$1 Million Funding Announced for BruceGreySimcoe Tourism Projects Posted by Ginny Henry | May 03, 2013 | BruceGreySimcoe, Culture and Sport, funding, Ministry of Tourism, partnership funding, provincial, region, RTO7, tourism, tourism projects Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7) announced the intention to work with Bruce, Grey, and Simcoe municipalities, tourism organizations and operators through its new partnership funding program that will see $1 million in jointly funded initiatives at work to develop tourism across the region. READ MORE
$45 Million Ontario Music Fund to be Created Posted by Ginny Henry | May 02, 2013 | $45 million, BruceGreySimcoe, Charles Sousa, Culture and Sport, Finance Minister, Michael Chan, Minister of Tourism, music industry, Ontario, Ontario Music Fund, RTO7, Toronto Star, tourism Liberal Finance Minister Charles Sousa and Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Michael Chan announced plans to create a $45-million Ontario Music Fund. READ MORE
A New Service Centre in Port Severn to Open This Month Posted by Ginny Henry | May 02, 2013 | BruceGreySimcoe, development, Georgian Bay Township, Hwy 400, Port Severn, RTO7, service centre, Simcoe, tourism The service centre, at Exit 156 on Highway 400, will feature a gas bar, convenience store and five fast-food restaurants. READ MORE
Port of Orillia Open for Second Extended Season Posted by Ginny Henry | May 02, 2013 | boating, BruceGreySimcoe, docks, extended, harbour, Orillia Chamber of Commerce, Orillia Packet, Port of Orillia, RTO7, season As of May 10, 2013, the Port of Orillia will be open to boaters. READ MORE
Forum in Tobermory - Challenges of a Changing Lake Posted by Ginny Henry | May 02, 2013 | Bruce Peninsula, BruceGreySimcoe, Challenges of a Changing Lake, history, Lake Huron water levels, May 3-5, national, natural, parks, RTO7, Sources of Knowledge Forum, Tobermory The 2013 Sources of Knowledge Forum, focusing on the changing water levels and shoreline conservation, takes place in Tobermory, May 3 - 5. READ MORE
Request for Expression of Interest Now Posted Posted by Ginny Henry | May 01, 2013 | BruceGreySimcoe, Expressions of Interest, Huronia, Huronia Area Tourism Steering Committee, RFPs, RTO7, strategy, tourism The Huronia Area Tourism Steering Committee is seeking Expressions of Interest. READ MORE
2013 Shaping Up to Be Good for Local Growers Posted by Ginny Henry | May 01, 2013 | 2013, agriculture, apples, BruceGreySimcoe, crops, farmers, local growers, Ontario, Owen Sound Sun Times, RTO7, spring crops, winter wheat With more traditional spring weather this year, things are looking up for growers in our area. READ MORE
Pine River Cheese Continues to Evolve After 125 Years in Business Posted by Ginny Henry | May 01, 2013 | BruceGreySimcoe, cheese, co-op, farmer owned, Highway 21, Kincardine, local food, local produce, Lucknow Sentinel, Pine River Cheese, RTO7 The Pine River Cheese and Butter Co-op near Kincardine undergoes more changes with the recent departure of their general manager. READ MORE