Headline News

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 ...

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 ...

Seventh person arrested in Adjala-Tosorontio arson case

By Brian Lockhart Nottawasaga Ontario Provincial Police’s Major Crime Unit, with the assistance of the Hawkesbury OPP and Laval Police, have charged a seventh individual ...

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, ...

Province raising speed limits on most provincial highways

By Brian Lockhart The Ontario government is raising the speed limit on an additional 938 kilometres of provincial highways. The speed limit will increase from ...

Simcoe County expands multi-residential organic program

By Brian Lockhart Since the announcement of the expansion of organics collection for multi-residential properties in 2025, the County of Simcoe has made significant early ...

Town launches Summer Visitor Guide that showcases experiences, businesses, and attractions

By Brian Lockhart The Town of New Tecumseth has launched the Summer Visitor Guide, inviting residents and visitors to explore the vibrant communities of Alliston, ...

Health and Wellness

General News

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 ...

NVCA plants 4.5 million trees – a major milestone in watershed restoration

By Brian LockhartThe Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority has planted 4.5 million trees, marking a majorconservation milestone.Since launching its tree planting program in 1965, NVCA has ...

Beach monitoring program now underway across Simcoe Muskoka

By Brian Lockhart With warmer weather now here, going to a local beach to cool off and have some fun will be on many local ...

OPP calls for safe choices this holiday week: Drive sober, stay alert, buckle up

By Brian Lockhart During Canada Day week, many Ontario residents will be on the roads and highways as they travel to cottages and other holiday ...

Police issue reminder on proper usage of Barrie-Collingwood Rail Trail In Angus

The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind residents and visitors that the Barrie Collingwood Rail Trail (BCRY) is designated ...

The events leading up to Canada Day

By Brian Lockhart Canada Day is a celebration of our nation and what we have become. However, it is important to remember the history of ...

Sports

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 ...

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 ...

Categories

• 911
• Archive
• Commentary, Opinion
• Contents
• Feature articles
• Featured
• General News
• Headline News
• Health & Wellness
• Letters
• News
• News and Sports
• Politically Speaking
• Sports

Archives

Archives Select Month July 2026  (24) June 2026  (53) May 2026  (50) April 2026  (82) March 2026  (63) February 2026  (64) January 2026  (85) December 2025  (36) November 2025  (59) October 2025  (69) September 2025  (48) August 2025  (62) July 2025  (49) June 2025  (56) May 2025  (57) April 2025  (54) March 2025  (40) February 2025  (50) January 2025  (67) December 2024  (37) November 2024  (61) October 2024  (69) September 2024  (53) August 2024  (59) July 2024  (39) June 2024  (59) May 2024  (37) April 2024  (44) March 2024  (35) February 2024  (73) January 2024  (49) December 2023  (46) November 2023  (13) October 2023  (52) September 2023  (31) August 2023  (44) July 2023  (37) June 2023  (52) May 2023  (52) April 2023  (52) March 2023  (85) February 2023  (39) January 2023  (54) December 2022  (51) November 2022  (41) October 2022  (73) September 2022  (35) August 2022  (36) July 2022  (45) June 2022  (38) May 2022  (37) April 2022  (52) March 2022  (49) February 2022  (39) January 2022  (44) December 2021  (38) November 2021  (34) October 2021  (26) September 2021  (52) August 2021  (38) July 2021  (50) June 2021  (42) May 2021  (39) April 2021  (60) March 2021  (45) February 2021  (40) January 2021  (40) December 2020  (37) November 2020  (39) October 2020  (50) September 2020  (33) August 2020  (37) July 2020  (44) June 2020  (39) May 2020  (46) April 2020  (32) March 2020  (19) February 2020  (15) January 2020  (23) December 2019  (13) November 2019  (20) October 2019  (16) September 2019  (15) August 2019  (19) July 2019  (17) June 2019  (18) May 2019  (20) April 2019  (18) March 2019  (18) February 2019  (16) January 2019  (12) December 2018  (12) November 2018  (15) October 2018  (15) September 2018  (16) August 2018  (14) July 2018  (13) June 2018  (14) May 2018  (12) April 2018  (9) March 2018  (16) February 2018  (13) January 2018  (10) December 2017  (8) November 2017  (8) October 2017  (9) September 2017  (16) August 2017  (29) July 2017  (14) June 2017  (13) May 2017  (21) April 2017  (17) January 2017  (9) December 2016  (13) November 2016  (25) October 2016  (18) September 2016  (15) August 2016  (20) July 2016  (17) June 2016  (24) May 2016  (19) April 2016  (13) August 2013  (2)