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Simcoe County council provides age-friendly update, reviews recycling collection

February 14, 2026   ·   0 Comments

By Brian Lockhart

The County of Simcoe has released highlights from recent council meetings during January.

County council reviewed several reports, discussed items, and presented to motions. 

Age-friendly initiative update

The county’s age-friendly initiatives continued to advance with the Age-Friendly Housing Grant approving 93 applications supporting 112 accessibility-focused projects.

The Municipal Grant Program approved three submissions totalling $23,390.

The Business and Individual Recognition Program honoured 13 businesses and seven community champions.

Ongoing collaboration with municipal and community partners continues to strengthen these initiatives, and preparations are underway for the 2026 program cycles.

Review recycling collection for small businesses and organizations

County council supported a motion calling on the province to expand recycling collection to include small businesses and community organizations in the County.

Council directed the county’s Solid Waste Management staff to report back on whether the county could independently provide recycling collection to these users, acknowledging that doing so would require the county to cover potentially high costs for transfer, haulage, and processing.

2026 Borrowing by-law

County council authorized the Borrowing By-law that permits the County to temporarily borrow on its line of credit throughout the year as needed to meet current payment obligations until taxes and other revenues are received.

As allowed under the Municipal Act, this By-law enables the County to secure short-term borrowing for operating cash flow and is also required for any additional debt necessary to support infrastructure projects.

Paramedic Services honour guard update

During 2025, the Honour Guard participated in 21 events ranging from local celebrations and memorial ceremonies to national and international responses honouring fallen emergency service personnel.

Supported through volunteer fundraising and a modest annual County contribution, the Honour Guard continues to strengthen its organizational structure while serving as an important ambassador for Paramedic Services, the County, and the broader emergency services community. 

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