Missing person in Alliston located deceased in Boyne River

By Brian Lockhart Members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police have concluded their search for a missing 30-year-old male last seen in Alliston in July. Police initially requested public assistance in locating a missing Alliston resident on ...

Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame inducts former Tottenham resident later this month

By Brian Lockhart A man who was born and raised in Tottenham will be inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame in September. ...

Stitch-Y by Ricky is all sewn up with quality handmade products

By Brian Lockhart After a lifetime of sewing, Ricky Blow of Stitch-Y by Ricky is producing and selling high-quality sewn items that are not only ...

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre visits Beeton on whistle-stop tour

By Brian Lockhart Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre visited two locations as part of a whistle-stop tour across the region on Thursday, Aug. 20. The ...

New Tottenham school will open for 2026-27 school year

By Brian Lockhart A new school in Tottenham is scheduled to open for the 2026-27 school year. Our Lady of Peace Catholic Elementary School is ...

Simcoe County welcomes provincial investment of nearly $75 million for long-term care

By Brian Lockhart The County of Simcoe has issued a statement welcoming the Province of Ontario’s announcement of nearly $75 million to strengthen the long-term ...

Police discover human remains in Alliston’s Boyne River

By Brian Lockhart Officers conducting foot patrols in the area of King Street and the Boyne River on Saturday, Aug. 15, shortly after 11:30 a.m., ...

County council approves governance changes, county chair replaces warden

By Brian Lockhart The County of Simcoe has approved a series of governance and procedural changes to support the transition to a new council structure, ...

Construction-trade unions contribute $250,000 to support Stevenson’s redevelopment

Stevenson Memorial Hospital Foundation (SMHF) recently received a combined commitment of $250,000 from the Carpenters and Allied Workers Local 27 and Drywall, Acoustic Lathing & ...

Two new schools under construction in Tottenham

By Brian Lockhart One school is nearing completion and another has shovels in the ground in Tottenham as construction of the two schools continues. A ...

Tottenham trio prepares to tour 11 villages across Ontario through September

By Brian Lockhart A Tottenham-based band is going to go on tour – with a twist. Dorene, an energetic pop-rock band featuring childhood friends Vincent ...

Health unit encourages families to update immunization records by Sept. 21

By Brian Lockhart With school resuming next week, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reminding families of students entering Grades 11 and 12 ...

Stevenson Memorial Hospital Foundation receives $100,000 commitment from Physiomed

By Brian Lockhart The Stevenson Memorial Hospital Foundation has announced it has received a $100,000 commitment from Physiomed and doctors Filipe and Beverly Tiburcio in ...

List of candidates for the local municipal 2026 election

By Brian Lockhart The Ontario municipal elections are still two months away, but the deadline to file as a candidate has passed and a full ...

Young actors achieve success through Gibson School of the Arts

By Brian Lockhart Gibson School of the Arts (GSOTA) is celebrating the 2026 season for its young actors whose talent, dedication, and hard work carried ...

County invests in Barrie property to strengthen homelessness support

By Brian Lockhart The County of Simcoe has acquired properties located at 88 Mulcaster Street and 90 Mulcaster Street in Barrie as an investment in ...

OPP release results of Airplane Enforcement Program over the long weekend

By Brian Lockhart Aggressive drivers may have thought they had clear sailing on the highways over the long weekend; however, police were in the air ...

Work on trails improves safety for users

By Brian Lockhart The Town of New Tecumseth Public Works department has completed work on the Trans Canada Trail between the 3rd Line and the ...

Province provides funds for Seniors Community Grants Projects

By Brian Lockhart The province is providing $95,627 in Seniors Community Grant Projects across Simcoe-Grey, with over $20,000 going to New Tecumseth. Simcoe-Grey MPP Brian ...

Province investing $1.4 million in Stevenson Memorial Hospital

By Brian Lockhart The Province of Ontario is investing $4.48 million to support hospitals in the Simcoe–Grey region. The funds will improve operations and reduce ...

New commander at CFB Borden is Iraq and Afghanistan veteran

By Brian Lockhart The new commander at CFB Borden is an Iraq and Afghanistan veteran who took over command of the base on July 29. ...

Bolton Brewers advance to NDBL senior championship

By Brian Lockhart The Bolton Brewers have advanced to the North Dufferin Baseball League senior championship after eliminating the Owen Sound Baysox in their best-of-five ...

Innisfil Cardinals claim NDBL junior championship with comeback win

By Brian Lockhart Third time was the charm for the Innisfil Cardinals as they claimed their first junior division championship in the North Dufferin Baseball ...

Four teams remain in NDBL senior playoffs

By Brian Lockhart The North Dufferin Baseball League has moved into the second round of the playoffs with four teams now remaining in the quest ...

Baysox advance to second round of NDBL playoffs

By Brian Lockhart The Owen Sound Baysox are the first team to advance to the second round of the North Dufferin Baseball League senior playoffs ...

All-Star games showcase local talent on the diamond

By Brian Lockhart The Tottenham Beeton District Minor Softball Association held its fourth annual All-Star event on the diamond at the Tottenham Community & Fitness ...

NDBL senior division wraps up regular season schedule

By Brian Lockhart The Owen Sound Baysox finished in first place in the senior division of the North Dufferin Baseball League after taking over the ...

Alliston Tennis Club hosts drop-in night for members and visitors

By Brian Lockhart Tennis is a sport that requires skill and good hand-eye coordination. It is also a great way to keep fit and active. ...

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 ...

Ripping off the Band-Aid

By Brock Weir If you were struggling to find your get-up-and-go over the first few days of this week, I’m sure you’re not alone. It ...

My Sister’s Place brings awareness to Intimate Partner Violence

What is IPV? IPV stands for Intimate Partner Violence, which refers to a range of abusive behaviours that occur in intimate relationships, including current or ...

It’s easy – You just make an ‘x’

By Brian Lockhart There’s a municipal election coming up in two months. This is your chance to stay home on election day, then complain about ...

Ukraine –– democracy and corruption

By Gwynne Dyer “Democracy cannot be held hostage by Russia,” said Mihaylo Fedorov, until recently Ukraine’s defence minister. “We must find a legal, safe and ...

Sounds of summer and silence

By Brock Weir Nails on a chalkboard. The sound of an animal in pain. The voice of someone with whom you don’t have a particularly ...

Choose your words wisely

By Brian Lockhart Several years ago, I attended a seminar as part of my job. It was all about workplace safety, and as the safety ...

Recalculating landmarks

I hope he doesn’t hold a grudge. Last May, I did a road trip with my brother to see the King and Queen on their ...

AI and bio-weapons

By Gwynne Dyer ‘Artificial intelligence’ based on Large Language Models is shaping up to be the most efficient destroyer of value since the South Sea ...

Summer Jobs, Lasting Impact: A Student Perspective on Working with CONTACT Community Services

My name is Brianna Staddon, and I’m CONTACT’s social program planner for the duration of the summer. Fresh out of college, I had originally applied ...

You said what?

By Brian Lockhart For the most part, our legal system works well in upholding the law and in deciding punishments in the courts. Many people ...

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