing of arrivals, we could welcome our first guests as early as late October.

We are confident that all legislative processes have been followed and remain committed to transparency, collaboration, and open communication through our dedicated webpage at simcoe.ca/Reception-Centre. We look forward to building strong relationships with our neighbours through the Community Liaison Group and creating opportunities for ongoing dialogue as this project moves forward.

Together, we can help foster a welcoming, informed, and connected community.

#SimcoeCounty #BradfordWestGwillimbury #CommunitySupport #ItStarts
https://simcoe.ca/news-releases/local-immigration-partnership/temporary-reception-centre/update-from-the-warden-temporary-reception-centre/ by @countyofsimcoe

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With Canada-U.S. trade and tariffs dominating the automotive conversation, here's a fact that may surprise you...

1 in 3 Canadian-made vehicles are assembled right here in Simcoe County. Honda Canada is a pillar in the County’s regional ecosystem which includes:

✅Globally competitive Canadian businesses
✅International Tier 1 suppliers
✅Locally owned SMEs

Together, they provide components, technology, and manufacturing expertise that support automotive production across Canada and North America – an ecosystem to be proud of! Learn more about automotive manufacturing at edo.simcoe.ca & www.pmac.ca

#automotivemanufacturing #simcoecounty #Honda #PMAC #canadianautomotive

@esdc.gc @melaniejoly cdnbusiness cdninnovation @fp_champagne @johnbrassardcpc @dougshipleybsom @adamchambersmp @terry.dowdall @scotdavidsonmp by @countyofsimcoe

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The County of Simcoe has been awarded a $10,000 grant through TC Energy’s Build Strong Grant Program to purchase a Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS), commonly known as a drone, to support Emergency Management operations. 🚁

This new technology will help staff conduct hazard and disaster impact assessments, support emergency response efforts, and improve situational awareness during emergencies, all while reducing risks to personnel in the field. The drone will also serve as a shared resource to support operational needs across County departments.

This investment builds on TC Energy’s ongoing partnership with the County, which also provided $20,000 in funding last year to support a new Emergency Social Services trailer.

Thank you to TC Energy for helping strengthen community safety, resilience, and emergency preparedness across Simcoe County. 🚁🛡️

#SimcoeCounty #EmergencyManagement #CommunitySafety #EmergencyPreparedness #BuildStrongGrantProgram by @countyofsimcoe

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🌲🎙️ What if foresters could record tree data without ever putting down their tools?

Thanks to voice-directed data collection headsets (VDTS), our Simcoe County Forestry team is working smarter, safer, and more efficiently in the field. By using simple voice commands, staff can record tree species and measurements in real time while keeping their hands free and their focus on the forest around them.

In the past, crews relied on a dedicated recorder to capture information manually. Today, forestry professionals can collect and organize data independently, improving accuracy, reducing paperwork, and spending more time on the work that matters most: managing healthy, resilient forests for future generations. 🌳

Innovation and forestry go hand in hand, helping us protect and sustainably manage the Simcoe County Forest.

#NationalForestWeek #SimcoeCountyForest #SustainableForestry #ForestryTechnology #ForestManagement by @countyofsimcoe

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🐐 Goats. Bunnies. Dogs. Cats. If there's one thing the residents and staff at Trillium Manor have learned, it's that happiness often arrives on four legs. ❤️
Over the past few weeks, some adorable visitors, including goats from Goats At Work at our Fall Fair, along with some much-loved pet therapy stars have visited our home:
🐰 Haze & Oli
🐶 Bruce
🐱 Simon
Whether they're hopping, barking, purring or nibbling, these special guests bring smiles, spark conversation and brighten everyone's day.
Swipe through to see some of our favourite moments! 📸

#PetTherapy #TrilliumManor #AnimalsMakeEverythingBetter #LongTermCare #SeniorLiving #MySimcoeCounty by @countyofsimcoe

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5 days ago

The County of Simcoe encourages residents to stay informed about the Temporary Reception Centre at 136 Barrie Street by visiting its dedicated online information hub.

The site is operating as a Temporary Reception Centre and supports the delivery of social and community services for Bradford West Gwillimbury and surrounding communities.

Residents can access information about the site, available services, project updates, and community engagement opportunities at: simcoe.ca/reception-centre

We encourage residents to visit the webpage regularly for the latest information and updates.

#SimcoeCounty #BradfordWestGwillimbury #CommunitySupport #ItStarts by @countyofsimcoe

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The Regional Technology Development Site (RTDS) of Simcoe County-Barrie-Orillia is a leading purpose-build ecosystem in Central Ontario where advanced mobility technologies are tested and validated in complex, connected, and controlled environments—fueling innovation, investment, and economic growth across Ontario. Georgian College 's Centre for Industrial Simulation and Prototyping offers access to expert consultation, digital twin technologies, industrial simulation, and advanced prototyping capabilities, to advance SME innovations.

Connect with the RTDS program lead to discuss this service offering and others here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=VlKuunNa8kCMTXbzrpcUY_VH0d1SDalGtFGqictE_CRUOUtXUElRSEZDVFkzSzAwV1VNU003NEFZMyQlQCN0PWcu

#RTDSSimcoeCountyBarrieOriillia #automotive #smartmobility by @countyofsimcoe

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🍂 Leaves are beginning to fall and Fall Leaf & Yard Waste Collection is just around the corner!

Starting October 5, set out your leaves, garden waste, and bundled brush (size limits apply).

📱 View your collection schedule by using the #SimcoeCountyCollects app or the link in bio.

Together, we can keep organic materials out of landfill and give them a second life as compost and mulch. 🌱♻️

Does not apply to Barrie or Orillia residents.

#SimcoeCounty #Sustainability #LeafCollection #YardWaste by @countyofsimcoe

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