Headline News

Tim Hortons launches spring Smile Cookie Campaign

By Brian Lockhart Everyone loves a chocolate chip cookie. Tim Hortons will once again be hosting its spring Smile Cookie Campaign, with proceeds going to local charities chosen by location owners. This year, Tim Hortons in Alliston at Dunham Drive, ...

Grate Groan-Up Spelling Bee puts contestants’ knowledge to the test in annual showdown

By Brian Lockhart If you’re going to enter a spelling bee, you might as well dress like you want to win. Teams dressed in some ...

Youth arrested in connection to targeted assault of disabled person that was later shared on Snapchat

Officers from South Simcoe Police have arrested and charged a youth in connection to what it calls a targeted and disturbing assault on a vulnerable ...

Tottenham C.R.I.C. Draw & Dance Returns May 2

The countdown is on as Tottenham prepares for one of its most anticipated events of the year — the Tottenham C.R.I.C. Draw & Dance returning ...

Delayed Queen Street resurfacing project to commence in Tottenham

By Brian Lockhart After a previous delay, the Queen Street resurfacing project in Tottenham is scheduled to run through spring. The Town of New Tecumseth ...

Town seeks public comment on massive growth proposed by the province

By Brian Lockhart A proposal by the provincial Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing is causing significant concern among local residents. The proposal outlines massive ...

Equine therapy centre in Tottenham inspires playwright to document her journey

By Brian Lockhart When playwright Anita La Selva lost her partner of many years to alcoholism, she began searching for a way to work through ...

Nominations for town council candidates open next month

By Brian Lockhart Ontario will go to the polls on Oct. 26 to elect municipal governments across the province. Nominations for interested candidates open on ...

Stevenson Memorial Hospital celebrates 30 years of Dialysis Program

By Brian Lockhart Stevenson Memorial Hospital (SMH) in Alliston is currently celebrating 30 years since the inception of its dialysis program. Patients and families, dialysis ...

Youth learn about Great Lakes watershed during Lake Huron Student Conference

By Brian Lockhart The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority welcomed 80 students from across the region to Wasaga Beach to learn about the Great Lakes at ...

County Warden responds to provincial announcement about council reduction

By Brian Lockhart The County of Simcoe will see a reduction in the number of council members when the Better Regional Governance Act passes at ...

Health and Wellness

General News

Simcoe County celebrates National Volunteer Week

By Brian Lockhart The County of Simcoe is celebrating National Volunteer Week from April 19 to 25. This is to recognize the remarkable individuals who ...

County approves 54 applications through Partnership Fund

By Brian Lockhart The County of Simcoe has approved 54 successful applications totalling $400,370 through the 2026 Experience Simcoe County Partnership Fund. The program will ...

Fundraising hockey game for Stevenson Memorial Hospital Foundation on this weekend

By Brian Lockhart While the hockey season is pretty much over, there is still one more game you can attend if you’re a fan, and ...

Simcoe Mukoka District Health Unit offers programs to help families get dental care

By Brian Lockhart The Simcoe Muskoka District Health is highlighting the importance of oral health during April – Oral Health Month in Canada – and ...

SCDSB students to represent Simcoe County at national science fair

In late March, elementary and secondary students from across Simcoe County represented their schools at the Simcoe County Regional Science and Technology Fair (SCRSTF), an ...

NVCA issues water level warning after several days of rain

By Brian Lockhart The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority has issued a water level warning after warmer temperatures and associated snowmelt, combined with several days of ...

Celebrate Earth Day at the Simcoe County Museum

By Brian Lockhart The first Earth Day was held on April 22, 1970, when activists called on people to join a grassroots demonstration.  In response ...

Heavy rainfall causes unsafe road conditions for drivers throughout the region: OPP

As heavy rainfall continues across the region, the Central Region Headquarters of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding drivers that safety starts behind the ...

Leaf and yard waste collection restarts in April

By Brian Lockhart The County of Simcoe has commenced leaf and yard waste collection across the region, beginning the weeks of April 6 and 13, ...

Health Unit returning to schools for spring Grade 7 immunizations

By Brian Lockhart Immunization nurses from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit will return to local schools to complete the routine immunization series for Grade ...

Sports

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 ...

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 ...

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