Parking lot and lower entrance closed at local hospital for renovations

By Brian Lockhart Stevenson Memorial Hospital’s lower parking lot across from Riverdale Park is undergoing revitalization and is temporarily closed. The lower parking lot will be reshaped and paved in preparation for the new hospital facility. The lot closed on ...

Deputy mayor candidate Steven Dollmaier discusses growth, infrastructure and finances

With the upcoming municipal election on October 26, we invited each candidate to respond to the same four questions abouttheir reason for running, priorities and ...

New Tecumseth mayor candidate Jaison Waldman weighs in on biggest issues facing voters

With the upcoming municipal election on October 26, we invited each candidate to respond to the same four questions abouttheir reason for running, priorities and ...

Ontario Trillium Grants fund five local programs

By Brian Lockhart The Ontario government is providing five non-profit organizations in Simcoe-Grey with $413,200 in funding this year through the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s Capital ...

Skilled Trades & Technology Centre connects residents with in-demand careers

By Brian Lockhart The Town of New Tecumseth is investing in the future through innovative partnerships, hands-on learning opportunities, and forward-thinking initiatives that connect residents ...

OPP sergeant from Alliston charged in child exploitation investigation

By Brian Lockhart An Alliston resident and Ontario Provincial Police Sergeant with 28 years of service has been arrested and charged in connection to a ...

Deputy mayor candidate Marc Biss outlines priorities, qualifications and vision

With the upcoming municipal election on October 26, we invited each candidate to respond to the same four questions abouttheir reason for running, priorities and ...

Incumbent Mayor Richard Norcross outlines plan for growth in New Tecumseth

With the upcoming municipal election on October 26, we invited each candidate to respond to the same four questions abouttheir reason for running, priorities and ...

New Tecumseth mayor candidate Stephanie MacLellan shares her vision for the town

With the upcoming municipal election on October 26, we invited each candidate to respond to the same four questions abouttheir reason for running, priorities and ...

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 ...

Plan ahead for respiratory virus season to keep babies safe: Health unit

By Brian Lockhart The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reminding parents-to-be and families with new babies to plan for respiratory virus season. This includes ...

Town plans environmental assessment for water booster pumping stations

By Brian Lockhart The Town of New Tecumseth is undertaking a Schedule B Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for the addition of two water booster pumping ...

Annual low-cost rabies vaccination clinics coming to Alliston, Tottenham

By Brian Lockhart Veterinarians in Simcoe County are once again offering low-cost rabies vaccination clinics to help pet owners protect their dogs and cats from ...

Police warn of recent cellphone service provider fraud

By Brian Lockhart Ontario Provincial Police officers are investigating multiple instances of cellphone service provider fraud and are reminding the public to remain cautious of ...

Families invited to join National Breastfeeding Week celebrations

By Brian Lockhart National Breastfeeding Week is observed annually from Oct. 1 to 7, highlighting the benefits breastfeeding provides to babies and families. To mark ...

Last Blast brings vintage construction equipment to Simcoe County Museum

By Brian Lockhart If you enjoy seeing vintage steam-powered machines, you will appreciate the Last Blast event at the Simcoe County Museum. The museum, in ...

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 ...

Alliston Hornets take early lead in PJHL division standings

By Brian Lockhart The Alliston Hornets are tied for first place with the Orillia Terriers after the opening few games of the North Carruthers Division ...

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 ...

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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