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., made the grim discovery of human remains. The preliminary information suggests this is an isolated ...

Attempted murder charge laid against Barrie man following targeted attack in Bradford

A Barrie man is facing multiple criminal charges, including attempted murder, following a targeted incident in Bradford West Gwillimbury. On the evening of Aug. 6, ...

Town donates $750,000 to Stevenson Memorial Hospital Foundation for redevelopment project

By Brian Lockhart The Town of New Tecumseth has donated $750,000 to the Stevenson Memorial Hospital Foundation (SMHF) in support of its ‘Because of You’ ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Innisfil Community Foundation supports hospital foundation with $10,000 cheque

By Brian Lockhart The Stevenson Memorial Hospital Foundation has announced it has received a $10,000 grant from the Innisfil Community Foundation in support of new ...

Council receives follow-up report on Canada North Vehicles

By Brian Lockhart Earlier this year, the Simcoe County Auto Mayors appealed to the federal government for practical policy changes that support local manufacturing, protect ...

Rotary Club of New Tecumseth kicks off its Catch the Ace progressive lottery

By Brian Lockhart The Rotary Club of New Tecumseth’s Catch the Ace draw is underway, with the first one held at the Alliston Legion on ...

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. ...

Health Care Connect helps you find a family doctor or nurse practitioner

By Brian Lockhart Many Ontarians don’t currently have a main health care provider, and it can be difficult to find one that is taking new ...

Fire danger rating remains moderate for New Tecumseth

By Brian Lockhart There are currently no burning restrictions in place in the region. During a summer with seasonal, but not overly hot temperatures, the ...

Caledon Community Services receives $25,000 provincial grant

By Brian Lockhart Caledon Community Services received a $25,000 provincial Seniors Community Grant to provide respite care for older adults and support caregivers. Dufferin-Caledon MPP ...

Canadian Festival of Old Cars coming to Simcoe County Museum this weekend

By Brian Lockhart If you like vintage automobiles, this festival will be a great place to spend a day viewing old cars from the last ...

Town representatives will attend 2026 Association of Municipalities of Ontario Conference

By Brian Lockhart Representatives of the Town of New Tecumseth, including Mayor Richard Norcross, who is also chair of the Simcoe Auto Mayors, will attend ...

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 ...

Beeton Lawn Bowling Club celebrates National Bowls Day

By Brian Lockhart The Beeton Lawn Bowling Club celebrated National Bowls Day on Saturday, June 6, by welcoming local residents and offering the chance to ...

Alliston Tennis Club to host introduction to sport for new players

By Brian Lockhart The Alliston Tennis Club is offering young first-time players or those interested in learning the sport the opportunity to come out 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 ...

Laugh early and often

By Brock Weir It was hard to settle into my seat after a particularly active, hectic day – and one that had a bit of ...

CMHA, Oak Valley Health expand services for treatment-resistant depression

By Brock Weir Depression can often be treated through psychotherapy and medication, but for those living with treatment-resistant depression, finding relief can be just out ...

How hot is it?

By Brian Lockhart Predicting the weather has become a very accurate process over the past 20 or so years – maybe longer. Thanks to Doppler ...

August is prime time for accessing seasonal produce at farmer’s markets

How often have you thrown out produce you bought only a few days ago? One of the best ways to avoid that waste is to ...

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