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Exploring a mystery in South Simcoe Theatre’s production of ‘Colours in the Storm’

By Brian Lockhart It was 1917 when Canadian artist Tom Thomson died under unusual circumstances on a lake in Algonquin Park. Since then, his life and his work have been celebrated, examined, and shrouded in mystery. The final few years ...

Simcoe County council raises concerns over province’s plan to appoint warden

By Brian Lockhart Simcoe County council will see the number of regional councillors reduced from 32 to 17 after the next municipal election. Reducing the ...

Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit cautions well owners during flood season

By Brian Lockhart With recent warnings of flooding in the region, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reminding citizens to take precautions to keep ...

Stevenson Memorial Hospital launches Emergency Department Rapid Assessment Zone

By Brian Lockhart Stevenson Memorial Hospital has announced the official launch of its new Rapid Assessment Zone (RAZ) in the Emergency Department. The RAZ is ...

Team Panama selects Nottawasaga Resort as World Cup base camp

By Brian Lockhart With a lot of excitement around the FIFA World Cup coming to Canada in 2026, the Town of New Tecumseth has announced ...

CONTACT Community Services honours volunteers at annual dinner

By Brian Lockhart Many organizations rely on volunteers to accomplish their mission of helping the community in many different ways. National Volunteer Week was celebrated ...

Explore in-demand careers at Simcoe County Skilled Trades Fair

By Brian Lockhart If you have considered a job in the trades, there is an opportunity to learn about rewarding career opportunities at the Simcoe ...

County honouring 911 heroes at Tri-Service Public Safety Awards ceremony

By Brian Lockhart The Simcoe County Tri-Service Public Safety Awards ceremony is marking its 15th year of recognizing and celebrating the dedication of the region’s ...

Alliston & District Humane Society celebrates opening of new addition

By Brian Lockhart The Alliston & District Humane Society is celebrating the opening of a new addition that doubles the facility’s space and provides the ...

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 ...

Health and Wellness

General News

Splash pads will be open on May 15

By Brian Lockhart As summer approaches, there are plenty of ways to stay cool and have some fun during the warmer weather. Beginning on May ...

Special Occasion Parking is available over the summer

By Brian Lockhart The Town of New Tecumseth’s Special Occasion Parking Permit Program is back and will be running from April 16 to Nov. 14. ...

Orientation session for enrolling children in kindergarten coming to local schools

The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is soon holding school orientation sessions for parents looking to enroll their children in kindergarten. These sessions are ...

Temporary patio program open for the summer

By Brian Lockhart The Town of New Tecumseth’s Temporary Restaurant Patio Program will again be offered in 2026, providing local restaurants with the opportunity to ...

Earthfest celebrated with a week of fun, learning and sustainable action

By Brian Lockhart The Town of New Tecumseth is inviting residents to take part in Earthfest 2026. This is a week-long series of sustainability-focused events ...

Health Unit issues drug after increase in related deaths

By Brian Lockhart The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has issued an emergency drug alert regarding unregulated substances in the region. The Health Unit is ...

Annual Arbour Day sale at the Tiffin Centre

By Brian Lockhart If you have property that you would like to see deliver some shade, stabilize the ground, or just beautify your surroundings, the ...

Local man planning long-distance cycling-running journey in support of autism

By Brian Lockhart A local man is planning a long-distance run/bike trip from Windsor to Ottawa to raise funds and awareness for autism.Adam McEachern, an ...

Heritage Fair returns to Simcoe County Museum

By Brian Lockhart What happens when curiosity meets Canadian history? You get the Simcoe County Heritage Fair at the Simcoe County Museum. The fair is ...

New Tecumseth council receives tax arrears report

By Brian Lockhart The Town of New Tecumseth received a report at the April 13 council meeting detailing the status of property tax arrears as ...

Sports

Schmalz Cup Junior C finalists will be decided later this week

By Brian Lockhart The final two teams playing for this year’s 2026 Junior Provincial Schmalz Cup will be decided this week as the semi-finals wrap ...

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. ...

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