OPP, Fire and Paramedics will have a new home in Stayner.

OPP, Fire and Paramedics will have a new home in Stayner. In response to concerns for better service delivery at a more affordable price, Provincial, Local and County levels of government were on hand for the ground breaking ceremony for the newest emergency operations centre in Simcoe County. This new 17,000 square foot building will host all three emergency responders in one building. This new emergency hub is but one example of the greater cooperation amongst service providers to ensure both effective and the efficient delivery of emergency services. Congratulations to Clearview, Springwater, Wasaga Beach and Essa Township residents on the construction and cooperation.

Giant Tiger Collingwood Brings Jobs

Giant Tiger is the newest business to come to Collingwood. Mayor Chris Carrier welcomes Store 184 Manager Jerry Orlowski and his spouse Danielle to Collingwood. The store brings a fun shopping experience for those who a frugal and those with modest budgets. The all Canadian store also brings about 40 new jobs to Collingwood. Located within Collingwood's Heritage Conservation District the store is within walking distance for many of us. So come on down and experience our newest retailer, Giant Tiger!

County injects cash into Alliston Hospital

Alliston’s Stevenson Memorial Hospital is one of Simcoe County’s many tremendous health-care institutions that provide residents with fabulous care and state-of-art services.

Simcoe County Council has in the past, and continues to recognize the importance of building strong partnerships with these institutions. With that in mind, the County will be presenting a cheque for $226,627 to Stevenson Memorial Hospital on September 29 at 9 a.m.

“The County of Simcoe has been always been a great long-standing supporter of Stevenson Memorial Hospital and ensuring that the residents of our community have access to high-quality care where they need it most—closer to home,” said Gary Ryan, President and CEO, Stevenson Memorial Hospital. “We gratefully acknowledge the support we’ve received from the County as it has allowed us to bring advanced diagnostic testing to our community through the addition of the hospital’s first state-of-the-art CT Suite.”

“We recognize the importance of a strong health-care sector in Simcoe County, and the role it plays in the lives of our residents,” said Warden Cal Patterson. “That is why County Council strives to ensure the development of strong affiliations with our health-care partners.”

The announcement is scheduled for Wednesday, September 29, 2010, at 9 a.m. at Stevenson Memorial Hospital, 200 Fletcher Crescent, Alliston, Ontario. The event is open to the public.

Stevenson Memorial Hospital is located in the community of Alliston, in the Town of New Tecumseth, Ontario. Situated one hour north of downtown Toronto, this fully accredited hospital is in the heart of central Ontario. SMH serves a catchment area that includes Adjala-Tosorontio, Canadian Forces Base Borden, Essa, Innisfil and New Tecumseth.

Chic Simonato Passes

Our community lost a treasure of a human being last evening. Mr. Chic Simonato (Chic) passed away at the Collingwood nursing home. Both Chic and Mary-Lou made me feel most welcome when I moved into their neighbourhood in 2006. Chic made me feel most welcome when I became an elected official in 1996. He made all of us feel that way. A lot of kind and heartfelt words will be said about our friend and neighbour in the next coming days especially thoughts of how we are such a better Town for his efforts. Our loss is great but it does pale in comparison to the loss for the Simonato family. I am asking that each and every one of us says a prayer of thanks for a life of generousity and further for thoughtful reflection on the loss of one Canada’s greatest generation and most certainly one of our Greatest Citizens, our friend Chic Simonato.

Mayor Chris Carrier

A Colonel and a Major General Visit Wordstock!

Canadian Astronaunt and future Commander of the International Space Station Colonel Chris Hadfield, Major General Richard Rohmer and Mayor Chris Carrier attend the opening gala of Wordstock-Off The Page. This inaugral event is a celebration of Words through the art of Poetry, Song, Writings, Visual Art and more! Visit www.wordstock.ca for more information! And congratulations to all the volunteers and performers! And in the words of performer Chris Hadfield remember to visit your local Canadian Tire (the song was out of this world)!

Carrier on Politically Speaking

Rogers Television Politically Speaking's new host Jacque Brunet's first interview is Mayor Chris Carrier. Topics included Mayor Carrier's recent announcement to seek the Federal Conservative Nomination for Simcoe Grey. The new Collingwood Campsus for Georgian College was also discussed. Local callers complimented Carrier on his cooperative regional style and governance.