Culture Development Fund Application Period Soon to Open

Posted by Ginny Henry | July 24, 2013 | applications, BruceGreySimcoe, Culture and Sport, Culture Development Funds, funding, Grants Ontario, Ministry of Tourism, partnerships, project proposals, RTO7, stronger culture sector

The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport is pleased to announce that the application period will soon open for the Culture Development Fund -- a new $3 million grant program to strengthen cultural organizations and their leadership.

Ontario Government Support Species at Risk Projects

Posted by Ginny Henry | July 23, 2013 | Aboriginal, BruceGreySimcoe, conservation, fund, Ministry of Natural Resources, Ontario, protect, RTO7, species at risk

Ontario is supporting individual and community projects that protect and recover species at risk and their habitats.

Canadian Chinese Viewing Market Targeted in Timmins' Tourism Documentary

Posted by Ginny Henry | July 19, 2013 | BruceGreySimcoe, Canadian Chinese, Fairchild Television, funding, Ontario, OTMPC, RTO7, Timmins, tourism

Fairchild Television's specialty TV crew was recently in Timmins to highlight some of their tourism offerings.

Orillia's "Downtown Tomorrow" Report Has Recommendations to Improve Visitor Experience

Posted by Ginny Henry | July 18, 2013 | BruceGreySimcoe, council, Downtown Tomorrow, information centre, Orillia, Orillia Packet, restaurant, RTO7, waterfront

Moving the information centre to Orillia's waterfront is just one of several recommendations to improve visitors' first impressions of the community.

Wasaga Makes its Beaches More Accessible

Posted by Ginny Henry | July 16, 2013 | accessible, BruceGreySimcoe, CBC, Metro Morning, mobility issues, Mobi-mat, RTO7, Simcoe County, strollers, Wasaga Beach

There's a new and easier way to reach the shore in Wasaga Beach with Mobi-mats.

Customer Numbers Down for the Chi-Cheemaun

Posted by Ginny Henry | July 16, 2013 | Bruce County, BruceGreySimcoe, Chi-Cheemaun, ferry, Manitoulin Island, Owen Sound Transportation Company, ridership down, RTO7, Tobermory

A delay in the sailing season for the Chi-Cheemaun could be the cause of a 7.5% drop in ridership so far this season.

Collingwood's Four-Season Lifestyle Leading to Consistent Development

Posted by Ginny Henry | July 16, 2013 | Blue Mountain, BruceGreySimcoe, Collingwood, development, four season destination, growth, real estate, RTO7

Collingwood continues to consistently grow and develop mainly due to its attractiveness as a four-season destination.

Ontario Government Working to Prevent Bee Mortalities

Posted by Ginny Henry | July 16, 2013 | Bee Health Working Group, BruceGreySimcoe, honey bees, Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Ontario, RTO7

Honey production contributes $25 million to the province's economy and the Ministry of Agriculture and Food is working to keep it that way.