Bellissimo Family pledges $100,000 in support of new construction at local hospital

By Brian Lockhart A pledge of $100,000 to Stevenson Memorial Hospital Foundation’s redevelopment campaign has been made by Chris and Meggie Bellissimo. In recognition of their commitment, the Bellissimo family will have the opportunity to name a patient room once ...

New Tecumseth council holds final meeting before 2026 election

By Brian Lockhart New Tecumseth council held its final meeting before the 2026 municipal election that will take place on Monday, Oct. 26. Of the ...

Man who frequents Alliston wanted by Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement Squad

The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a federal offender wanted on a Canada-wide warrant as a result ...

Matthews House Hospice has a full day of fun with Annual Golf Tournament

By Brian Lockhart Matthews House Hospice in Alliston held its Annual Golf Tournament on Wednesday, Aug. 26, at Bear Creek Golf Club in Utopia. This ...

Mayor’s Bursary Golf Tournament supports local residents in post-secondary education

By Brian Lockhart New Tecumseth Mayor Richard Norcross hosted the fourth annual Charity Bursary Cup Classic on Tuesday, Sept. 15, at the Nottawasaga Resort. This ...

New Tecumseth council holds final meeting before 2026 election

By Brian Lockhart New Tecumseth council held its final meeting before the 2026 municipal election that will take place on Monday, Oct. 26. Of the ...

Son of a Bull comedy tour coming to Loretto

By Brian Lockhart Comedian Eric Johnston is bringing his Son of a Bull Comedy Tour to the Loretto Restaurant Country Bar as part of his ...

Investments in emergency care look to reduce ambulance response times in Simcoe

By Brian Lockhart The Ontario government is investing $38.3 million in the County of Simcoe to connect more people to emergency care faster and increase ...

20-year-old suspect in Essa abduction case released on bail

By Brian Lockhart One of two suspects arrested in Essa Township on abduction charges on Sept. 2 has been released on bail. Samuel Kelly, 20, ...

Doors Open invites residents and visitors to County cultural and heritage sites

By Brian Lockhart Tourism Simcoe County, in partnership with its municipal partners, has announced the return of Doors Open Simcoe County. The event celebrates the ...

Several events coming to the Museum on the Boyne this fall

By Brian Lockhart If you are looking for special local events this fall, the Town of New Tecumseth invites residents and visitors to take part ...

Around 800 students remain eligible for suspension if not vaccinated

By Brian Lockhart Around 800 Grade 11 and 12 students remain eligible for suspension if they don’t get their required vaccinations up to date. In ...

Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit warns of West Nile virus threat

By Brian Lockhart It may be starting to feel like fall, but mosquitoes are still active, and the risk of West Nile virus remains high. ...

Banting Homestead Heritage Park & Museum on the Boyne present exhibits on residental school

Banting Homestead Heritage Park and Museum on the Boyne are honoured to present two exhibits that explore the history and lasting impacts of Canada’s residential ...

Celebrate artistry, heritage, and craftsmanship at the quilt, rug, and artisan fair

By Brian Lockhart If you enjoy seeing and buying unique handcrafted items, you can discover the remarkable talent of local artisans at the Simcoe County ...

Road closures during Beeton Fall Fair

By Brian Lockhart The annual Beeton Fall Fair will take place on Sept. 18, 19, and 20, and residents are reminded that streets will be ...

Night work scheduled for Victoria Street reconstruction project

By Brian Lockhart Residents living near Victoria Street in Alliston are advised that, as part of the ongoing Victoria Street Reconstruction Project, project contractor Fermar ...

How to be prepared for hunting season in Ontario

By Brian Lockhart With the fall hunting season approaching, you should be aware of the legal requirements for hunting in Ontario if you plan on ...

Doors Open event at historic Fort Willow

By Brian Lockhart Step into history at Fort Willow Conservation Area during Doors Open Simcoe County. Visitors are invited to discover one of Simcoe County’s ...

MPP Brian Saunderson appointed as Ontario Minister of Sport

By Brian Lockhart Brian Saunderson, MPP for Simcoe-Grey, has been appointed Ontario Minister of Sport. MPP Saunderson was called to Queen’s Park on Thursday, Sept. ...

New bottle fill station now open in Tottenham

By Brian Lockhart Residents and visitors can now enjoy free access to safe, high-quality municipal drinking water by visiting Tottenham’s new bottle station. The station ...

New Lowell Knights win North Dufferin Baseball’s senior division championship

By Brian Lockhart The New Lowell Knights are back-to-back North Dufferin Baseball League (NDBL) senior division champions after winning the final series in five games ...

Alliston Hornets win home opener against Penetang Kings 6-2

By Brian Lockhart The junior hockey season is underway in New Tecumseth, and local fans were treated to a win at the Alliston Hornets home ...

North Dufferin Baseball League senior championship series tied after two games

By Brian Lockhart The North Dufferin Baseball League senior championship series is tied after the opening games over the weekend. In this year’s championship, the ...

Alliston Hornets season starts on Friday

By Brian Lockhart It’s hockey season, and the Provincial Junior Hockey League (PJHL) schedule gets underway this week, with the first games being played on ...

Senior North Dufferin Baseball League championship starts this weekend

By Brian Lockhart The entire North Dufferin Baseball League (NBDL) senior division season will come down to two teams battling it out for this year’s ...

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 ...

My Sister’s Place shares warning signs of abusive relationship and how to safely leave

What is a red flag? Red flags are warning signs or behaviours that indicate a person may be experiencing or at risk of experiencing abuse. ...

Torchbearers

By Brock Weir It started off as a day almost like any other – aside from having to put a bit more attention into our ...

Teach a man to fish

By Brian Lockhart ‘Give a man a fish, and he will eat for a day; teach a man to fish, and he will eat for ...

Back to reality?

By Brock Weir Here it is. It was unavoidable. We tried to stave it off as long as we could. We knew it was coming, ...

‘Wait for September’

By Gwynne Dyer Making predictions in print is rarely a good idea, and saying ‘I told you so’ is always rude, but rules are made ...

Community raffle brings ‘Good Vibes’ and generosity to CONTACT

This summer, CONTACT Community Services, in collaboration with the Friends of the New Tecumseth Library, rolled out a community raffle aimed at supporting local families ...

All inclusive

By Brian Lockhart Many organizations, clubs, and government agencies like to use the phrase “we are inclusive” to make people believe they allow anyone to ...

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 ...

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