County of Simcoe

10/14/2026

🎄 Two Months Until Christmas Eve Vendors Market! 🎄

Get a head start on holiday shopping at the Trillium Manor Vendors & Crafters Market on October 24, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Browse unique handmade gifts, crafts, soaps, woodworking, photography, knitting, and more from local vendors.

Enjoy a delicious $10 lunch featuring chili, a sandwich, dessert, and a drink, and help support Trillium Manor residents' programs. 💖

🎁 Shop local, find one-of-a-kind gifts, and enjoy some early holiday cheer!
📍 12 Grace Avenue, Orillia
📧 [email protected]

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10/13/2026

🍁Did you know that Honda was the first Japan-based automaker to manufacture vehicles in Canada?

Honda has made a lasting investment in Simcoe County, where it operates one of Canada’s largest automotive manufacturing operations.

🗓️1986 – First assembly plant opens
🗓️1998 – Second assembly plant opens
💲 $6.5B+ invested in Canada
🚗11 million vehicles produced
💼 4,200 employees
✨40 years of manufacturing excellence

With Canada-U.S. trade and tariffs dominating the conversation, it's easy to forget: Canada's automotive industry is the product of decades of deep roots, innovation, and cross-border collaboration. Simcoe County is proud to be Honda Canada's manufacturing home!

Learn more about automotive manufacturing at edo.simcoe.ca/AutomotiveAdvantage & www.pmac.ca

10/12/2026

🍂🥔 Happy Thanksgiving! 🥔🍂
This Thanksgiving, we're digging into Simcoe County's agricultural history!

In 1932, J. Harvey Giffen of Elmvale took home the Potash Trophy for the best potatoes at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto.

🏆🥇 Featured here is a photograph of Mr. Giffen taken by R.S. Atkey at the fair.

Want to discover more local stories like this? Visit the Simcoe County Archives' 60th anniversary online exhibit. https://simcoe.ca/explore/simcoe-county-archives/online-exhibits/simcoe-county-archives-60th-anniversary

The Archives is open to the public by appointment. Book your visit online booking and learn more on our webpage. Simcoe.ca/archives


Archives Association of Ontario Simcoe County Museum Township of Springwater

10/12/2026

🍂 The leaves are falling... and fall bi-weekly leaf & yard waste collection is underway! 🍂

Tackling your autumn yard cleanup? Set out leaves, garden waste, and bundled brush (size limits apply) by 7 a.m. on Monday of your garbage collection week. Collection may take place any day that week, so please leave materials at the curb until they're collected.

Remember: yard waste becomes compost, so keep plastic bags, plastic twine, and other contaminants out of your yard waste.

📅 Collection runs until December 11 (excluding Barrie and Orillia residents).

Check your schedule with the app or visit https://simcoe.ca/residents/organics-recycling-and-garbage/special-collections/yard-waste/

10/12/2026

🍂 Thanksgiving Day Service Reminder 🍂
As you enjoy the holiday weekend, please note that some County services will have modified operations on Monday, October 12.
Waste collection continues as scheduled, while most County offices, LINX Transit routes, and waste drop-off facilities will be closed.
For complete details, visit https://simcoe.ca/.../county-holiday-services-reminder.../.
Wishing everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

10/09/2026

10/09/2026

🍂 Thanksgiving Day Service Reminder 🍂

As you enjoy the holiday weekend, please note that some County services will have modified operations on Monday, October 12.
Waste collection continues as scheduled, while most County offices, LINX Transit routes, and waste drop-off facilities will be closed.

For complete details, visit https://simcoe.ca/featured-news/county-holiday-services-reminder-thanksgiving-day-2026/.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

10/09/2026

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.

The County of Simcoe, City of Barrie and City of Orillia are foundational partners that support SMEs access to municipal roads, transit systems, and equipment for testing and validation for both urban and rural environments.

🔗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"