Ward 7 candidate Stefano Mercuri says growth must pay for infrastructure

With the upcoming municipal election on Oct. 26, we invited each councillor candidate to respond to the same three questions about their reason for running, priorities and vision for the municipality, and qualifications. Their responses are published below as submitted, ...

Ward 7 candidate Andrea Jacks prioritizes budget responsibility in New Tecumseth

With the upcoming municipal election on Oct. 26, we invited each councillor candidate to respond to the same three questions about their reason for running, ...

Dr. Kent Newton celebrates 30 years of helping local residents with chiropractic treatment

By Brian Lockhart After 30 years of helping local residents and other patients who arrive from a considerable distance, Dr. Kent Newton says he has ...

Ward 6 candidate Shira Harrison McIntyre warns of costs tied to expansion

With the upcoming municipal election on Oct. 26, we invited each councillor candidate to respond to the same three questions about their reason for running, ...

Ward 6 candidate Kyle Warren prioritizes infrastructure, transparency and taxpayer value

With the upcoming municipal election on Oct. 26, we invited each councillor candidate to respond to the same three questions about their reason for running, ...

Ward 7 candidate Dianna Del Bianco emphasizes responsible growth in New Tecumseth

With the upcoming municipal election on Oct. 26, we invited each councillor candidate to respond to the same three questions about their reason for running, ...

Matthews House Hospice annual gala features ‘An Enchanted Evening’

By Brian Lockhart Matthews House Hospice in Alliston is inviting the South Simcoe community to come together for its 15th annual Giving Hearts Gala. This ...

Age-Friendly leaders recognized for making a difference

By Brian Lockhart Nineteen individuals, businesses and organizations were honoured at the County of Simcoe’s 2026 Age-Friendly Recognition Awards ceremony on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Through ...

Province investing over $1 million in support of Matthews House Hospice programming

By Brian Lockhart The Ontario government is providing $1,078,000 in one-time funding to continue the palliative-focused community support service pilot program at Matthews House Hospice ...

New helipad officially opens at Stevenson Memorial Hospital

By Brian Lockhart Stevenson Memorial Hospital held a special ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, Oct. 1, to officially open its brand new helipad. The structure had ...

Incumbent Ward 2 Coun. Wendy Gabrek calls for strong advocacy amid provincial growth mandates

With the upcoming municipal election on Oct. 26, we invited each candidate to respond to the same four questions about their reason for running, priorities ...

Grade 7 immunization program returning to Simcoe Muskoka

By Brian Lockhart In partnership with local school boards, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit will be bringing vaccine clinics to schools this fall to ...

Buying a property regulated by the conservation authority: what you need to know

By Brian Lockhart Many people may like the thought of purchasing a rural property with a stream or river running through the area. It can ...

Flu and COVID-19 vaccines available to high-risk individuals ahead of respiratory illness season

By Brian Lockhart Influenza and COVID-19 vaccines are becoming available for people at higher risk of serious illness from these viruses. Long-term care homes and ...

OPP and MTO conduct joint commercial motor vehicle enforcement

By Brian Lockhart Several truck drivers learned the hard way about the importance of keeping their vehicles in a safe operating condition after members of ...

County of Simcoe recognizes age-friendly champions

By Brian Lockhart As communities across Canada recognized National Seniors Day, the County of Simcoe is shining a spotlight on the individuals, businesses, and organizations ...

Local author releases new children’s book

By Brian Lockhart While some authors struggle with writing the number of words it takes to create a novel, Alliston author Delano Brown found himself ...

Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority prepares for transition to regional authority

By Brian Lockhart The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) Board of Directors has unanimously approved its 2027 Business Plan and Budget. This is a transitional ...

CONTACT’s annual Coats for Kids campaign starts in October

By Brian Lockhart CONTACT Community Services has announced the launch of its 22nd annual Coats for Kids Campaign. This is a local initiative aimed at ...

Kevin Lord Foundation makes donation to Stevenson Memorial Hospital Foundation

By Brian Lockhart It was a good day for hitting the links when 152 golfers turned out for the annual Kevin Lord Memorial Foundation Golf ...

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 ...

Alliston Hornets remain undefeated after a pair of weekend games

By Brian Lockhart The Alliston Hornets are now the only undefeated team in the Provincial Junior Hockey League after winning both of their games over ...

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 ...

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