Midland proclaims Ontario Public Library Week, Oct. 18–24
Mayor Bill Gordon has declared Oct. 18–24, 2026 as Ontario Public Library Week in Midland, calling on residents to celebrate the Midland Public Library's role in the community.
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Georgian College lands $500,000 grant to train Simcoe County students for EV careers
Georgian College and its school board partners will use a $500,000 provincial grant to bring virtual reality EV training to more than 1,000 students across Simcoe and Bruce-Grey.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 3 min read
Lakehead adds second downtown Barrie site to STEM Hub ahead of fall 2026 opening
Lakehead University is expanding its Barrie STEM Hub to a second downtown location at 5 Ross St., the current home of Georgian College's design and digital arts campus. The hub is scheduled to open in fall 2026.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 2 min read
Province gives Georgian College $1 million to expand Barrie simulation and prototyping centre
Georgian College is getting $1 million from the Ontario Research Fund to expand its Centre of Industrial Simulation and Prototyping, part of a $47-million provincial announcement made in Barrie on Wednesday.
By Simcoe Voice Staff · 3 min read