Tops in Pizza is celebrating Christmas Day by delivering free pizzas to local firefighters, police, hospital staff, and paramedics, a tradition for the past 30 years.
Simcoe County public board will offer free feminine hygiene products next fall
"...when we talk about the well-being of our students, how could we not support this?”
@SCDSB_Schools
Former foster child now chairperson of Simcoe Muskoka child-welfare agency.
Jane Kovarikova is the first former foster kid to head the board of directors at Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions.
@SMFConnexions
North Simcoe farmers ready to launch Farm2Door online store.
The online store will offer delivery of farm-fresh foods to people’s doorsteps three times a week.
Bulbs of Fire BelleRoots Farm
If you get charged with a crime by the South Simcoe Police Service, your name will be posted for the media and public to see.
“If this prevents one person from committing crime ... then I think it is a good thing.”
@SouthSimcoePS
The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board is going to supply close to 3,500 lawn signs for anyone graduating Grade 8 or Grade 12 this year.
@SMCDSB
Way to go Jasmine!
A Georgian Bay District Secondary School student was awarded one of 13 national scholarships from the University of Toronto that will cover tuition, incidental and residence fees for up to four years of study.
@SCDSB_Schools
@UofT
Irresistibly pantry vibes.
Those three words, nonsensical when strung together, helped lead Clearview Township firefighters to four lost hikers on the weekend.
Jeremy Taggart says Roberta Place's communication has been sorely lacking since the outbreak was declared: “Everybody knows how much a phone call from someone they love means. We should be able to talk to her a few times a day.”
#onpoli
#covid19
@Taggart7
The
@CFSnowbirds
takeoff from
#London
has been delayed. Expected departure is now 5 p.m., which means they won't be over Simcoe County until closer to 6 p.m. -
The vodka produced by Georgian Bay Spirit Co., a company with its roots in the south Georgian Bay area, has been ranked as one of the top 10 vodkas in the world.
Industrial Filter Manufacturing, a
#Penetanguishene
company that makes specialty and custom liquid filtration bags, has retooled its operations to begin producing masks.
Ann-Marie Kungl was sworn-in as Barrie's new Ward 3 councillor tonight. Her byelection victory may mean a shift in the direction and tone of this council term, writes city hall reporter Chris Simon:
@annmariekungl
@cityofbarrie
#onpoli
The public school board in Simcoe County says it will support their teachers’ judgement and discretion when it comes to teaching health and physical education in September.
#SexED
@SCDSB_Schools
@PbeacockL
An 18-year-old Georgian Bay District Secondary School student was recently awarded a $5,000 scholarship through a North America-wide music remix competition, supported by recording artist Pharrell Williams.
'We proved ourselves': OPP's first female canine handlers assigned to Simcoe County, Dufferin, Muskoka.
Officers will be stationed at detachments in Alliston, Bracebridge.
“I’d rather us all wear masks, because I want my business to be in business in two months.”
No masking their feelings:
#Orillia
merchants weigh in on face coverings.
Homeless no more: Penetanguishene man has his first apartment
After more than a decade of homelessness, 28-year-old Michael Sheldrick now has a place of his own.
'Courage will take you to the finish line': Q&A with a Simcoe County student trustee
We spoke with Jafri about the role of student trustee.
@SCDSB_Schools
Paramedics are “feeling the strain” of working on the front lines during the COVID-19 crisis, according to Andrew Robert, director and chief of the County of Simcoe Paramedic Services.
@simcoecountyPS
Georgian College’s first Pow Wow At Home Virtual Festival a way to celebrate and learn about Indigenous culture, songs and dance.
@georgiancollege
#GCPowWowAtHome
“I haven’t owned a vehicle in a long time,” said Barrie resident Robb Meier, who instead has a bicycle for every occasion. “It’s a lifestyle point, it’s more sustainable, more affordable.”
When Max Odlozinski read about the pressures facing food banks during the
#coronavirus
pandemic, the
#Orillia
teen decided to take matters into his own hands.
Brothers collect hundreds of pounds of donated food for Salvation Army
‘He would be so honoured’: Former Barrie firefighter’s name etched onto Toronto memorial.
John McKoen was 79 when he died of cancer, but his death is considered in line of duty.
@Barrie_Fire
@opffa
Clearview firefighters responded to 78 calls in August, ranging from run-of-the-mill fire alarms to two fatal collisions within a three-hour time span.
Here's where they went:
Got a mask handy? You’ll need one to enter any indoor public space in Simcoe County.
MUST READ: As of Monday members of the public will be required to wear a face covering in all indoor public spaces and on public transit systems.
More than 200 vehicles paraded past
#Barrie
’s Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre on April 6 to show support for front-line staff battling COVID-19.
@TeamRVH
#covid_19
#coronavirus
The controversial Bradford Bypass that is proposed to set down 16.2 kilometres of highway between Highway 400 and Highway 404 through York Region and Simcoe County has one more group voicing its concerns.
Renaming the rec centre in Alliston is one of the few options council is considering to honour the achievements of Olympic gold medallist Deanne Rose. What do you think would be a fitting tribute to this two-time Olympic medallist?
In the video, one officer tells the occupants that roadblocks would be set up and police would be actively questioning people in vehicles about where they were from.
Orillia’s fire department has revived five people who suffered near-fatal overdoses after ingesting opioids in recent months.
@cityoforillia
@OrilliaFire