No-fly zone in effect for local FIFA World Cup

By Brian Lockhart The Ontario Provincial Police is advising the public that a temporary no-fly zone is in effect during the FIFA World Cup 2026. The No-Fly order is in place from June 12 to July 7. The affected area ...

Simcoe County-run warming centres wind down after long winter

By Brian Lockhart With the onset of warmer weather, the County of Simcoe is thanking residents, community partners, and area businesses for their support throughout ...

County releases video highlighting the importance of early childhood development

By Brian Lockhart As part of its ongoing work to strengthen early years systems across local communities, the County of Simcoe has launched a new ...

Soccer fever takes over Alliston as FIFA Team Panama starts training camp

By Brian Lockhart It was an opportunity to see a world-class soccer team in action as the Panama National Soccer team started training at the ...

OPP investigating human remains found in Thornton

By Brian Lockhart\ The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police is investigating the discovery of human remains in Thornton. Shortly before 11:30 a.m. on ...

Alliston Humane Society Woof Walk raises funds for veterinary care

By Brian Lockhart Taking care of animals costs a lot of money, especially when you have many animals that need care. The Alliston Humane Society ...

NVCA planted over 10,500 trees during the past year

By Brian Lockhart The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) has released the highlights of its latest board meeting held in May 2026. Each year, the ...

Kevin Lord Memorial Spring Classic a big success

By Brian Lockhart The 20th anniversary Kevin Lord Memorial Spring Classic golf tournament took place at Bear Creek Golf & Country Club on Saturday, May ...

Adjala-Tosorontio man found guilty of manslaughter

By Brian Lockhart A jury in a Barrie courtroom has found Gabriel DiCecco guilty of manslaughter in the killing of William Schernhammer near Alliston over ...

Experience the FIFA World Cup up close at the Nottawasaga Resort

By Brian Lockhart If you’re a soccer fan, you will soon have an opportunity to see some world-class players. The Town of New Tecumseth is ...

Endangered bird species spotted in Simcoe County Forest restoration site

By Brian Lockhart Bird watchers should be happy to hear that two Kirtland’s Warblers have been seen in a restored area of the Simcoe County ...

From weddings to community events, Dufferin DJs keeps the party going

Whether it’s a packed wedding dance floor, a corporate event, or a lively community celebration, Dufferin DJs has built a strong reputation across the region ...

Apply now for summer social skills programs for SCDSB students with ASD

This July, the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is offering two virtual social skills programs for SCDSB students with a developmental profile consistent with ...

Six charged following Wellington Street homicide

By Brock Weir Six individuals are facing second-degree murder charges following the death of a 55-year-old man at a home on Wellington Street near Walton ...

Man charged with multiple retail thefts in Bradford West Gwillimbury

On June 13, South Simcoe Police officers responded to a report of a theft in progress at a retail business in Bradford West Gwillimbury. The ...

Town launching new municipal website

By Brian Lockhart The Town of New Tecumseth is preparing to launch a new municipal website delivering a modern, accessible, and user-friendly experience for residents, ...

Rotary Pool in Alliston opens for the season on June 29

By Brian Lockhart Get ready for some summer fun in the water. The outdoor Rotary Pool in Alliston will open on June 29 and remain ...

Driver charged with impaired after collision with hydro pole

By Brian Lockhart A man was arrested and charged with impaired driving by officers from the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) following ...

OPP reminds recreational off-road vehicle operators to know the laws and ride safely

By Brian Lockhart The Central Region Headquarters of the Ontario Provincial Police is reminding off-road vehicle operators to familiarize themselves with the applicable laws, regulations, ...

OPP Street Crime Unit executes search warrant, seizes drugs and firearms

By Brian Lockhart Members of the Nottawasaga Detachment Community Street Crime Unit, with assistance from the Collingwood and Huronia West CSCUs and the Tactics and ...

OPP urges drivers and passengers to buckle up when behind the wheel

By Brian Lockhart The Central Region Headquarters of the Ontario Provincial Police is reminding motorists that wearing a seatbelt remains one of the simplest and ...

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 ...

Stayner eliminated from PJHL playoffs after losing to Fergus in four-game sweep

By Brian Lockhart Three out of four conference finals have been decided in the Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL) after weekend play. Locally, the Stayner ...

Alliston Curling Club hosts Meltdown Spiel to celebrate end of season

By Brian Lockhart It was the final time for many club members to get out on the ice sheets and enjoy one last day of ...

Alliston Hornets end season after 7-6 loss to Stayner Siskins in Game 6

By Brian Lockhart The Alliston Hornets are done for the season after taking a 7-6 overtime loss to the Stayner Siskins in Game 6 of ...

Raising the standard: What Food Banks Canada accreditation means for our community

The Alliston Food Bank is proud to announce that we have officially achieved accreditation through Food Banks Canada’s Standards of Excellence Program. This accreditation is ...

Qualified persons need not apply

By Brian Lockhart Space – the final frontier – and it’s not easy to get there. In the current mode of space travel, escaping the ...

CONTACT’s Cheers for Change offers culinary experience with a heartfelt purpose

Mark your calendars! CONTACT Community Services is proud to present their much-anticipated fundraising event, Cheers for Change, at the charming Henriette Cafe in Beeton on ...

Let’s get physical – again

By Brock Weir Height has never been an advantage I had in life. It seemed promising at first – for a good long while, I ...

The results are in!

By Brian Lockhart I’m thinking of doing a poll on the current political situation and related topics, and see what people generally think of how ...

The threat of global war

By Gwynne Dyer A consensus has emerged, at least in Western media, that we are on the brink of a real war with the gloves ...

Monthly Message: Join My Sister’s Place at local events and festivals

We are in full swing of our spring and summer calendar of events, markets and festivals. This is such a fun time of year because ...

Monthly Message: Join My Sister’s Place at local events and festivals

We are in full swing of our spring and summer calendar of events, markets and festivals. This is such a fun time of year because ...

Superpowers and full circle moments

If you could pick one superpower, just one out of an entire menu, one that’s only limited to the barriers of your own imagination, what ...

Time will tell

By Brian Lockhart We were gathered around the television set, my dad, my brother and I, to watch heavyweight champion Joe Frazier defend his title ...

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