Province to Pay for Dock Repair Costs for Chi-Cheemaun

Posted by Ginny Henry | May 06, 2013 | BruceGreySimcoe.RTO7, Chi-Cheemaun, docking, Ministry of Northern Development and Mines, repairs, South Baymouth, Tobermory, tourism, Transport Canada

The Ministry of Northern Development and Mines will foot the bill to the keep the M.S. Chi-Cheemaun afloat this summer.

Diversity Training Workshop on May 14th

Posted by Ginny Henry | May 06, 2013 | Bruce County, BruceGreySimcoe, businesses, diversity training, marketing, multicultural, RTO7, Tobermory, tourism operators, workshop

Bruce County Tourism hosting a Diversity Training Workshop for business and tourism operators in Bruce County on May 14, 2013.

Welcome Cyclists Network Expanding to Simcoe County

Posted by Ginny Henry | May 06, 2013 | BruceGreySimcoe, cyclists, Hardwood Ski & Bike, marketing, RTO7, Simcoe County, tourism, Welcome Cyclists Network, workshop

A Welcome Cyclists Network workshop is being held on May 7th at Hardwood Ski & Bike.

Tourism Workforce Strategy & Labour Market Plan Now Complete

Posted by Ginny Henry | May 03, 2013 | BruceGreySimcoe, consultant, final report, Labour Market Plan, RTO7, Tourism Workforce Strategy, Zizys Consulting

The consultant's Tourism Workforce Strategy & Labour Market Plan is now complete and is available to read and download.

$1 Million Funding Announced for BruceGreySimcoe Tourism Projects

Posted by Ginny Henry | May 03, 2013 | BruceGreySimcoe, Culture and Sport, funding, Ministry of Tourism, partnership funding, provincial, region, RTO7, tourism, tourism projects

Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7) announced the intention to work with Bruce, Grey, and Simcoe municipalities, tourism organizations and operators through its new partnership funding program that will see $1 million in jointly funded initiatives at work to develop tourism across the region.

$45 Million Ontario Music Fund to be Created

Posted by Ginny Henry | May 02, 2013 | $45 million, BruceGreySimcoe, Charles Sousa, Culture and Sport, Finance Minister, Michael Chan, Minister of Tourism, music industry, Ontario, Ontario Music Fund, RTO7, Toronto Star, tourism

Liberal Finance Minister Charles Sousa and Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Michael Chan announced plans to create a $45-million Ontario Music Fund.

A New Service Centre in Port Severn to Open This Month

Posted by Ginny Henry | May 02, 2013 | BruceGreySimcoe, development, Georgian Bay Township, Hwy 400, Port Severn, RTO7, service centre, Simcoe, tourism

The service centre, at Exit 156 on Highway 400, will feature a gas bar, convenience store and five fast-food restaurants.

Port of Orillia Open for Second Extended Season

Posted by Ginny Henry | May 02, 2013 | boating, BruceGreySimcoe, docks, extended, harbour, Orillia Chamber of Commerce, Orillia Packet, Port of Orillia, RTO7, season

As of May 10, 2013, the Port of Orillia will be open to boaters.