Town receives $12.5 million for water infrastructure funding from Ontario government

By Brian Lockhart The Town of New Tecumseth will receive up to $12,527,165 from the province to rehabilitate the water infrastructure in Alliston.MPP for Simcoe-Grey, Brian Saunderson, made the announcement during a press conference at the New Tecumseth Administration Centre ...

County supports 112 age-friendly housing projects through grants

By Brian Lockhart The County of Simcoe is reporting that it has supported the successful completion of 112 housing projects through the 2025 Age-Friendly Seniors ...

Stevenson Memorial Hospital announces new president and CEO

By Brian Lockhart Stevenson Memorial Hospital has announced the appointment of Deepak Sharma as the hospital’s new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective Mar. 16, ...

Simcoe County accepting applications for 2026 Experience Simcoe County Partnership Fund

By Brian Lockhart The County of Simcoe is now accepting applications for its 2026 Experience Simcoe County Partnership Fund. This year, the County Council has ...

New Tecumseth Fire Rescue releases statistics from December 2025

By Brian Lockhart When you need them, they are there. New Tecumseth Fire Rescue helps keep the community safe through fire prevention, education, and emergency ...

Sibling rival on stage in the Blackhorse Village Players production of ‘The Attic, the Pearls, and Three Fine Girls’

By Brian Lockhart Siblings sometimes have a complicated relationship, and three very different sisters try to navigate through personal issues following the death of their ...

Police search for suspects in Utopia home invasion

By Brian Lockhart Officers from the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are investigating an incident that occurred in Essa Township in Utopia near ...

CONTACT offers seniors programs during winter months

By Brian Lockhart CONTACT Community Services is offering winter seniors programs designed to inspire connection, support healthy living, and provide opportunities to learn, socialize, and ...

Hornets stay in first place after winning a pair of weekend games

By BRIAN LOCKHART LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The Alliston Hornets continue to remain in first place in the North Carruthers Division of the PJHL with ...

Town of New Tecumseth marks major milestone in Fire Station 4 Construction

By Brian Lockhart The Town of New Tecumseth is celebrating a significant milestone in the construction of Fire Station 4 in Alliston. On Dec. 12, ...

New Tecumseth hopes to profit from FIFA World Cup

By Brian Lockhart A motion from New Tecumseth Ward 4 Councillor Alan Masters was brought forward during the council meeting on Monday, Dec. 15, to ...

Health Unit urges people to ‘Don’t quit quitting’ smoking and vaping

By Brian Lockhart Quitting smoking or vaping can be tough, but getting support can make a big difference and increase your chance of success. The ...

No driver’s license? Ontario photo ID card available as form of identification

By Brian Lockhart The Ontario Photo Card is a wallet-sized card that serves as government-issued identification for Ontario residents who do not have a driver’s ...

Have your say at upcoming public meeting on local building by-laws

By Brian Lockhart The Town of New Tecumseth is reviewing its Building By-law and seeking public input to determine its future direction, including updates to ...

South Simcoe Police lay multiple charges in connection to robbery at knifepoint

South Simcoe Police received a report of a robbery that occurred at the Sandy Cove Variety on Lockhart Road in Innisfil on Tuesday, Jan. 13, ...

Town offers full line-up of indoor winter sports

By Brian Lockhart The Town of New Tecumseth offers a full line-up of winter sports to help local residents stay active during the colder months. ...

Camp Tiffin offers special PA Day camp

By Brian Lockhart The kids will have a day off from school for an upcoming PA Day, so the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority is hosting ...

NVCA releases results of November board meeting

By Brian Lockhart The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) has released the highlights of its Nov. 2026 board meeting, including the budget for 2026 and ...

It’s time to update your child’s immunization record: Health Unit

By Brian Lockhart If you have a child in Grades 3 or 4, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reminding parents and guardians to ...

Conservation Authority reminds residents stormwater ponds are not for skating

The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority is reminding residents not to use neighbourhood stormwater ponds for recreation activities. While your local stormwater pond may look ...

Outdoor patio for mental health inpatients opening in spring 2026

Southlake Health is creating an elevated outdoor patio space for patients receiving inpatient mental health care at the Davis Drive site, offering a safe and ...

Hornets win both weekend games, maintain first place in the North Carruthers Division

By Brian Lockhart The Alliston Hornets had three games scheduled over the past week; however, the first game, against the Stayner Siskins on Thursday, Nov. ...

Hornets maintain three-point lead over Stayner

By Brian Lockhart The Alliston Hornets maintain first place in the North Carruthers Division of the Provincial Junior Hockey League after losing one game then ...

Alliston Cornhole Club offers new players a chance to get into the game

By Brian Lockhart It is a fairly new activity that has been gaining popularity across North America. Cornhole uses beanbags that are tossed at a ...

Partnership will provide enhanced softball player development

By Brian Lockhart The Tottenham Beeton District Minor Softball Association has announced a new player development partnership with New Tec Baseball and the Tottenham Softball ...

Province invests $3.9 million to restore 4,500 kilometres of snowmobile trails

By BRIAN LOCKHART LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The Alliston Hornets continue to remain in firWhile snowmobilers are among the few groups hoping for a lot ...

Tottenham Railers maintain third place after weekend win

By Brian Lockhart The Tottenham Railers are in third place in the North Division of the Greater Metro Hockey League after a weekend win over ...

Hornets win three games with two shutouts over the weekend

By Brian Lockhart After a slump that saw the Alliston Hornets lose five out of seven games and drop to second place in the standings, ...

Hornets win three games with two shutouts over the weekend

By Brian Lockhart After a slump that saw the Alliston Hornets lose five out of seven games and drop to second place in the standings, ...

Alliston Hornets drop both weekend home games

By Brian Lockhart What’s going on with the Alliston Hornets? That’s what fans are asking after the Hornets suffered two more losses over the weekend. ...

Hornets split the weekend – win at home, lose on the road

By Brian Lockhart It was a split weekend for the Alliston Hornets, as the team won at home but lost on the road. The squad ...

Scoop it

To the Editor, I’d like to address a growing issue in Tottenham that has become impossible to ignore — mostly because we’re all trying very ...

Iran: Don’t Intervene

By Gwynne Dyer Any day now, the United States will “come to the rescue” of the protesters in the streets of Iran’s cities and American ...

Monthly Message: A New Year built on community generosity

The past year truly showed the strength, compassion, and generosity of our community. Between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31 alone, the Alliston Food Bank served ...

Freedom

By Brian Lockhart Freedom – it’s something we take for granted in this country. Have you ever been afraid of going on a trip or ...

Enjoy the winter at WinterFest 2026 in Alliston

By Brian Lockhart If it’s going to be cold and snowy, you might as well take advantage of the season and have some winter fun. ...

Memories

By Brian Lockhart There used to be a magical place called Crystal Beach Amusement Park. It was located in the small town of Crystal Beach ...

Rubio’s strategy – the tail wags the dog?

By Gwynne Dyer US President Donald Trump has ordered “a total and complete” blockade of all ‘sanctioned’ oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela ports, which ...

Monthly Message: My Sister’s Place applauds community support through 2025

As the year comes to a close, we would like to take the time to give our heartfelt gratitude to all of those who have ...

Don’t steal from my house

By Brian Lockhart I used to have a friend who came from a fairly large family. There were six or seven children who, by the ...

Monthly Message: Zero-waste holiday cooking helps to make the most of every bite

The holiday season is a time for warmth, sharing, and gathering around good food. At the Alliston Food Bank, we are reminded every day that ...

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