Tay Township continues to support Georgian Bay General Hospital Foundation
Tay Township continued its commitment to local healthcare at its July Council meeting, presenting a $25,000 donation to Georgian Bay General Hospital Foundation. The donation is the third installment of a total of $100,000 committed to local healthcare during this council term. Executive Director of Georgian Bay General Hospital Foundation Nicole Kraftscik was able to […]
Governments Supporting Economic Recovery of Ontario Farmers
The Governments of Canada and Ontario are investing $7.3 million through the Canadian Agricultural Partnership to help support farmers and agri-food businesses. The investment will fund projects in priority areas that increase food safety, accelerate sector innovation and help farmers bring new products to market to grow their businesses. This funding supports more than 600 […]
GBGH, Waypoint get funding boost from province
Two local hospitals are getting a much-needed cash infusion from the province. With an announcement at Georgian Bay General Hospital Thursday, Simcoe North MPP Jill Dunlop unveiled the province will provide GBGH with a 2.8% funding increase for the current fiscal year as part of her government’s commitment to ending “hallway healthcare.” “Every day, Georgian […]
Government of Canada launches $500 million Canada Community Revitalization Fund
Shared public spaces in villages, towns and cities are at the heart of communities across Canada. Main streets, downtown cores, community and cultural centres, farmers’ markets, libraries, outdoor spaces and other public places draw in residents and visitors alike, supporting local businesses and jobs. In many communities, these spaces have remained empty as Canadians took […]
Shop Local investment benefiting Canada’s small businesses
As more and more Canadians are getting vaccinated and we finish the fight against COVID-19 and begin to safely reopen, the Government of Canada is committed to supporting small businesses from coast to coast to coast. Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, announced the launch of Shop […]
County awards 2021 Tourism, Culture and Sport Grants
The County of Simcoe has approved 89 successful applications totalling more than $470,000 through the 2021 Tourism, Culture and Sport Grant Program to enhance existing tourism, culture and sport projects throughout the County. “We know how anxious everyone is to get back to “normal” as soon as it is safe, including our outstanding tourism, culture […]
Canada-Ontario Job Grant for your Success
Last year, the YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka witnessed the success of several employers as many of their employees received training funded by the Canada-Ontario Job Grant. Some employers were able to guarantee their seasonal workers full-time and year-round employment. Many employers had more qualified employees, ultimately leading to better performance. Bourgeois Midland Nissan is one of our […]
Ontario Expands Investment in the Franco-Ontarian Community and its Economic Development
Today, the Ontario government announced the application period for the 2021-2022 edition of the Francophone Community Grants Program in support of community organizations, social enterprises and businesses that contribute significantly to the vitality of Ontario’s Francophone community. Applications open Thursday, May 27, 2021. “This year, we have doubled the funding for this meaningful program in […]
Dunlop touts funding for local agri-food businesses
The governments of Ontario and Canada invested over $3.2 million since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic to help Ontario agri-food businesses establish or expand their online presence. This investment provided businesses with more opportunities to grow their operations and offer more food choices for families who are shopping at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
BizLink helps business, buyers and sellers
A group of local Community Futures organizations have joined forces to assist business buyers and sellers to connect and confidently move forward in the business transition process. The program, now known as BizLink, has proven to provide business buyers and sellers with tools that offer confidentiality and anonymity in buying or selling a local business. […]