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Home Builders’ Association Supports Ontario’s Decision to Resume all Construction in Ontario.

Barrie – May 14, 2020 — The Simcoe County Home Builders’ Association (SCHBA) and the Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) applaud the Government of Ontario’s decision permit all construction activities under the COVID-19 Emergency Orders. The reactivation of construction activities will allow the industry to meet the housing, commercial building and renovation needs of Simcoe […]

Home Builders’ Association Supports Ontario’s Decision to Re-Activate Below-Grade Construction of Condominium and Apartment Buildings

Barrie, May 6, 2020 —The Simcoe County Home Builders’ Association and the Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) welcome the Government of Ontario’s decision today to allow the resumption of below-grade construction under the COVID-19 Emergency Orders. Each step that is taken toward returning to normal construction activity allows the industry to meet the housing needs […]

COUNTY OF SIMCOE, LOCAL AREA MUNICIPALITIES & CITY OF BARRIE UPDATES

County of Simcoe Planning Office staff are working from home and are available by email and phone calls. Calls to the proper phone extension are automatically forwarded to the e-mail City of Barrie The City has implemented a reduced work week. This will result in a reduction to the City’s normal service levels and an […]