Rapid fire response from South Simcoe Police saves dozens of farm animals

On May 6, at approximately 11:10 p.m., South Simcoe Police were notified of a barn fire on Innisfil Beach Road in Innisfil after smoke and signs of fire were observed inside the barn through security cameras. Concerned for the safety ...

Council approves release of $750,000 for Stevenson Memorial Hospital Foundation

By Brian Lockhart New Tecumseth council has approved the immediate and full release of its $750,000 pledge to the Stevenson Memorial Hospital Foundation (SMHF) in ...

Film explores the questions surrounding the sudden death of a local youth

By Brian Lockhart He was just 17 years old and a well-known local hockey player with the Beeton Stingers. Sean Hartman died suddenly in 2021, ...

Tottenham resident wins big in Sault St. Marie hospital draw

By Brian Lockhart A Tottenham resident won it big in a hospital foundation 50/50 draw.Maciej Grabowski won the $75,650 jackpot in the Sault Area Hospital ...

Autism Heroes Road Trip passes through New Tecumseth

By Brian Lockhart The Autism Heroes Road Trip arrived in Adjala-Tosorontio and Alliston on Tuesday, May 5, escorted by supporters, police, and fire trucks. Adam ...

Stevenson Memorial Hospital celebrates 30 years of Midwifery Program

By Brian Lockhart Stevenson Memorial Hospital is celebrating a 30-year partnership with the Alliston Midwives – Caring Hands Midwifery Services. The anniversary coincided with International ...

New Tecumseth confirms correspondence to the province after special council meeting

By Brian Lockhart A province-wide proposal for massive development in New Tecumseth has raised significant concerns among residents and New Tecumseth council. A special council ...

New Tecumseth Mayor releases statement in support of local manufacturing

By Brian Lockhart Following media reports that Honda Canada has decided to halt plans for an electric vehicle (EV) facility in Alliston, New Tecumseth Mayor ...

Pickleball-related noise remains a consideration for installation of new courts

Council selects Tottenham Community and Fitness Centre as location for new pickleball courts By Brian Lockhart It is a popular, fast-growing sport, and enthusiasts love ...

New ownership at Woodington Lake Golf Club plans fresh vibe at the club

By Brian Lockhart Two redesigned courses and a new youthful vibe are planned for Woodington Lake Golf Club after new owners acquired the Tottenham golf ...

Friends of the Sheldon organize effort to save outdoor education centre

By Brian Lockhart Imagine looking up into the night sky, and for the first time, really seeing the stars. For kids growing up in downtown ...

South Simcoe Police investigate theft of $300,000 in merchandise from 400 Market

South Simcoe Police are requesting assistance from the public in relation to a theft which occurred at the 400 Market located at Industrial Park Road ...

Heading to the cottage? Test your well water prior to drinking

By Brian Lockhart The Victoria Day long weekend in Canada marks the unofficial start of summer. For many people, that means heading north to the ...

NVCA releases report highlighting modernization and efficiency

By Brian Lockhart The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority has released its 2025 Annual Report, showcasing a year of aggressive modernization and operational efficiency designed to ...

Tottenham Masonic Lodge No 467 GRC moves to Alliston after more than 100 years

By Ken Pratt Tottenham Lodge No. 467 GRC, a respected Masonic institution with roots dating back to its 1904 Charter, has announced a significant transition ...

County seeks community members to serve on Joint Compliance Audit Committee

By Brian Lockhart The County of Simcoe is inviting residents to serve their community by applying to become a member of the Joint Compliance Audit ...

Walk for Suicide Awareness supports prevention and education

By Brian Lockhart As many suicides are not made public or, in some cases, not even acknowledged, you may be surprised to learn the real ...

Spring has sprung: How to protect against Lyme disease when enjoying nature

By Brian Lockhart Now that spring has arrived, so has the danger of encountering ticks when hiking or being in places where they thrive. If ...

Health Unit will resume beach water testing in June

By Brian Lockhart Enjoying a sunny day at the beach is a popular local pastime in the region, with many sand-covered lakeside parks available to ...

Rotary inducts four new members into New Tecumseth Club

By Brian Lockhart The Rotary Club of New Tecumseth held a special meeting on Monday, April 27, to induct four new members into the group. ...

Flowers and plants bloom at Banting Memorial High School during annual plant sale

By Brian Lockhart The Green Industries Program at Banting Memorial High School held its annual plant sale on Saturday, May 2, and saw many visitors ...

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 ...

Alliston Hornets’ overtime win against Stayner keeps championship series alive

By Brian Lockhart The Alliston Hornets are back in it after winning Game 5 of their North Carruthers Division championship series in overtime over the ...

Alliston Curling Club to host Meltdown Spiel

By Brian Lockhart It’s almost time to take the ice out, and to celebrate the end of the season, but before that happens, the Alliston ...

Stayner Siskins tie North Carruthers Division Championship series with Alliston Hornets

By Brian Lockhart The biggest crowd of the year turned out to see Game 2 of the Alliston Hornets–Stayner Siskins championship series as they battled ...

Maximizing summer

By Brock Weir After a long, arduous winter that extended far longer into May than it had any business to, there was a cause for ...

It’s a funny language

By Brian Lockhart Several years ago, I had a part-time job in a local place doing rather mundane, assembly-line work. It was unusual, as half ...

From garden to table: Sharing fresh food with our community

As the warmer weather arrives and gardens begin to take shape across our community, there is a sense of excitement that comes with planting season. ...

Israel: The widening war

By Gwynne Dyer There are really two wars in the Middle East, and only one of them is paused. The US-Iran war has been stuck ...

Always go straight to the top

By Brian Lockhart As a person who travels around this great province quite a bit, I have a couple of regions that are my favourites. ...

Monthly Message: Grey’s for Greens encourages livin’ the life, sustainably

Sustainability is increasingly being adopted as a lifestyle choice. With intention, it can be woven into almost all of our daily decisions as we transition ...

Reflections on Mary Simon

By Brock Weir When push comes to shove, I think it’s safe to say that Canadians are proud of our country. Sure, there are those ...

Don’t worry – it’s paid for

By Brian Lockhart Throughout history, Western societies have always understood that sometimes people experience hardships beyond their control. A person could become sick and unable ...

Town proposed massive growth

After reading last week’s proposed growth plan from our elected officials, I was left shaking my head at the proposal’s lunacy. I understand “some” growth ...

Speaking English badly

By Gwynne Dyer It is a matter of chronic surprise that politicians, otherwise well-trained in saying just the right thing for the audience they are ...

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