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The event held multiple mental health workshops which workers participated in for a chance to enter the raffle. The FCJ team got to hand out some raffle prizes to workers and also held an information table at the event, handing out resources regarding our programs. Thank you to everyone who came to speak with us at the event!

#MentalHealthWeek #Simcoe #MigrantWorkers #TemporaryForeignWorkers #Canada

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Members of the FCJ Refugee Centre's Anti-Human Trafficking team attended the 'Welcome Amigos: Spring BBQ' event in Simcoe, in honour of national mental health week. Agricultural temporary foreign workers in the Simcoe region came from farms nearby to attend the barbecue. The event was supported by community organisations such as TNO, the Huron Farmworkers Ministry, and the Canadian Mental Health Association.

#MentalHealthWeek #Simcoe #MigrantWorkers #TemporaryForeignWorkers #Canada

Donate to Kenley Rose Byvank, organized by Christine Van Leeuwen

Our hearts are broken as we share the sudden passing of sweet 9-year-old Kenley Rose, who tra… Christine Van Leeuwen needs your support for Kenley Rose Byvank

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#FightFord #DougFord #Ontario #onpoli #Simcoe #Haldimand-Norfolk

April 25th - Simcoe, Ontario

Outbreak: Human #Metapneumovirus

Facility: Norfolk Hospital Nursing Home
Facility Type: LTC Home
Unit/Floor/Area: Upper Unit
Location: #Simcoe #Ontario
Facility Tracking Hash: #GEPH0016

Date: 2026-04-17
Reported Infections to Date: 11

Public Health Unit: Grand Erie Public Health
PHU Tracking Hash: #OnObGEPH

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#HMPV

Outbreak: #Coronavirus (non COVID-19)

Facility: Norview Lodge
Facility Type: LTC Home
Unit/Floor/Area: Chestnut Hill
Location: #Simcoe #Ontario
Facility Tracking Hash: #GEPH0022

Date: 2026-04-10
Reported Infections to Date: 4

Public Health Unit: Grand Erie Public Health
PHU Tracking Hash: #OnObGEPH

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SIU investigating after woman, 77, seriously hurt in crash with OPP officer in Simcoe
Ontario's police watchdog is investigating a collision in Simcoe, Ont., on Wednesday that left a 77-year-old woman in serious condition and an Ontario Provincial Police officer injured.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/siu-investigating-after-woman-77-seriously-hurt-in-crash-with-opp-officer-in-simcoe-9.7165637?cmp=rss

Outbreak: "Respiratory Outbreak" (Unspecified Pathogen)

Facility: Cedarwood Village
Facility Type: LTC Home
Unit/Floor/Area: 2nd Floor
Location: #Simcoe #Ontario
Facility Tracking Hash: #GEPH0007

Date: 2026-04-09
Currently Reported Infections: 2

Public Health Unit: Grand Erie Public Health
PHU Tracking Hash: #OnObGEPH

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Ontario announces plan to slash Niagara Region, Simcoe County councils and add 'strong chair' powers
Under its new Better Regional Governance Act, 2026, the province will also have the power to appoint regional chairs in Durham, Halton, Muskoka, Peel, Waterloo and York as well as the warden of Simcoe County, it announced Thursday
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/ontario-governance-structure-announcement-9.7151746?cmp=rss