Top 9 This Week

trending+

County of Simcoe Long-Term Care homes host Bring a Friend to Volunteer Days

Sharing is SO MUCH APPRECIATED!

Midhurst/February 5, 2025 – This February and March, the County invites those interested in making a difference in the lives of older adults to check out one of our Bring a Friend to Volunteer Days

Come learn more about our fun and meaningful volunteer experience! This event highlights a variety of activities, such as our Cycling Without Age program, Aqua Painting, Word Games, Musical Programs, Friendly Visits, and more. It’s a chance for friends to volunteer together, try out different activities, and discover the rewarding feeling of giving back. Our goal is to inspire more people to get involved and support County and other regional programs. 

Interested residents are asked to RSVP to Alix Coutts, Volunteer & Secondary Student Supervisor via email at [email protected] or by phone 705-790-3915. Event dates are as follows: 

February – * RSVP by February 12 

  • Trillium Manor, 12 Grace Avenue, Orillia, Ontario 
    Tuesday, February 18 
  • Sunset Manor, 49 Raglan Street, Collingwood, Ontario 
    Wednesday, February 19 
  • Simcoe Manor, 5988 Line 8, Beeton, Ontario 
    Thursday, February 20 
  • Georgian Manor, 101 Thompsons Road, Penetanguishene, Ontario 
    Friday, February 21 

March – * RSVP by March 5 

  • Trillium Manor, 12 Grace Avenue, Orillia, Ontario 
    Tuesday, March 11 
  • Sunset Manor, 49 Raglan Street, Collingwood, Ontario 
    Wednesday, March 12 
  • Simcoe Manor, 5988 Line 8, Beeton, Ontario 
    Thursday, March 13 
  • Georgian Manor, 101 Thompsons Road, Penetanguishene, Ontario 
    Friday, March 14 

County of Simcoe is composed of sixteen member municipalities and provides crucial public services to County residents in addition to providing paramedic and social services to the separated cities of Barrie and Orillia. Visit our website at simcoe.ca.­­­­­­

Sharing is SO MUCH APPRECIATED!

Popular Articles

GEORGIANBAYNEWS.COM

Popular Articles

Why Sunlight Is the Most Powerful Drug You Take Every Day

Explore what a single photon of sunlight does to your body the moment it touches your skin — and why the physics your grandmother...

Salt and Pepper Fish Recipe | Easy Crispy Pan Fried Fish Fillet Recipe

Hi, I’m Stacey. Welcome to my channel. In my channel, I will share my favorite home cooked recipe with you. Hope you enjoy! Cook!...

How To Win (At Everything You Do) – Carl Jung

In this video, we explore Carl Jung’s powerful principles for winning in every area of life, not through force, luck, or competition, but through...

U of T Supercomputer Launch: Canada-Wide Research Boost and Ontario Innovation Impacts

Last updated: March 12, 2026 Quick Answer The University of Toronto's expanded supercomputer infrastructure, backed by $42.5 million in federal funding and partnerships with AMD, is...

Ontario Unemployment Climbs to 7.6% Amid National Job Losses: Sector Impacts and Worker Survival Guide

Last updated: March 15, 2026 Quick Answer Ontario's unemployment rate jumped to 7.6% in February 2026 as Canada lost 84,000 jobs nationally, with full-time positions taking...

You’ll Only See This Once, Right Before Your Old Self Dies – Carl Jung

In this video, we will show you how to rewrite the stories that once defined you, and choose responses that align with the person...

Georgian Bay Ice Flow Rescue: 23 Stranded Near Owen Sound – Dramatic OPP Helicopter Operation

Last updated: March 10, 2026 On a sunny Sunday afternoon that turned into a fight for survival, 23 ice fishermen found themselves drifting helplessly on...

Wasaga Beach Bike Fest 2026: Motorcycle Lineups, Live Music Stages, and Rider Meetups in Collingwood

APPOLOGIES: HAS NOT BEEN CONFIRMED Picture this: thousands of gleaming motorcycles roaring down Beach Drive, live rock bands electrifying the summer air, and riders from...

Surgeon REVEALS: This Exercise Improves Poor Leg Circulation After 60 🌟🚶‍♂️👍

Poor leg circulation is one of the most overlooked dangers that seniors face after the age of 60, and most adults never learn the...

Notice: Nominate a Resident for the Ontario Senior of the Year Award

Council of The Town of The Blue Mountains is encouraging residents, local service clubs and community groups to submit nominations for the Province of...

VIDEOS | Fake Car Crash Insurance Fraud Busted: Toronto 407 Scheme, Peel Ring, and How Scammers Defraud Canadians

Every year, insurance fraud costs Canadian drivers billions of dollars — and the schemes are getting bolder. From staged collisions on busy GTA highways...

Portable MRI Scanners Revolutionize Remote Canadian Healthcare: Game-Changing Tech & Accessibility Wins

Imagine living hundreds of kilometres from the nearest MRI machine—and waiting nearly five months just to get a brain scan. For millions of Canadians...

Tours of Thornbury Craft & Blue Mountain Brewing Facilities March 13 Onward: Tasting Notes, Behind-the-Scenes, and Pairing with Drag Bingo or Yoga Nights

Starting March 13, 2026, beer and cider lovers have a fresh reason to explore Ontario's scenic Blue Mountains region. Thornbury Craft Co. and Blue...

Earth Hour in Collingwood, The Blue Mountains and Region: Community Participation Ideas, Eco-Friendly Alternatives 🌍✨

When the lights go out across Collingwood and the Blue Mountains on March 28, 2026, something magical happens. For one hour, communities unite in...

Notes From A Functional Outsider | The Functional Melancholic

A philosophical and sociological look at the psychology of the introvert, this essay offers melancholic wisdom on human nature, relationships, and the human condition....

Chris Haworth’s Injury Withdrawal at Veolia Texas Open: Career Implications and PPA Rankings Fallout

Last updated: March 14, 2026 Quick Answer Chris Haworth withdrew from men's singles competition at the Veolia Texas Open (March 9-15, 2026) due to illness, halting...

Oil at $100+ Barrel: Iran Supreme Leader Shock Drives Toronto Pump Prices to $1.50—Driver Tips, Export Wins, and Grocery Ripple Effects

A leadership upheaval in Iran has sent shockwaves through global energy markets in March 2026, and Canadian drivers are feeling every cent. The topic...

COLLINGWOOD OPP PROACTIVE TRAFFIC STOP LEADS TO IMPAIRED INVESTIGATION

(COLLINGWOOD, ON) - Members of the Collingwood and The Blue Mountains Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police arrested and charged a motorist with impaired operation. On...

Maximalist Vegetable Gardens: Bold, Layered Plantings for Bountiful 2026 Yields in Small Canadian Spaces

Last updated: March 12, 2026 Quick Answer: Maximalist vegetable gardens use dense, layered planting strategies to pack more food, color, and biodiversity into compact Canadian...

Cashew Chicken Stir-Fry and Green Goddess Salads: 2026’s Colorful Asian-American Fusion with YouTube Demos

What if two of 2026's hottest dishes could live on the same dinner table — and both took under 30 minutes to make? Cashew...

JOINT DRUG TRAFFICKING INVESTIGATION BETWEEN SOUTHERN GEORGIAN BAY OPP AND ANISHINABEK POLICE SERVICE

COCAINE, CURRENCY AND PROCEEDS OF CRIME SEIZED (TAY TOWNSHIP, ON) - Members of the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), in partnership...

Southern Georgian Bay Real Estate Market Update – February 2026 | Rick Crouch

by Rick Crouch |  2026 Real Estate Market Update & Trends, Real Estate Buying, Real Estate Market Activity, Real Estate Market Report, Real Estate Selling What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know The...

Lymphatic System: what it does, why it matters, and how to support it

Last updated: March 14, 2026 Quick Answer The Lymphatic System is the body’s drainage and defense network. It collects extra fluid from tissues, filters that fluid...

Why You Should TOUCH a Tree Every Day — The Science Nobody Talks About

Discover why touching a tree changes your body for seven days — and why the tree itself is solidified air. This video explores phytoncides,...