Delivering Results

for Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte

Barrie

* Improvements to Hwy 400, including replacing the Anne St. bridge and creating new sound barriers along the corridor

* $13.6m investment in a new Allandale Bus Station, 30 new conventional buses and 21 specialized buses, pus on-street improvements

* $29.9m investment to build a new YMCA community hub

* Advocated for and obtained supports to expand Southmedic‘s buildings and jobs

* Nearly $170,000 in funding to revitalize the Barrie Native Friendship Centre to improve the quality and safety of the space

* Nearly $600,000 in ICIP Covid-19 Resiliance Infrastructure funding to support 3 local municipal projects including the Sunnidale stormwater pond

Springwater

* Secured 68 new and 60 upgraded long term care spaces to create a a 128-bed home at Sara Vista LTC in Elmvale

* Urgent repairs to the Hillsdale sidewalk after necessary advocacy

* Delivered $200,000 in Ontario Trillium Foundation funding to create an accessible and inclusive playground and walking path at Homes Barrett Park

* 11,000 homes in Simcoe County connected to reliable broadband through SWIFT funding – and more to come

* Advocated for Hasty Tract transfer to the Township to help them build a new multi-purpose community hub and new fire station

Oro-Medonte

* Advocated for a new Shanty Bay Public School – and got it funded

* Advocated and assisted the creation of the Oro Station Automotive Innovation Park – a North American leading concept and one of only three international FIA Environmentally accredited facilities

* Delivered supports and obtained a Ministerial Zoninig Order to allow Napoleon to expand in our area

* Provided $1.5m in funding to expand the runway – and create jobs at the Lake Simcoe Regional Airport

* Secured a Ministerial Zoning Order for Burl’s Creek Event Grounds to allow the Rolling Stones concert to happen

* Helped attract and support Volatus Aerospace to create 22 new jobs and a 32,000 sq foot facility

Doug Downey and Premier Ford will stand up for families in Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte

Doug Downey Acclaimed as Ontario PC Party Candidate for Barrie—Springwater—Oro-Medonte

October 25, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BARRIE—SPRINGWATER—ORO-MEDONTE – Today, the Ontario PC Party announced that Doug Downey has been acclaimed as the party’s candidate for Barrie—Springwater—Oro-Medonte in the next provincial general election. Since his election as MPP for Barrie—Springwater—Oro-Medonte, Doug has been a dedicated advocate for his community, delivering key results in healthcare, job training, […]

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Bonnie Crombie and the Ontario Liberals Will Cost You

December 2, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TORONTO – On the occasion of the Ontario Liberals’ leadership announcement, the Ontario PCs released the following statement: “Let’s meet the Ontario Liberals’ latest leader, Bonnie Crombie. She doesn’t get the concerns of everyday people. She drives fancy cars and vacations at her home in the Hamptons. She’s been […]

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