Family values clash in the South Simcoe Theatre’s production of ‘Having Hope At Home’

By Brian Lockhart Every family is a little different. Some families support each other whether right or wrong, however, others can’t seem to ever get along. In The South Simcoe Theatre’s production of Having Hope At Home, a young couple ...

Simcoe County opens 2025 Age-Friendly Housing Grant Program

By Brian Lockhart The County of Simcoe Age-Friendly Housing Grant program opened on March 1. Currently in its eighth year, the program provides $500,000 in ...

Local youth discusses science, popular theories with guests on his podcast

By Brian Lockhart A local student is bringing his passion to other people through a podcast that talks about science, popular theories and technology. Eleven-year-old ...

Measles cases nearly doubled in Ontario over two weeks

By Brian Lockhart A recent measles outbreak in Ontario has resulted in 18 unimmunized children being hospitalized. Public Health Ontario has reported that as of ...

Wave of blue sweeps across Ontario, Saunderson re-elected in Simcoe-Grey

By Brian Lockhart A wave of blue swept across Ontario on Thursday, Feb. 27, during the provincial election, as Premier Doug Ford and his Progressive ...

Local volunteer recognized for 35 years of service with CONTACT Community Services

By Sam Odrowski A local not-for-profit organization that connects people with social and government programs in Simcoe County is recognizing one of their longest volunteers. ...

Nutritious food out of reach for many residents: Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit

By Brian Lockhart With the rise in the cost of living and steadily increasing food prices, the 2024 Nutritious Food Basket (NFB) survey reveals that ...

Orangeville Art Group presents ‘Shared Visions’ exhibit at Gibson Centre

By Brian Lockhart The Orangeville Art Group currently has an exhibit on display at the Gibson Centre in Alliston. The art group held an opening ...

Everything you need to know about voting in the provincial election

By Sam Odrowski The provincial election is slated for Feb. 27 and there are several different voting locations in the Dufferin–Caledon riding. To find out ...

Nottawasaga OPP officer recovers stolen vehicle during general patrol in Angus

The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged one person in connection to a stolen vehicle located in Angus. On ...

Stevenson Memorial Hospital launches new Paediatric Clinic

By Brian Lockhart Stevenson Memorial Hospital has announced the opening of a new Paediatric Clinic, expected to launch on Feb. 25. This clinic will provide ...

Alliston Legion hosting St. Patrick’s Day party

By Brian Lockhart It’s that time of year when everyone wears green and hopes the luck o’ the Irish rubs off on them. St. Patrick’s ...

Province investing in training skilled workforce

By Brian Lockhart As many university graduates find out after they have finished school that not all degrees lead to a steady paying job, many ...

Simcoe County announces ITSTARTS month

By Brian Lockhart To kick off ITSTARTS month across the County of Simcoe, Warden Basil Clarke, Deputy Warden Jennifer Coughlin, and County Council gathered at ...

Local organizations celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8

By Brian Lockhart The theme of International Women’s Day for 2025 is ‘Accelerate Action.’ Focusing on the need to Accelerate Action, emphasized the importance of ...

March Break fun with anime and drawing adventures coming to FortyOne

By Brian Lockhart If you’re looking for something fun for the kids to do over March Break, FortyOne Local Art Market will be hosting a ...

NVCA launches e-permitting platform for applications

By Brian Lockhart The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority has announced the launch of a new e-permitting platform that allows property owners in the Nottawasaga Watershed ...

Tottenham Community Week cancelled for 2025

By Brian Lockhart It was a very popular event with thousands of local residents and visitors enjoying a week-long celebration of Tottenham, ending with the ...

Museum on the Boyne Presents Knights in the Classroom during March Break

By Brian Lockhart If your child has a fascination with the Knights of the Round Table or swashbuckling pirates swinging from the mast of a ...

Museum of Dufferin to host juried photography exhibition

By Brian Lockhart The Museum of Dufferin will be hosting a juried photography exhibition in its silo gallery. The exhibit, titled ‘Life in the Country,’ ...

Intimate partner violence – you are not alone

By Brian Lockhart If you or your children are experiencing intimate partner abuse or violence, you are not alone. There is help available. Intimate partner ...

Three series decided in North Carruthers division quarter-finals

By Brian Lockhart The quarter-final round of the North Carruthers division of the PJHL is waiting for one final game to be played before the ...

Alliston Hornets sweep Muskoka Bears 4-0 in quarter-final playoff round

By Brian Lockhart The Alliston Hornets eliminated the Muskoka Bears in their best-of-seven quarter-final North Carruthers Division playoff series. This wasn’t much of a match-up ...

Hornets finish the regular season as top team

By Brian Lockhart The Alliston Hornets have clinched the 2025 North Carruthers Division as the first-place team to end the regular season. Dominating the division ...

Hornets gear up for playoffs, only took one loss during regular season

By Brian Lockhart With three games left on the regular season schedule, the Alliston Hornets will be charging full speed ahead into playoff mode. The ...

Hornets hammer second-place Terriers in weekend game

By Brian Lockhart The Alliston Hornets went to Orillia on Saturday, Feb. 1, to deliver a message to the Terriers and that message was received ...

Alliston Hornets blank Midland Flyers in weekend game

By Brian Lockhart The Alliston Hornets seem to be back on track after blanking the Midland Flyers in an away game on Friday, Jan. 17. ...

Hornets take first loss of the season to Muskoka

By Brian Lockhart Every team is beatable. The Alliston Hornets’ 28-game winning streak came to an end on Friday night (Jan. 10) at the New ...

Hornets start the new year with 27th consecutive win

By Brian Lockhart The Alliston Hornets started the new year with their 27th win of the season when they hosted the Innisfil Spartans on the ...

Hornets continue to dominate with three more wins

By Brian Lockhart The Alliston Hornets continue to dominate the North Carruthers Division of the Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL) after winning three more games ...

Hornets win two over weekend, remain undefeated after 21 games

By Brian Lockhart The Alliston Hornets picked up four more points after winning both home games at the New Tecumseth Recreation Centre on Friday, Dec. ...

Give Buffy a break

By Brian Lockhart There’s an old public service commercial from 1970 that a lot of people remember – because it was really well done. It ...

My father’s ‘Swedish Pimple’

By Keith Schell Since time immemorial, fishermen worldwide have embarked on a personal quest to discover the ‘Holy Grail’ of fishing lures. The one lure ...

This will only take a month

By Brian Lockhart On April 12, 1861, Confederate forces opened fire on the Union-held Fort Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina. Those were the first shots ...

A picture doesn’t always say 1,000 words

By Brian Lockhart There is a fairly famous painting that hangs in the Museum of Modern Art in New York. It was created in 1948 by American ...

Making it count

By Brock Weir We all know today’s world is as fast-paced as it’s ever been. I don’t know about the rest of you, but it ...

Standing at our posts

By Brock Weir In our fast-paced world, we sometimes forget to carve out the time for the little things – or, at the very least, ...

Get out and vote

By Brian Lockhart Several years ago I worked with a full crew of guys who were fun to be around. The usual ‘guy talk’ was ...

Hoping for the best, preparing for the worst

By Brock Weir Are you someone who likes to be surprised? Do you thrive on the unexpected, throwing away any plans you may have had ...

Buy Canadian

By Brian Lockhart Marco Polo is considered one of the first, maybe the original, true explorer. The Venetian-born merchant travelled the Silk Road into the ...

Conservation authorities are a pillar in our communities

By Jonathan Scott This month, I had the honour of being elected chair of the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA). As I step into this ...

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