Midhurst/November 24, 2022 – County of Simcoe Paramedic Services kicked off the 20th annual Toy Drive on November 18, 2022, benefitting local children and families during the holiday season. Virtual donations, along with new, unwrapped toys and food will be accepted at various locations across Simcoe County until December 16, 2022. Visit simcoe.ca/toydrive to learn more.
This weekend, Paramedics will be collecting donations at the following locations:
November 26
- Midland Civitan Club Santa Claus Parade ~ 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Wasaga Beach Santa Claus Parade & Tree Lighting ~ 3 to 7 p.m.
- Elmvale Food and Toy Collection ~ 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
November 27
- Waubaushene Santa Claus Parade ~ 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Innisfil Santa Claus Parade ~ 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
A reminder that Paramedics are encouraging residents to consider donating virtually by visiting https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/simcoe-county-paramedic-association/.
Donations can also be made at the County of Simcoe Administration Centre, 1110 Highway 26 in Midhurst, and at all County of Simcoe Paramedic Services stations, where outdoor drop boxes are now available (please do not leave monetary donations in drop boxes – only non-perishable food items and new, unwrapped toys).
COUNTY OF SIMCOE PARAMEDIC STATIONS:
- Alliston – 6933 Industrial Parkway
- Angus – 1 Tree Top Street
- Barrie Simcoe Emergency Services Campus – 110 Fairview Drive
- Barrie North – 667 Bayfield Street
- Barrie Tiffin – 113 Tiffin Street
- Beeton – 51 Main Street East
- Bradford – 170 Artesian Industrial Parkway, Units 6 & 7
- Coldwater – 1 Firehall Lane
- Collingwood – 169 St. Paul Street
- Craighurst – 2298 Horseshoe Valley Road, Oro-Medonte
- Elmvale – 17 Allenwood Road
- Midland – 395 Cranston Crescent
- Orillia – 68 West Street
- Penetanguishene – 10 Robert Street West
- Stayner – 6993 Highway 26
- Stroud – 2394 Victoria Street West
- Wasaga Beach – 23 Oxbow Park Road
- Washago – 401 Anchor Drive, Severn
County of Simcoe is composed of sixteen member municipalities and provides crucial public services to County residents in addition to providing paramedic and social services to the separated cities of Barrie and Orillia. Visit our website at simcoe.ca.
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CONTACTS:
Jen Straw
Public Relations Consultant
County of Simcoe, Service Simcoe Department
705-790-5979 (mobile)
Jennifer.Straw@simcoe.ca
Collin Matanowitsch
Manager, Public Relations
County of Simcoe, Service Simcoe Department
705-734-8386 (mobile)
Collin.Matanowitsch@simcoe.ca