Headline News

New Tecumseth examines improvements to major intersection

By Brian Lockhart The Town of New Tecumseth has initiated a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment to assess the need for improvements to the Victoria Street West, Young Street, Albert Street, and King Street intersections within the Alliston Connecting Link. The ...

Matthews House Hospice honours local residents with MC Legacy Award

By Brian Lockhart As an organization that operates largely on donations, Matthews House Hospice in Alliston is appreciative of the efforts of local residents and ...

Easy and convenient voting in New Tecumseth’s 2026 municipal election

By Brian Lockhart There is a municipal election coming up on Oct. 26, and you should exercise your right to vote to determine who will ...

NVCA honours Lynn Dollin for 20 years of service on local committee

By Brian Lockhart The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority has honoured Lynn Dollin by naming the boardroom in the John Hix Administrative Centre the Lynn Dollin ...

Stephanie MacLellan defeats Richard Norcross to become New Tecumseth’s first female mayor

By Brian Lockhart Stephanie MacLellan is New Tecumseth’s new mayor. MacLellan, who has held the position of deputy mayor for the past four years and ...

Nottawasaga Foundation completes $1 million pledge to Stevenson Memorial Hospital Foundation

By Brian Lockhart The Nottawasaga Foundation has reached a significant milestone in its longstanding support of Stevenson Memorial Hospital Foundation by completing its $1 million ...

Tottenham Bluegrass Festival cancelled for 2027

By Brian Lockhart The Tottenham Bluegrass Festival has been cancelled for 2027. The Festival Board of Directors issued a statement on Monday, Oct. 26, announcing ...

South Simcoe Theatre opens the season with a new twist on an old story

By Brian Lockhart The South Simcoe Theatre in Cookstown is getting ready for a new season and will open with a show that is a ...

My Sister’s Place receives over $45,000 grant for technology upgrades 

By Brian Lockhart My Sister’s Place in Alliston has benefited from a $45,400 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, which it plans to use to ...

From basement classes to multiple locations, the Studio keeps inclusivity at its core

By Sam Odrowski When Jamie Wey started teaching Pilates out of her basement in Alliston nearly four years ago, she never imagined it would grow ...

Ward 7 candidate Stefano Mercuri says growth must pay for infrastructure

With the upcoming municipal election on Oct. 26, we invited each councillor candidate to respond to the same three questions about their reason for running, ...

Health and Wellness

General News

South Simcoe Police investigate two-vehicle collision resulting in serious injuries

The South Simcoe Police Service is investigating a two-vehicle collision that occurred in Innisfil on the evening of Oct. 24. South Simcoe Police officers responded ...

Motorcycle driver dead after collision with van on Highway 89

The South Simcoe Police Service Traffic and Marine Unit is investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred on Highway 89 in Innisfil. On Oct. ...

Health Unit offers free at-home testing for sexually transmitted infections

By Brian Lockhart The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has partnered with GetaKit to offer free, discreet sexually transmitted and blood-borne infection testing at your ...

Flu and COVID-19 vaccines now available

By Brian Lockhart Influenza and COVID-19 vaccines are now available in Simcoe County through participating pharmacies and healthcare providers. The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit ...

Buying Canadian: How to know which products are produced in Canada

By Brian Lockhart Many Canadians have responded to U.S. tariffs by choosing to purchase only Canadian-made products and food. Buying only Canadian-made products would be ...

Scott Anderson re-elected as mayor in Adjala-Tosorontio

By Brian Lockhart The results are in, and the voters of Adjala-Tosorontio have spoken.  Scott Anderson has been re-elected as mayor. Anderson won with 1,811 ...

Nottawasaga OPP’s Thanksgiving traffic campaign results in nearly 400 charges

By Brian Lockhart Slow down and drive safely – that’s the message Nottawasaga OPP shared during a Thanksgiving weekend traffic safety campaign targeting dangerous driving ...

Driver charged with careless driving after pedestrian struck in Bradford West Gwillimbury

South Simcoe Police responded to a report of a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle at the intersection of Holland Street West and West Park ...

Winter parking restrictions start in November

By Brian Lockhart With the winter season approaching, residents are reminded that winter parking restrictions will take effect on town streets. To keep roadways clear ...

Tec-We-Gwill donates packages to first responders

By Brian Lockhart The Tec-We-Gwill Women’s Institute have a history of helping where they can, and an initiative that was started several years ago was ...

Sports

Alliston Hornets remain in first place after winning at home, losing on the road

By Brian Lockhart It wasn’t the best showing for the Alliston Hornets over the weekend – they just couldn’t score. The Hornets won their home ...

Alliston Hornets maintain first place in the North Carruthers Division

By Brian Lockhart The Alliston Hornets are maintaining first place in the North Carruthers Division of the Provincial Hockey League after winning both their weekend ...

Alliston Hornets remain undefeated after a pair of weekend games

By Brian Lockhart The Alliston Hornets are now the only undefeated team in the Provincial Junior Hockey League after winning both of their games over ...

Alliston Hornets take early lead in PJHL division standings

By Brian Lockhart The Alliston Hornets are tied for first place with the Orillia Terriers after the opening few games of the North Carruthers Division ...

New Lowell Knights win North Dufferin Baseball’s senior division championship

By Brian Lockhart The New Lowell Knights are back-to-back North Dufferin Baseball League (NDBL) senior division champions after winning the final series in five games ...

Alliston Hornets win home opener against Penetang Kings 6-2

By Brian Lockhart The junior hockey season is underway in New Tecumseth, and local fans were treated to a win at the Alliston Hornets home ...

North Dufferin Baseball League senior championship series tied after two games

By Brian Lockhart The North Dufferin Baseball League senior championship series is tied after the opening games over the weekend. In this year’s championship, the ...

Alliston Hornets season starts on Friday

By Brian Lockhart It’s hockey season, and the Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL) schedule gets underway this week, with the first games being played on ...

Senior North Dufferin Baseball League championship starts this weekend

By Brian Lockhart The entire North Dufferin Baseball League (NBDL) senior division season will come down to two teams battling it out for this year’s ...

Bolton Brewers advance to NDBL senior championship

By Brian Lockhart The Bolton Brewers have advanced to the North Dufferin Baseball League senior championship after eliminating the Owen Sound Baysox in their best-of-five ...

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