Headline News
Simcoe County and partners to host Workforce Connect Conference
By Brian Lockhart The County of Simcoe Economic Development Office, in collaboration with area partners, will be hosting the 2023 Workforce Connect Conference at Tangle Creek Golf Club. The Workforce Connect Conference is designed to bring together business leaders, entrepreneurs, ...
Top tier talent coming to Tottenham’s Bluegrass Festival with the release of 2023 lineup
By Brian Lockhart It is three days of music under sunny skies and moonlit evenings when the Tottenham Bluegrass Festival returns this year with a ...
Sugartones celebrate 10 years of sweet harmony
By Brian Lockhart Local a capella group, the Sugartones, is celebrating 10 years of performing music in the barbershop style. The group was formed in ...
Town seeks public input on off-leash dog park
By Brian Lockhart The Town is seeking public input on the future of an off-leash dog park in Alliston. Hillcrest Park, located at Cowen Ave. ...
Two Simcoe County residents arrested in human trafficking case
By Brian Lockhart Police have arrested four individuals, including two from Simcoe County, in a human labour trafficking investigation linked to Ontario, Alberta and Quebec. ...
Simcoe County Textiles Collection program runs June 5 to 16
By Brian Lockhart The County of Simcoe’s curbside clothing and textiles collection program is back. Simcoe County residents can put out their clean, dry, and ...
Ontario Auto Mayors discuss the future of auto industry in the province
By Brian Lockhart The auto industry is one of the leading industries, if not the actual base of manufacturing in Ontario. Mayors from cities and ...
Addiction Services marks 40 years of making a difference
By Brock Weir Over the last 40 years, recognizing and treating addictions has come a long way – and at the forefront of tackling these ...
Humane Society Woof Walk raises funds to help animals
By Brian Lockhart The Alliston & District Humane will host its Woof Walk to raise much-needed funds for the local animal rescue and shelter. The ...
Collision on Tottenham Rd. claims life of teen girl
By Brian Lockhart A head-on collision on Tottenham Road has claimed the life of a 16-year-old girl from Innisfil. Emergency crews responded to the scene ...
South Simcoe Theatre presents the music of Stephen Sondheim
By Brian Lockhart As a lyricist and composer, Stephen Sondheim is considered one of the most influential figures in 20th-century musical theatre. His complex music ...
General News
Stevenson Memorial Hospital launches Emergency Room wait time clock
By Brian Lockhart If you require a visit to Stevenson Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Room, you can now plan ahead by knowing the approximate wait time ...
New to Ontario? How to exchange an out-of-town driver’s license
By Brian Lockhart If you are new to the province and a licensed driver, you should obtain an Ontario driver’s license as soon as possible ...
Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit recognizing Ontario Bike Month, encouraging cycling safety
Health unit recognizes Ontario Bike Month in June June is Ontario Bike Month and Simcoe Muskoka residents are encouraged to join the celebration by including ...
South Simcoe Police recover 21 stolen vehicles valued at $400,000 from automotive business
The South Simcoe Police Service recovered 21 stolen vehicles valued at $400,000 last month. The police service received a call for assistance at an Innisfil ...
Province planning for electric vehicle future
By Brian Lockhart Ontario has a history of being one of the top producers of automobiles in North America, and the province is working to ...
Visitor restrictions lifted at Stevenson Memorial Hospital
By Brian Lockhart Stevenson Memorial Hospital (SMH) has announced it is lifting COVID-19 visitor restrictions effective May 17. The hospital is returning to a 24-hour, ...
United Way Simcoe Muskoka releases three-year strategic plan
By Brian Lockhart United Way Simcoe Muskoka has announced the release of “YOUR Community, YOUR United Way,” the organization’s Strategic Plan for 2023-2026. Over the ...
How to avoid tick bites while enjoying the great outdoors
By Brian Lockhart The warm weather has finally arrived, and people are spending more time outdoors to enjoy it. While many people like to spend ...
Nottawasaga OPP warns residents of paving scams
By Brian Lockhart If you require repairs on your driveway, be very careful when you are dealing with contractors and make sure you are working ...
Local expert offers tips for safe motorcycle riding
By Brian Lockhart There have been several motorcycle accident fatalities already this year in Ontario. Two people died on May 11 on Tottenham Road when ...
Sports
Minor Softball registers record numbers for this season
By Brian Lockhart The Tottenham-Beeton District Minor Softball Association is reaching a record number of players this season. In 2019, the Association had 244 players ...
PJHL season ends with Schmalz Cup final tournament
By Brian Lockhart For the first time in the club’s history, the Wellesley Applejacks have won the provincial Junior C champion Schmalz Cup. The Provincial ...
North Dufferin Baseball League releases 2022 player stats
By Brian Lockhart If you follow sports, you know that baseball probably keeps more statistics on games and players than just about any other league. ...
Stayner Siskins will play in provincial Schmaltz Cup Tournament
By Brian Lockhart The Stayner Siskins will advance to the provincial championship tournament to vie for the Schmaltz Cup after knocking out the Mount Forest ...
Schmalz Cup playoffs underway across the province
By Brian Lockhart The provincial Schmalz Cup playoffs are underway, with eight teams from the Provincial Junior Hockey League currently battling it out for Conference ...
Alliston Hornets celebrate another successful season
By Brian Lockhart It was a good year for the Alliston Hornets, and they can celebrate another successful season on the ice now that hockey ...
TNT Tornados U10 AA take second place at OMHA
By Brian Lockhart The TNT Tornados U10 AA team had a stellar performance at the OMHA tournament held in Kingston on Mar. 31 to Apr. ...
Softball pitching clinic wraps up successful sessions
By Brian Lockhart An eight-week pitching clinic hosted by the Tottenham Beeton District Minor Softball Association saw great success. The clinic focused on skill development ...
Hornets trailing 2-1 in championship series with Stayner
By Brian Lockhart The Alliston Hornets are trailing 2-1 in their North Carruthers Division championship series with the Stayner Siskins after losing both weekend games, ...
Softball Clinic wraps up at Tottenham Community Centre
Eight weeks flew by faster than a speeding softball as the 2023 TBDMSA Pitching Clinic came to a close at the Tottenham Community Centre. This ...
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