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Simcoe County council receives update on Simcoe Village Campus, approves homeless funding allocations

March 19, 2026   ·   0 Comments

By Brian Lockhart

Simcoe County council has released highlights from its February 2026 council meeting.

Simcoe Village Campus project update

Council has approved several enhancements to the Simcoe Village Campus redevelopment project in Beeton.

These updates include relocating the Memory Care Unit to the Co-Housing building, which will increase house capacity by an additional five retirement suites.

Council has also approved the addition of a covered parking structure.

Construction continues across all major components of the campus.

With these enhancements now incorporated, the project continues to evolve into a modern, purpose-built community designed to support seniors with dignity, independence, and high-quality.

Homelessness Services funding allocations for 2026/27

Council approved the 2026-2027 Homelessness Services funding allocations totalling $27 million, along with the renewal of service provider agreements effective April 1, 2026. The approved allocations, largely consistent with the previous year, will continue to support core homelessness services, including emergency shelters, outreach, housing supports, rent supplements, and transitional and supportive housing programs.

In 2026, the County will review all funding for service providers and refresh agreements for multi-year services.

Simcoe County Museum activities review

Council received the Museum’s 2025 Annual Activities Review, which highlights ongoing capital work, including completion of major HVAC upgrades and progress on the Matthew Innovation and Transportation Gallery.

It is noted that, despite temporary closures for renovations, visitor attendance at the Museum in 2025 remained close to the previous year.

County council kicks off 2026 #ITSTARTS campaign

The County of Simcoe has launched the 2026 #ITSTARTS campaign with Warden Basil Clarke proclaiming March as #ITSTARTS month.

Over the past decade, #ITSTARTS has become a leading local movement promoting inclusion and supporting Simcoe County’s diverse communities, including more than 82,000 immigrant residents.

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