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ParticipACTION’s inaugural Community Better Challenge starts today, giving Springwater just over two weeks to prove it is the most active municipality in Canada.

From May 31 to June 16, the Community Better Challenge invites communities across the country to get active and compete for the chance to win $150,000 for the development or improvement of local physical activity initiatives. Regional community winners will also be recognized and receive $20,000 each. During this time, all physical activity...

Regional Government Review

Earlier this year, the Province of Ontario began its review of local and regional governments, including Simcoe County and its lower-tier municipalities. Simcoe County Council formed a task force of council members throughout the region to review questions and issues related to regionalization. From this task force, a letter on behalf of Simcoe County was sent to the provincial government to express Simcoe’s views and highlight potential efficiencies without loss of service...

Get the latest community news and municipal information with this week's edition of the Springwater Link! This edition features:

• Upcoming meetings and bid opportunities 
• Phelpston Annual General Meeting and Elections
• Springwater-Elmvale Farmers' Market
• Springwater Fire & Emergency Services recruitment and open house
• Communications Survey

Read the May 30 Edition

The County of Simcoe is pleased to introduce its new Age-Friendly Businesses and Organization Guide and Award Program to encourage regional businesses to implement age-friendly strategies and recognize those showing leadership in creating welcoming environments for older adults.

The Age-Friendly Business Guide and Award program is meant to increase awareness of the County's aging population and to help businesses or organizations evaluate their business environment and service delivery. The program...

The 13th annual Springwater Swing is two weeks away! Join us on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at Orr Lake Golf Club for a guaranteed good time and great company! The $150 registration fee per golfer includes a round of golf with cart, lunch and a delicious dinner. Registration starts at 12:00 p.m. with a shotgun start at 1:00 p.m. 

About the cause

Funds raised through the annual tournament support physician recruitment, local initiatives and our community assistance and international grant...