Created in 1999, the constituency of York-Simcoe is situated on the south shore of Lake Simcoe. It covers part of the Regional Municipality of York and encompasses the towns of Georgina, Bradford West Gwillimbury, East Gwillimbury and part of the Township of King. The riding also includes part of the County of Simcoe and the Indigenous community of the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nations Indian Reserve.
TORONTO – New, slight increase in infected patients in Ontario hospitals: 1,734 people today, compared to 1,730 in the previous 24 hours. 211 are in intensive care, eight fewer than on Wednesday but eight more than a week ago: 92 are breathing with the help of a ventilator. →
The electoral district of Barrie-Innisfil could be considered a gateway between Southern and Northern Ontario. It is situated along the south-west shore of Lake Simcoe, one of the largest inland lakes in Ontario, outside of the Great Lakes system.
The political landscape in Niagara Centre may be poised for a change in leadership. Formerly known as Welland, Niagara Centre has a lengthy history dating back to 1867 with changing boundaries, different names and has been represented by all three major political parties.
Created in 2015, the provincial electoral district of Flamborough-Glanbrook is situated along the southern outskirts of Hamilton. The riding encompasses the rural portion of the City of Hamilton, including part of the Niagara Escarpment. It covers an area of 125 square km, slightly smaller than that of Turin, Italy, but with a population density about one seventh that of the Italian regional municipality.
