Simcoe Strong

05/28/2026

My thoughts on the Tim Hortons encampment.

As always, endless thanks to Michelle Ruby and the Reformer staff for seeking our input on issues relating to our downtown!

One step at a time, folks

05/23/2026

Just a reminder that our meeting today is at 1pm @ Riversyde 83!

05/22/2026

Still time to stop this folks!

𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲: Notice of application to repeal Heritage designation By-Law 81-26 45 for Peel Street, Simcoe

𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 that an application has been received under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act to repeal By-law 81-26, which designates the property municipally known as 45 Peel Street, Simcoe.

The property is located at the corner of Peel Street and Kent Street South in downtown Simcoe. The building was designated in 1981 for its significance in illustrating early 20th-century institutional architecture. Originally constructed as the Post Office and Customs Offices, the building opened to the public in January 1910 and has since been adapted for other uses while maintaining its exterior architectural character.

The application seeks to repeal the designation By-law, thereby removing the property’s heritage status.

𝗔𝗻𝘆 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝟯𝟬 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿 (𝗯𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲).

𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
For additional information, please contact Norfolk County Planner, Andrew Wallace at [email protected]

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
Comments or objections can be submitted to the Norfolk County Clerk’s Office at [email protected]

𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲
Please take note that a printed version of this public notice will be posted in the Thursday, June 4 Norfolk and Tillsonburg News.

05/15/2026

Next meeting: May 23rd, Saturday 1pm - Please share!

Big thanks to Eric at for generously opening the space to host us.

On the agenda: We’ll be revealing our full meeting schedule for the rest of the year - no more guessing when we’re gathering.

We’ll be talking about some key meetings we’ve been having behind the scenes. Things are moving, conversations are happening, and we want you in the loop.

And finally drilling down our outreach committee. I haven’t forgotten about you folks who expressed interest - we will formalize it.

And we need your input: We’re looking at hosting all willing candidates for the Simcoe council seats and anyone running for mayor. We’re going to give them a chance to speak to our mandate, hear how working together might look if they’re elected.

But we need thoughts on format. Town hall style? Separate event? Fold it into these meetings? Tell us what you think makes sense.

Lots of good signs. We’re growing in many directions at once. Would love to see some new faces - please share this widely.

Stay tuned for a more detailed agenda next week.

Saturday, May 23rd
1PM
Riversyde 83

Hope everyone has a great long weekend!

05/08/2026

CLEANUP IS TOMORROW!

Tomorrow morning we’re showing our downtown some love!

SATURDAY, MAY 9TH

⏰ 9 AM - 11 AM
📍 26 Peel Street

Bring your work gloves, bring your energy, bring your community spirit.

Let’s make downtown shine together!

See you at 9!

05/06/2026

05/05/2026

Happy to support this!

Roll up your sleeves folks and help make

DOWNTOWN SPRING CLEANING - THIS SATURDAY!

It's time to show up and show some love for our downtown!

Join us Saturday, May 9th for a community cleanup. We're rolling up our sleeves, grabbing some garbage bags, and making our downtown shine.

WHEN: Saturday, May 9th, 9am -11am
WHERE: Meet at 26 Peel Street
WHY: Because our downtown deserves it!

Bring your energy, your work gloves, and your community spirit. Many hands make light work - and together we can make a real difference.

Let's show downtown Simcoe some love!

See you Saturday!

05/02/2026

Showed up for the trails today.

Rolling Cannabis called it, we answered.

Good crew, good work, trails in better shape than we found them.

Not much else to say - sometimes you just put in the hours and let the results speak.

Bags filled, paths cleared, done.

Appreciate everyone who made time for it.

04/30/2026

Our friends at Rolling Cannabis are organizing a cleanup this Saturday

They're hitting the trails and we want to make sure our community shows up to support them.

Rolling Cannabis has been consistent partners in keeping our town clean. This is their annual cleanup and we have a duty to support that..

If you're available Saturday, join them. I'll be there

Details below:

Saturday May 2nd , 12PM
Meet at 6 Victoria Street.

See you Saturday if you can make it.