Attempted murder charge laid against Barrie man following targeted attack in Bradford

A Barrie man is facing multiple criminal charges, including attempted murder, following a targeted incident in Bradford West Gwillimbury. On the evening of Aug. 6, South Simcoe Police officers responded to a report of a person who had been intentionally ...

Innisfil Community Foundation supports hospital foundation with $10,000 cheque

By Brian Lockhart The Stevenson Memorial Hospital Foundation has announced it has received a $10,000 grant from the Innisfil Community Foundation in support of new ...

Rotary Club of New Tecumseth kicks off its Catch the Ace progressive lottery

By Brian Lockhart The Rotary Club of New Tecumseth’s Catch the Ace draw is underway, with the first one held at the Alliston Legion on ...

Two new schools under construction in Tottenham

By Brian Lockhart One school is nearing completion and another has shovels in the ground in Tottenham as construction of the two schools continues. A ...

Tottenham trio prepares to tour 11 villages across Ontario through September

By Brian Lockhart A Tottenham-based band is going to go on tour – with a twist. Dorene, an energetic pop-rock band featuring childhood friends Vincent ...

Town donates $750,000 to Stevenson Memorial Hospital Foundation for redevelopment project

By Brian Lockhart The Town of New Tecumseth has donated $750,000 to the Stevenson Memorial Hospital Foundation (SMHF) in support of its ‘Because of You’ ...

Town plans slight increase in recreation user fees

By Brian Lockhart The Town of New Tecumseth is planning a slight increase for most user fees for recreational facilities. This is part of the ...

Council receives follow-up report on Canada North Vehicles

By Brian Lockhart Earlier this year, the Simcoe County Auto Mayors appealed to the federal government for practical policy changes that support local manufacturing, protect ...

Town considers building new skateboard parks

By Brian Lockhart New Tecumseth municipal council received a report from the Recreation, Facilities, and Culture Department during its July 13 meeting regarding the feasibility ...

Nottawasaga OPP lay numerous charges for drug trafficking and fraud

By Brian Lockhart Members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police with assistance from Nottawasaga Community Street Crime Unit have concluded a drug ...

Jade’s Craftable Creations creates beautiful flowers from pipe cleaners

By Brian Lockhart Pipe cleaners used to be a tool for cleaning a pipe. Someone discovered that due to their bendable shape and furry liner, ...

Youth charged with 10 offences after fleeing police twice during two incidents

South Simcoe Police received a report of a youth on an e-bike causing a disturbance at a business in the area of Holland Street West ...

Anticipated increase in traffic calls for environmental study on 14th Line

By Brian Lockhart As traffic increases on the east side of Alliston, the Town of New Tecumseth is undertaking a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment study ...

Mosquito pool tests positive for West Nile virus says local health unit

TheSimcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reminding residents to protect themselves against mosquito bites after mosquitoes collected in Barrie tested positive for West Nile ...

List of candidates for the local municipal 2026 election

By Brian Lockhart The Ontario municipal elections are still two-and-a-half months away, but several candidates have already thrown their hats in the ring for 2026. ...

Fire danger rating remains moderate for New Tecumseth

By Brian Lockhart During a summer that has experienced fairly warm and dry temperatures, the Fire Danger Rating for New Tecumseth is currently ‘moderate.’ There ...

Stevenson Memorial Hospital welcomes new Board of Directors

Stevenson Memorial Hospital (SMH) has a new Board of Directors, made up of community-minded leaders, who will provide governance oversight and guide the hospital into the ...

Central Region OPP lays 42 charges during long weekend enforcement campaign

Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Snowmobile, All-Terrain Vehicle and Vessel Enforcement (SAVE) Unit laid 42 charges during the Victoria Day long weekend. OPP ...

Health Unit shares video on how to use Naloxone to prevent opioid overdose

By Brian Lockhart The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is sharing a brief training video that provides step-by-step instructions on how to recognize an opioid ...

Tiffin Nature School offers one more month of summer fun for young children

By Brian Lockhart The Tiffin Nature School is offering another outdoor session in August for children ages 2.5 to six to explore and connect with ...

Fire danger rating remains moderate for New Tecumseth, other regions

By Brian Lockhart New Tecumseth’s Fire Danger Rating is currently listed as moderate, with no burning restrictions in place as of July 31. Of the ...

Baysox advance to second round of NDBL playoffs

By Brian Lockhart The Owen Sound Baysox are the first team to advance to the second round of the North Dufferin Baseball League senior playoffs ...

All-Star games showcase local talent on the diamond

By Brian Lockhart The Tottenham Beeton District Minor Softball Association held its fourth annual All-Star event on the diamond at the Tottenham Community & Fitness ...

NDBL senior division wraps up regular season schedule

By Brian Lockhart The Owen Sound Baysox finished in first place in the senior division of the North Dufferin Baseball League after taking over the ...

Alliston Tennis Club hosts drop-in night for members and visitors

By Brian Lockhart Tennis is a sport that requires skill and good hand-eye coordination. It is also a great way to keep fit and active. ...

Senior Mansfield Cubs defeat Clarksburg Blues in North Dufferin Baseball League

By Brian Lockhart It was a good night for the Mansfield Senior Cubs when they hosted the Clarksburg Blues on the diamond at Mansfield Community ...

PGA-sanctioned amateur event to be held at Bond Head

By Brian Lockhart Beeton area golfers will have the opportunity to participate as a team in a local qualifier of the PGA Scramble that will ...

New Lowell dominates the senior division of the North Dufferin Baseball League

By Brian Lockhart The New Lowell Knights continue to lead the North Dufferin Baseball League (NBDL) senior division, remaining undefeated so far this season. They ...

Beeton Lawn Bowling Club celebrates National Bowls Day

By Brian Lockhart The Beeton Lawn Bowling Club celebrated National Bowls Day on Saturday, June 6, by welcoming local residents and offering the chance to ...

Alliston Tennis Club to host introduction to sport for new players

By Brian Lockhart The Alliston Tennis Club is offering young first-time players or those interested in learning the sport the opportunity to come out and ...

Alliston Curling Club celebrates 125th anniversary

By Brian Lockhart The Alliston Curling Club is celebrating 125 years as a local organization, and on Saturday, May 23, it held a special day ...

Recalculating landmarks

I hope he doesn’t hold a grudge. Last May, I did a road trip with my brother to see the King and Queen on their ...

AI and bio-weapons

By Gwynne Dyer ‘Artificial intelligence’ based on Large Language Models is shaping up to be the most efficient destroyer of value since the South Sea ...

Summer Jobs, Lasting Impact: A Student Perspective on Working with CONTACT Community Services

My name is Brianna Staddon, and I’m CONTACT’s social program planner for the duration of the summer. Fresh out of college, I had originally applied ...

You said what?

By Brian Lockhart For the most part, our legal system works well in upholding the law and in deciding punishments in the courts. Many people ...

Laugh early and often

By Brock Weir It was hard to settle into my seat after a particularly active, hectic day – and one that had a bit of ...

CMHA, Oak Valley Health expand services for treatment-resistant depression

By Brock Weir Depression can often be treated through psychotherapy and medication, but for those living with treatment-resistant depression, finding relief can be just out ...

How hot is it?

By Brian Lockhart Predicting the weather has become a very accurate process over the past 20 or so years – maybe longer. Thanks to Doppler ...

August is prime time for accessing seasonal produce at farmer’s markets

How often have you thrown out produce you bought only a few days ago? One of the best ways to avoid that waste is to ...

Russia: Home of the Potemkin nuclear weapons?

By Gwynne Dyer There’s a lot of performative militarism in Russia at the moment, which is unsurprising given that the Russian invasion of Ukraine is ...

Perseverance

By Brian Lockhart There are people who like to fly under the radar and not really accomplish a whole lot in life. Others take a ...

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