Town receives status report on Raymond A. Barker water treatment plant expansion

By Brian Lockhart The Town of New Tecumseth council received a status report on the Raymond A. Barker Water Treatment Plant expansion at the March 9 council meeting. The report states that project budget expenditures are currently on track, and ...

Premier Ford visits Stevenson Memorial Hospital to launch redevelopment project

By Brian Lockhart Ontario Premier Doug Ford, along with local dignitaries and mayors of towns in the region, arrived at Stevenson Memorial Hospital in Alliston ...

From Green Team to Stage Crew: Volunteers needed for Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival

By Sam Odrowski Orangeville’s favourite festival is returning in early June, and volunteers are needed to make it a success. The 22nd Annual Orangeville Blue ...

Local resident asks for Council’s help in clearing winter windrows

By Brian Lockhart If you own a home in Canada, there’s no doubt you have experienced the frustration of shovelling your driveway after a snowfall, ...

Simcoe County council receives update on Simcoe Village Campus, approves homeless funding allocations

By Brian Lockhart Simcoe County council has released highlights from its February 2026 council meeting. Simcoe Village Campus project update Council has approved several enhancements ...

Tools in the Trade Boot Camp educates participants on opportunities across Ontario

By Brian Lockhart The Town of New Tecumseth and Support Ontario Youth hosted a Tools in the Trade Skilled Trades Boot Camp at the town ...

Blackhorse Village Players prepare for production of ‘Old Wives Tales’

By Brian Lockhart Marriage – what is it good for? Pre-wedding jitters, settling into married life, and the end of an era are all explored ...

Alliston man charged after threatening premier

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged an individual in relation to a threat made against the Premier of Ontario.On Friday, Feb. 13, the OPP ...

New Tecumseth veterinarian honoured with 2026 Award of Merit

By Brian Lockhart Dr. Michael Corradini, a veterinarian in New Tecumseth, has received the 2026 Award of Merit from the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA). ...

Seniors’ care and housing options expanded at Simcoe Village

By Brian Lockhart Progress continues at the County of Simcoe’s redevelopment of Simcoe Village Campus in Beeton, with several new enhancements now incorporated into the ...

Hats, Heels, and High Tea fundraiser to benefit local women’s shelter

By Brian Lockhart My Sister’s Place in Alliston will host its annual Hats, Heels, and High Tea fundraiser to not only raise funds but also ...

OPP investigating arson at new house in Alliston

By Brian Lockhart Members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to a reported structure fire on Lawrence D. Pridham Avenue in ...

Alliston-based artisan takes hands-on approach to create custom jewelry

By Brian Lockhart A local artisan has taken jewelry design to a new level, using wire, gemstones, and glass to create one-of-a-kind pieces she designs ...

Annual Washer-Toss event coming up in April

By Brian Lockhart It is time to start practicing your technique if you plan on entering this year’s JAK Fund Washer Toss event. You can ...

Young resident recognized for fundraising efforts

By Brian Lockhart A local resident has been recognized with an award from the Town of New Tecumseth for her fundraising efforts on behalf of ...

Spring Clean-Up Event returns to New Tecumseth next month

By Brian Lockhart If you are proud of your town, and like to see it remain clean and litter-free, you can participate in a town-wide ...

Seedy Saturday coming to Beeton Library

By Brian Lockhart There may still be snow on the ground, and it will be several weeks before you start thinking about planting a spring ...

NVCA reviews service fees, approves preferred vendors, shares upcoming events

By Brian Lockhart The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority has released the highlights from its board meeting in February 2026. Conservation service fees As directed by ...

New Tecumseth seeks community input to determine future of local museum

By Brian Lockhart The Town of New Tecumseth is inviting residents to help shape the future of the Museum on the Boyne’s offerings through a ...

Fraud Prevention Month brings hidden crime into the spotlight

By Brian Lockhart The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre has released statistics about fraud across the country. Fraud is one of the fastest-growing crimes in Canada, but ...

NVCA urges caution as flood potential risk is rated as ‘high’

By Brian Lockhart The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority has issued a Flood Watch statement as spring conditions are melting the existing snowpack. The current flood ...

Alliston Hornets win series over Orillia to compete in North Carruthers Division final

By Brian Lockhart The Alliston Hornets are going to the North Carruthers Division championships series after a four-game sweep over the Orillia Terriers in their ...

Hornets win first round with four-game sweep over Huntsville

The Alliston Hornets have advanced to the second round of the North Carruthers Division after a four-game sweep over the Huntsville Otters in their quarter-final ...

Knights of Columbus host Free Throw District Championships

By Brian Lockhart The Knights of Columbus held their 56th annual Free Throw District Championships at Holy Family School in Alliston on Saturday, Feb. 14. ...

Alliston Hornets lead Huntsville 2-0 in quarter-final playoff round

By Brian Lockhart The Alliston Hornets are leading 2-0 in their quarter-final North Carruthers Division playoff series against the Huntsville Otters. The Hornets arrived at ...

PJHL playoffs underway across the province

By Brian Lockhart After a successful 42-game regular season, the Provincial Junior Hockey League has moved into the playoffs to see which teams will be ...

Knights of Columbus host annual Free Throw Basketball Competition

By Brian Lockhart The Knights of Columbus St. Paul the Apostle Council hosted its annual Free Throw Basketball Competition on Saturday, Jan. 24. The annual ...

STA Stingers junior boys maintain first place in basketball standings

By Brian Lockhart The St. Thomas Aquinas Stingers junior boys’ basketball team is having a hot season, currently in first place in the CSASC standings. ...

Alliston Hornets remain in second place with three games left in regular season

By Brian Lockhart After winning both games over the past week, the Alliston Hornets remain in second place in the North Carruthers Division of the ...

Third period costs the Tottenham Railers in home game against Meaford Knights

By Brian Lockhart It all came down to the third period when the Tottenham Railers hosted the Meaford Knights at the Tottenham Community Centre arena ...

First-period blitz gives Alliston Hornets a win over Huntsville Otters

By Brian Lockhart A huge first period set the tone for Friday’s game between the Alliston Hornets and the Huntsville Otters at the New Tecumseth ...

Bill C-22 embraced by law enforcement

By Mark Pavilons Law enforcement officials across the province are welcoming changes contained in Bill C-22 (Part 2), that focus on electronic service providers (ESPs). ...

Answering the call

Do you always answer the phone when it rings, vibrates, or lights up? If you are, you might be in good company. A few years ...

Monthly Message: More than food – new programs strengthening community support

Communities grow and change over time, and the organizations that support them must grow as well. At the Alliston Food Bank, the goal has always ...

The Olympics

By Brian Lockhart I used to love watching the Olympics. Other than Wide World of Sports, which used to air sometime around 4 p.m. on ...

Monthly Message: CONTACT Amanda’s story

Often, when a community member comes to CONTACT for support, the request is multi-layered. A request for more affordable housing options may lead to the ...

Change you can set your watch to

By Brock Weir I’ve never had the best of lucks with clocks. From the time I first set foot in a school setting at the ...

Women’s Day

By Brian Lockhart The ‘world’ will be celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8. International Women’s Day is celebrated globally as a day to celebrate ...

Monthly Message: Mother Earth’s unconditional love may be over

Throughout most of its existence, Mother Earth (or nature), has unconditionally and abundantly provided the essential requirements for creation and sustainability for all life on ...

A basketful of creativity and wonder

By Brock Weir A lot can happen over the course of a week – and the impact of all the myriad possibilities sometimes hits differently ...

Traffic calming

According to the Ontario Road Safety 2024 report, there were 27,292 vehicle accidents, 409 were fatal, and 24,545 resulted in personal injury. Most of these ...

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