Techie Nesters support aging at home for seniors with Tottenham information session

By Brian Lockhart A May 2025 Ipsos survey found that 93 per cent of Canadians over 65 would prefer in-home care instead of moving to a long-term care facility. As the population ages, many seniors would like to age in ...

From spinning milkshakes to owning multiple McDonald’s locations: Rory MacKinnon retires after 52 years

By Brian Lockhart What began as a quest for a kid to earn some pocket money for an overseas bagpipe competition turned into a lifelong ...

Simcoe-Grey receives funding to support rural economic growth

By Brian Lockhart The Province of Ontario is investing $181,674 to support economic growth and long-term prosperity in Simcoe-Grey. The funding is supplied through the ...

Alliston road resurfacing projects will begin after Potato Festival

By Brian Lockhart Three main streets in Alliston will benefit from road resurfacing and infrastructure improvements later in the summer. The Town of New Tecumseth ...

Maintenance underway at Tottenham wastewater treatment plant

By Brian Lockhart The Tottenham wastewater treatment plant is due for maintenance to ensure it runs at optimal performance. The Town of New Tecumseth is ...

Province recognizes two Simcoe-Grey businesses for supporting Ontario farmers

By Brian Lockhart Two Simcoe-Grey businesses have been awarded the 2025 Foodland Ontario Retailer awards for their commitment to protecting Ontario’s farmers and local food ...

Ontario opens applications for Simcoe County’s head of council, eliminates warden

By Brian Lockhart The Government of Ontario has opened the application process for the County of Simcoe’s head of council position. The position was previously ...

Essa man dies following single-vehicle collision in Orangeville

Dufferin Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers, along with local EMS and fire services, responded to a serious single motor vehicle collision in Orangeville, involving an ...

Baxter Central Public School to receive a $6 million addition

By Brian Lockhart Baxter Central Public School in Baxter will be receiving a $6 million addition to create more student spaces in Essa Township. When ...

Police release update on investigation into human remains discovered in Thornton

By Brian LockhartPolice are continuing their investigation into a death in Thornton following DNA confirmation ofthe deceased’s gender.Shortly before 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 2, ...

Alliston man among four charged in Aurora murder

By Brian Lockhart Four people, including a man from Alliston, have been charged with second-degree murder in connection with an apparent homicide that occurred at ...

OPP lay nearly 40 charges during Canada Day enforcement initiative

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) laid 39 charges and issued 32 warnings during a Canada Day marine enforcement initiative aimed at improving safety on Central ...

Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority releases highlights of June board meeting

By Brian Lockhart The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority has released highlights from its June 2026 board meeting, including updates and upcoming events. Draft levy for ...

Simcoe County launches survey on food waste and green cart use

By Brian Lockhart The County of Simcoe is inviting residents to share their experiences with food waste and green cart use through a short online ...

Roll Her Up Bakehouse fills Tottenham Market with the sweet smell of cinnamon rolls

By Brian Lockhart When she started working toward a career, Roll Her Up Bakehouse entrepreneur Cailyn Stewart was studying for something entirely different from what ...

OPP reminding residents about micromobility vehicle regulations

By Brian Lockhart The Nottawasaga OPP is reminding residents about the rules for using micromobility and off-road vehicles in New Tecumseth. Residents are encouraged to ...

Automated License Plate Recognition leads to multiple charges

By Brian Lockhart An Orangeville driver received several charges following a traffic enforcement investigation in Adjala-Tosorontio. Shortly before 10 a.m. on July 1, Nottawasaga Ontario ...

Beat the heat this summer: Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit offers guidance

By Brian Lockhart With summer underway and a recent week of high temperatures, there are likely more hot days ahead, which can leave many people ...

Popular annual pancake breakfast returning to St. John’s United Church

By Brian Lockhart It has become a popular local tradition to attend the pancake breakfast at St. John’s United Church in Alliston during the Alliston ...

Simcoe County Museum offers after-hours programming through the summer

By Brian Lockhart If you are looking for a fun activity this summer, the Simcoe County Museum is once again offering a line-up of evening ...

100 Simcoe County schools achieve EcoShools certification

By Brian Lockhart Each year, Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) schools participate in the EcoSchools Canada certification program. This is a national environmental certification ...

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 ...

Minor softball association in New Tecumseth welcomes coaches for 2026 season

By Brian Lockhart The Tottenham Beeton District Minor Softball Association officially kicked off preparations for the 2026 softball season with a coaches meeting held on ...

Fergus Whalers claim the 2026 Junior C Schmalz Cup after defeating Tavistock Braves

By Brian Lockhart The Fergus Whalers are the 2026 Ontario provincial Junior C Schmalz Cup champions after winning the final series in five games over ...

Schmalz Cup tied 1-1 after opening games

By Brian Lockhart For two provincial hockey teams, the entire season has come down to a single final series to determine who will claim the ...

Schmalz Cup Junior C finalists will be decided later this week

By Brian Lockhart The final two teams playing for this year’s 2026 Junior Provincial Schmalz Cup will be decided this week as the semi-finals wrap ...

Power of (Dogeared) Pages

By Brock Weir I’ve never really been a morning person. Then again, I haven’t really been a coffee person until relatively recently, so maybe that ...

Home is where you make it

By Brian Lockhart My ideal day is around 78°F, no humidity at all, sunny, with the odd puffy cloud passing across the sun just to ...

Netanyahu’s remaining options

By Gwynne Dyer “The graveyards are full of indispensable men,” said former French Premier Georges Clemenceau about a century ago, and it’s still true. Israel’s ...

CONTACT and Friends of the New Tecumseth Library come together to spread some ‘Good Vibes!’

By Brenda Pufek In a world that continuously challenges our resilience, the power of community support shines even brighter. CONTACT Community Services and Friends of ...

Courage, conviction, and contrast

By Brock Weir It’s strange how as often as some folks like to claim “Canada’s broken,” followed by an incongruous laundry list of reasons to ...

Do we have water to spare?

Canada is one of the highest per capita water users in the world. We use more than twice as much as Europeans. We think of ...

The façade of our national story

We were given two choices on how to mark a time in our lives apparently well-spent: a trip to Quebec City or a trip to ...

My Sister’s Place encourages residents to celebrate Indigenous History, Pride Month

At My Sister’s Place, we acknowledge the diversity of humanity and are welcoming of all women regardless of age, race, ethnicity, national origin, range of ...

I am Canadian

By Brian Lockhart As Canada Day approaches, it is a good time to reflect on what it means to live in this great country. Over ...

‘The little engine that could’: A little history of the Beeton Arena and Community Centre

At a recent council meeting, town staff brought forward the Parks and Recreation Master Plan for review. The plan also included the initial findings for ...

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