Headline News

New Tecumseth Times celebrates 50 years of publishing

By Brian Lockhart It has been through several name changes over the years, however, the New Tecumseth Times is now celebrating 50 years of bringing community news to Alliston, Beeton and Tottenham. The first edition of the local paper was ...

Search warrant in Alliston results in drug charges

By Brian Lockhart The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police has made an arrest in New Tecumseth in relation to a drug trafficking investigation. ...

Town hosts public meeting on planning for future growth

By Brian Lockhart With the population of New Tecumseth predicted to double over the next 30 years, the Town is already looking ahead to determine ...

County celebrates transit workers across the region

By Brian Lockhart The County of Simcoe is celebrating Transit Worker Appreciation Day by recognizing the important contributions of transit staff and the role they ...

CONTACT Community Services hosting Seniors Connecting Fair

By Brian Lockhart Being there for seniors isn’t just something that CONTACT Community Services says they believe in, they are taking action to support seniors. ...

Town of New Tecumseth partners with County of Simcoe for homelessness prevention

By Brian Lockhart The County of Simcoe and the Town of New Tecumseth are collaborating to prevent homelessness while supporting residents across the region. The ...

South Simcoe Arts Council celebrates new exhibit and Trillium Grant

By Brian Lockhart The South Simcoe Arts Council held a reception on Friday, March 8, to recognize a two-year Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant as well ...

County museum hosts new exhibit on myths and legends

By Brian Lockhart The Simcoe County Museum is presenting a new exhibit titled, “Tales of Fantasy: Our Myths and Legends.” The exhibit is currently on ...

FIRST-CLASS Community Fridge will open in mid-March

By Brian Lockhart The Community Living Association for South Simcoe (CLASS) community fridge will open by mid-March. Inspired by other community food pantries, CLASS staff ...

Occupancy imminent at New Tecumseth’s new admin centre

By Brian Lockhart New Tecumseth Town Council has received the latest report on the progress of the new town administration centre. As of Feb. 26, ...

Nottawasaga OPP investigate shooting in Alliston

By Brian Lockhart The Nottawasaga OPP is currently investigating a shooting incident that occurred in Alliston on Thursday, Feb. 22. Officers responded to a report ...

Health and Wellness

General News

One case of measles detected in the Simcoe County

By Brian Lockhart The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has received confirmation that a resident of the Simcoe Muskoka region has tested positive for measles. ...

Hillcrest Dog Park still presents problems for nearby residents

By Brian Lockhart Residents who live close to the Hillcrest dog park at Cowen Ave. and Park Street in Alliston, have again approached Town Council ...

Early spring means bears are out early

By Brian Lockhart With a warmer spring this year, the bear population will become active earlier in the year and start foraging for food. The ...

Spring Tonic Festival celebrates maple syrup

By Brian Lockhart In a tradition spanning more than three decades, the Tiffin Conservation Area will once again host the Spring Tonic Maple Syrup Festival. ...

SMHF receives $50,000 matching donation for a centralized fetal monitoring system

By Brian Lockhart The Stevenson Memorial Hospital has received a matching gift pledge of $50,000 to go towards the Centralized Fetal Monitoring System fundraising initiative, ...

SMH issues update on redevelopment progress

By Brian Lockhart Stevenson Memorial Hospital has issued an update on its redevelopment project. The hospital is continuing to prepare its property for expansion, making ...

Tottenham resident wins big with group in LOTTO MAX

By Brian Lockhart A Tottenham resident will share in a big prize after her work group’s lottery ticket won $190,350 in the Feb. 2 LOTTO ...

Women’s Acappella group celebrates 65th anniversary

By Brian Lockhart Harmony Inc. Has provided an opportunity for women to find their voice in an art form that has become a worldwide phenomenon ...

Agritourism Kit provides information for expanding a farm business

By Brian Lockhart The County of Simcoe has created an Agritourism kit to assist local farmers who are considering expanding their operation to include opening ...

When should you sharpen your skates?

By Brian Lockhart If you’re a hockey player, having properly sharpened skates can make a huge difference on the ice. Properly sharpened skates will affect ...

Sports

PJHL enters semi-final round of playoffs

By Brian Lockhart Junior C teams across the province have now moved into the semi-final round of playoffs after successfully completing the quarter-finals. The quarter-finals ...

NDBL honours 2023 season award winners

By Brian Lockhart Players, coaches, and fans attended the North Dufferin Baseball League 2023 regular season awards event, held at the Royal Canadian Legion in ...

Hornets leading 2-1 over Schomberg in semi-final playoff series

By Brian Lockhart The Alliston Hornets now lead 2-1 in their North Carruthers semi-final playoff series against the Schomberg Cougars after winning game three on ...

Hornets sweep Innisfil in quarter-final series

By Brian Lockhart The Alliston Hornets will advance to the semi-final round of the North Carruthers Division playoffs after a four-game sweep over the Innisfil ...

Hornets beat 61 other teams in regular season for first place in division

By Brian Lockhart The Alliston Hornets finished the regular season schedule on Friday, Feb. 23, with a 3-2 OT win on home ice over the ...

Tottenham Railers face St. George in first round of playoffs

By Brian Lockhart The Greater Metro Hockey League is moving into the playoffs with the Division quarter-finals getting underway on Feb. 20. All 15 teams ...

Alliston Hornets hammer Midland Flyers in weekend game

By Brian Lockhart The Alliston Hornets remain two points ahead of the Stayner Siskins in the North Carruthers Division of the Provincial Junior Hockey League ...

Alliston Hornets sting competition with 11-game win streak

By Brian Lockhart The Alliston Hornets are on an 11-game winning streak after leaving the ice with a 2-1 victory over the Orillia Terriers on ...

PJHL confirms North Carruthers Division team line-up to change

By Brian Lockhart The North Carruthers Division of the Provincial Junior Hockey League will see some big changes when teams return for the start of ...

North Carruthers Division welcomes Muskoka to PJHL, possibly moving other teams

By Brian Lockhart The North Carruthers Division of the Provincial Junior Hockey League will see a new team in the 2024 /25 season line-up. The ...

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