Midland, Penetanguishene hospitals to receive combined $2.15 million from province
Georgian Bay General Hospital and Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care will be getting a combined $2.15 million from the province to complete critical upgrades and repairs, and tackle urgent maintenance projects. “This vital funding will help out hospitals maintain their infrastructure and ensure a safe and comfortable environment for hospital staff and patients,” said […]
Ontario Supporting Jobs and Economic Growth in Rural Communities
New targeted intake opens under the Rural Economic Development Program: The Ontario government is committing nearly $1 million in cost-share funding to help rural communities diversify their economies, retain skilled workers and create jobs. Today, details about the funding were released by Ernie Hardeman, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, which is being provided […]
Downtown Midland Business Improvement Area (BIA) Launches Digital Improvement/Marketing Grant to Help BIA Members During COVID-19
PRESS RELEASE – Downtown Midland Business Improvement Area (BIA) Launches Digital Improvement/Marketing Grant to Help BIA Members During COVID-19 The Downtown Midland Business Improvement Area (BIA) is pleased to introduce a new Digital Improvement/Marketing Grant to assist business owners within the BIA during COVID-19 to create/update online stores, create/update websites, outsource social media management, and […]
EDCNS in the news: Support available for Midland-area manufacturers
EDCNS providing funding to local manufacturers during COVID-19 pandemic The Economic Development Corporation of North Simcoe (EDCNS) has shifted its resources to help local manufacturers weather the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic. “We have put a grant in place to assist small and medium-sized businesses with up to $10,000,” said Roy Ellis, an […]
Penetanguishene looking to incentivize creation of affordable housing units
Penetanguishene’s new community improvement plan could spur the creation of more affordable housing in the downtown core. A draft version of the plan, which was presented to council on February 12, includes the framework for seven financial incentive programs. One of those programs offers grants and loans for the creation of affordable housing units. “We […]
Province dishes out ‘important funding’ to help improve Simcoe North infrastructure
Eight Simcoe North municipalities are receiving a combined $4.1 million in provincial funding to help address infrastructure needs. Simcoe North MPP Jill Dunlop was in Tiny Township on Feb. 5 to announce the funding, which is divvied out to municipalities annually via the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF). “I am committed to supporting our local […]
Penetanguishene to lead north Simcoe municipal services review
Midland, Penetanguishene, Tiny and Tay have jointly received $100,000 in government funding to undertake a review of their municipal services. “We are looking at exploring opportunities to make it easier for residents and businesses to access services in a consistent manner, while ensuring we are efficient and cost effective,” said Jeff Lees, chief administrative officer […]