Simcoe, Ontario
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Simcoe is a small town in Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada.
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[change] Buildings
It has a high school, several primary schools, two shopping malls, two free clinics, and a hospital.
The Internet is available in Simcoe in both dial-up and broadband forms. While there are 3 video stores in the city (BJ's Video 99, Blockbuster Video, and the one next to Ron's Hobby Shop), the local film fanatics prefer satellite television over cable television or rented DVDs. The satellite television is cheaper than the local cable in this town. Basic cable starts out at over $100/month while satellite can range in price from free-to-air (semi-legal) to expensive (but with more channels than basic cable).
[change] Future buildings
There is a Wal-Mart that is being built in this town, which should be ready by January 23, 2008. Pizza Pizza, Shoppers Drug Mart, a fish factory, and a Boston Pizza are currently open. A new bowling alley is being built and is expected to finish sometime soon. There will be a Home Depot and an addition to the Canadian Tire.
Recently the parent company for Toyota has almost finished the construction of its Toytetsu car parts factory.
[change] Festivals
During the summer, the town hosts the Friendship Festival, which is famous all over Ontario. In the fall, the Norfolk County Fair and Horse Show brings carnival rides and midway attractions for 6 days. Simcoe is also a central area for migrant labour, to harvest tobacco, fruits and vegetables.
[change] Religious festivals
Winter time brings the Panorama and a selection of religious and Christian dioramas for the town to see. Jesus Christ is a fixture to this Christian town and even the little chapel puts on a show for people to look at.
[change] Population
The population of the town is less than 20,000 people but is estimated to be over 30,000 people by the year 2027.
[change] Famous people
The town is famous for hockey player Rob Blake who plays hockey in the National Hockey League in America. Also it is the home of Red Kelly, who played in the NHL.
