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CTV News
13 hours ago
- General
- CTV News
Simcoe County students compete at national science fair
Student County District School Board students representing Team Simcoe at the Canada-Wide Science Fair in Fredericton, N.B. A half-dozen students from Simcoe County have been representing their schools on a national stage at this week's Canada-Wide Science Fair in New Brunswick. The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) confirmed that six projects were selected from local grade 7-to-12 students for the Fredericton, N.B. event, making up 'Team Simcoe.' Here are the SCDSB students representing Team Simcoe and their respective projects: Aaryav S. - Cookstown Central PS, AI Waste Sorter. Annabel W. - Georgian Bay District HS, Pollution in the Pond: The Heavy Metal Crisis. Anne B. - Cookstown Central PS, The Road to a Greener Future: Exploring the Thermal Conductivity of Graphene Nanoparticles in Asphalt. Fatima A. - Cundles Heights PS, CardioCall: An Oxygenated Response. Katriina A. and Madison R. - Elmvale District HS, How Does Colour Impact Our Sense Perception. Solomon K. - Bear Creek SS, Mitigating stress using combined vagal stimulation and traditional therapy The six were selected from the annual Simcoe County Regional Science and Technology Fair (SCRSTF) in April, where elementary and secondary students from across the county showcased their science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills. The SCDSB says this year's regional fair featured 198 projects, with 130 coming from the SCDSB's 23 schools. The five categories were animal and plant sciences, computer science and engineering, earth and environmental sciences, human and health sciences, and physical and mathematical sciences. The Canada-Wide Science Fair began this past Saturday and runs through this upcoming Saturday.
CTV News
4 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Name chosen for new Oro-Medonte public school set to open this fall
Horseshoe Heights PS is located at 739 Horseshoe Valley Road, next to Horseshoe Valley Memorial Park on Line 4 North in Oro-Medonte. A new elementary school in Oro-Medonte officially has a name: Horseshoe Heights Public School. The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) approved the name during a Board of Trustees meeting earlier this week. According to SCDSB, naming the new school involved extensive community consultation, with families, students and residents invited to suggest names to reflect the surrounding environment, the area's history, and the diversity of the future school community. 'One hundred unique name submissions were received,' the board noted. Horseshoe Heights is located at 739 Horseshoe Valley Road beside Horseshoe Valley Memorial Park, and is set to open in the fall.
CTV News
27-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
Fire breaks out at sports and recreation centre in Midland
Heavy smoke and flames can be seen coming from the North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre in Midland on May 27, 2025. (Town of Penetanguishene Fire Dept.) Heavy smoke and flames can be seen coming from the North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre in Midland on Tuesday. Just before 11 a.m., fire crews responded to a reported vehicle fire at the the sports rec centre located on Len Self Boulevard. Ontario Provincial Police, Simcoe County Paramedics, and Penetanguishene Fire arrived to brave the scene. North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre Heavy smoke and flames can be seen coming from the North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre in Midland on May 27, 2025. (Town of Penetanguishene Fire Dept.) Upon arrival, fire crews found a tar pod that had overflowed and ignited near the outside of the building. Contractors say they attempted to extinguish the fire using portable extinguishers, activated the facility's fire alarm system, and called police. Fire crews quickly brought the fire under control. Officials say smoke filled the facility prompting crews to conduct ventilation operations to clear the affected areas. The fire has been contained to the roofing equipment only. Fire Heavy smoke and flames can be seen coming from the North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre in Midland on May 27, 2025. (Town of Penetanguishene Fire Dept.) As a precaution, all visitors were taken to a different area of the building for the remainder of the day. No injuries were reported in the midst of this blaze. Officials say several pieces of equipment sustained damage after they came in contact with the hot tar. The fire has been deemed accidental. The estimated dollar loss is still being assessed, according to officials.
CTV News
27-05-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Students pedal toward healthy habits
Students across Simcoe County and Muskoka promote physical and mental wellness by encouraging cycling as part of the region's active travel initiative.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Ontario government starts planning for Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital
Canada's Ontario government has initiated the planning process for the construction of the Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital redevelopment. This development is part of the 2025 Ontario Budget: A Plan to Protect Ontario, aiming to provide more convenient healthcare services to families in Orillia, Simcoe County, and surrounding communities. Ontario Premier Doug Ford said: 'Our government's nearly C$60bn ($43.78bn) plan to build and upgrade more than 50 hospitals is delivering on our commitment to provide the people of Ontario with high-quality health care close to home.' The allocated fund will support the early planning for the project at a new location, enabling the facility to enhance its services and fulfil the community's needs into the future. The new hospital is expected to feature modern infrastructure to accommodate increased patient volumes and expanded access to core services, encompassing critical care and additional inpatient beds. It will also focus on improved infection prevention and control measures bolstering patient safety. The Ministry of Health is collaborating with Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital to determine the specifics of the project, such as bed numbers and the required square footage. With the completion of the planning phase, the next steps include completing the project's tendering and awarding the construction contract. A construction schedule will be established once these phases are completed. Simcoe North Member of Provincial Parliament Jill Dunlop said: 'Not only will this hospital get families in Orillia and surrounding areas access to high-quality health care close to home, it will also strengthen our region's medical education. 'The new hospital location will provide a dynamic environment where medical students can train, grow and thrive, right here in Central Ontario.' The Ontario government, via its Your Health: A Plan for Connected and Convenient Care initiative, seeks to expand and modernise the province's hospitals to provide easier access to healthcare for people of all ages. Earlier in the month, the government reinstated the More Convenient Care Act, continuing its strategy to improve the province's healthcare system. "Ontario government starts planning for Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital" was originally created and published by Hospital Management, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
