Headline News

New Tecumseth’s mayor-elect Stephanie MacLellan vows to dive right into local issues

By Brian Lockhart New Tecumseth’s newly elected mayor, Stephanie MacLellan, said she plans to “hit the ground running” when it comes to town issues, direction, and projects after she assumes office on Nov. 16. MacLellan won the mayor’s seat in ...

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 ...

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 ...

Province provides funding to improve surgical procedures and wait times

By Brian Lockhart The province will be providing up to $329,000 in Simcoe-Grey to improve access to life-saving surgical procedures at Stevenson Memorial Hospital in ...

Several events upcoming at the Museum on the Boyne in Alliston

By Brian Lockhart The Museum on the Boyne in Alliston is hosting a line-up of festive winter events for families, makers and history enthusiasts. Whether ...

MP Scot Davidson praises Honda for four decades of production

By Brian Lockhart It was 1986 when Honda Manufacturing first started producing automobiles in Alliston. The announcement that Honda was going to build an automobile ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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General News

Town of New Tecumseth seeking input for housing strategy

By Brian Lockhart The Town of New Tecumseth is seeking input from residents about local housing needs and what direction the town should be taking ...

Simcoe County Museum presents virtual Remembrance Day series

By Brian Lockhart The Simcoe County Museum is inviting residents to participate in a free virtual lecture series in November in honour of Remembrance Day. ...

Radon may present a silent health risk in your home: Health unit

By Brian Lockhart November is Radon Action Month in Canada. Radon is an invisible, colourless and odourless radioactive gas that occurs naturally when uranium in ...

Hillcrest Park in Alliston getting playground equipment replacement

By Brian Lockhart Hillcrest Park in Alliston will be getting a facelift. Parks staff will be removing the existing playground equipment at the park in ...

Canadian soldiers stormed the beaches on D-Day

By Brian Lockhart On June 6, 1944, Canadian forces took part in the greatest amphibious operation in military history. Over 10,000 Canadian sailors in 110 ...

Brothers-in-law take manslaughter plea deal in killing of Alliston man

By Brian Lockhart Two Alliston men have pleaded guilty to manslaughter for the April 2023 killing of Derek Perry of Alliston. Perry was 34 years ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sports

Alliston Hornets squeeze out OT win over Muskoka

By Brian Lockhart It was a low-scoring game, but the Alliston Hornets still came out ahead after an overtime win over the Muskoka Bears at ...

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 ...

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