Federal offender apprehended in Alliston after year-long search by police

The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad would like to advise the public that a federal offender who went unlawfully at large on Jan. 15, 2025 has been apprehended in Alliston. Thomas Hackettwas arrested by the Nottawasaga OPP. He is serving ...

Matthews House Hospice receives Trillium Grant for new flooring

By Brian Lockhart Matthews House Hospice (MHH) in Alliston received a $107,000 capital grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation that enabled the Hospice to make ...

New fire station construction progresses on schedule and on budget

By Brian Lockhart New Tecusmeth Town Council received a report on the progress of construction on its new Fire Station #4, in southern Allisotn, during ...

Tottenham man charged in illegal gambling investigation

By Brian Lockhart A Tottenham man was arrested after a multi-jurisdictional police investigation dubbed Project Scala that resulted in charges being laid against nine suspects. ...

New Tecumseth opens applications for Senior of the Year Award

By Brian Lockhart The Town of New Tecumseth recognizes the remarkable contributions of older adults in our community through the annual Senior of the Year ...

Procyon Wildlife seeking volunteers ahead of baby season

By Brian Lockhart If you like animals and have an interest in helping sick or injured wildlife, Procyon Wildlife is looking for volunteers to help ...

Ontario runs low on salt: Shortage affects winter road maintenance

By Brian Lockhart A province-wide salt shortage is forcing cities and towns to adjust road maintenance and ration salt used to de-ice streets and sidewalks. ...

Mansfield to get new elementary school

By Brian Lockhart The community of Mansfield will be getting a new elementary school with space for 328 students. Funding comes from the province’s plan ...

AgKnowledge Forum coming to Gibson Centre, providing information on local opportunities

By Brian Lockhart There will be plenty of information and knowledge shared at the AgKnowledge Forum, hosted by Nottawasaga Futures, later this month. This annual ...

Stevenson Memorial Hospital updates what areas require masks as viral illnesses decline

By Brian Lockhart With a downward trend of influenza and other viral illnesses in local communities and across the region, Stevenson Memorial Hospital (SMH) is ...

Circle Theatre revives New Tecumseth Film Festival with six days of screenings

By Brian Lockhart Film buffs will be looking forward to seeing a variety of different films this week when the Circle Theatre in Alliston hosts ...

Town seeks nominations for Virtual Wall of Honour

By Brian Lockhart The Town of New Tecumseth celebrates individuals who have made a lasting impact on the community by honouring them on the Virtual ...

Simcoe County Museum will host Skate and Sweets on Valentine’s Day

By Brian Lockhart Bring your sweetheart and celebrate Valentine’s Day on the ice at the Simcoe County Museum’s Skate and Sweets outdoor event. You can ...

Beware of the rising trend in police impersonation scams

By Brian Lockhart The Ontario Provincial Police is alerting residents across the region about an emerging scam in which suspects pose as police officers to ...

Awaken Aurora builds on inaugural success with focus on International Women’s Day

By Brock Weir More than 65 women came together at the Aurora Cultural Centre last month for the inaugural Awaken Aurora – The Dawn Within, ...

Simcoe County council provides age-friendly update, reviews recycling collection

By Brian Lockhart The County of Simcoe has released highlights from recent council meetings during January. County council reviewed several reports, discussed items, and presented ...

CONTACT Community Services to launch birdhouse decorating session in March

By Brian Lockhart With spring just around the corner, CONTACT Community Services has announced its free March seniors program. This program features Mini Log Cabin ...

Put on your blue suede shoes, Elvis is coming to the Alliston Legion

By Brian Lockhart If your ears perk up when “Love Me Tender” or “Suspicious Minds” is played on your favourite radio station, you will enjoy ...

New Tecumseth Rotary Club to host Volunteer Fair this weekend

By Brian Lockhart Volunteers play an important part in the community by giving their time to help with local activities, events, and to help fellow ...

NVCA releases highlights from January board meeting

By Brian Lockhart The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority has released the highlights of its recent board meeting held on Jan. 26. NVCA Board of Directors ...

NVCA announces chair and vice chair

By Brian Lockhart Jonathan Scott, Councillor for Bradford West Gwillimbury, and Gail Little, Deputy Mayor of Amaranth, were acclaimed to lead the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation ...

STA Stingers junior boys maintain first place in basketball standings

By Brian Lockhart The St. Thomas Aquinas Stingers junior boys’ basketball team is having a hot season, currently in first place in the CSASC standings. ...

Alliston Hornets remain in second place with three games left in regular season

By Brian Lockhart After winning both games over the past week, the Alliston Hornets remain in second place in the North Carruthers Division of the ...

Third period costs the Tottenham Railers in home game against Meaford Knights

By Brian Lockhart It all came down to the third period when the Tottenham Railers hosted the Meaford Knights at the Tottenham Community Centre arena ...

First-period blitz gives Alliston Hornets a win over Huntsville Otters

By Brian Lockhart A huge first period set the tone for Friday’s game between the Alliston Hornets and the Huntsville Otters at the New Tecumseth ...

Alliston Hornets game postponed, team remains first in North Carruthers Divison

By Brian Lockhart Considering the sport is played on an ice surface, it’s somewhat ironic that the Alliston Hornets’ home game against the Penetang Kings, ...

Hornets win both weekend games, maintain first place in the North Carruthers Division

By Brian Lockhart The Alliston Hornets had three games scheduled over the past week; however, the first game, against the Stayner Siskins on Thursday, Nov. ...

Hornets maintain three-point lead over Stayner

By Brian Lockhart The Alliston Hornets maintain first place in the North Carruthers Division of the Provincial Junior Hockey League after losing one game then ...

Alliston Cornhole Club offers new players a chance to get into the game

By Brian Lockhart It is a fairly new activity that has been gaining popularity across North America. Cornhole uses beanbags that are tossed at a ...

Partnership will provide enhanced softball player development

By Brian Lockhart The Tottenham Beeton District Minor Softball Association has announced a new player development partnership with New Tec Baseball and the Tottenham Softball ...

Province invests $3.9 million to restore 4,500 kilometres of snowmobile trails

By BRIAN LOCKHART LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE REPORTER The Alliston Hornets continue to remain in firWhile snowmobilers are among the few groups hoping for a lot ...

Monthly Message: Volunteers are CONTACT’s superpower

For close to 50 years, CONTACT Community Services has been a beacon of stability in the communities of South Simcoe by providing full, wraparound services ...

Communication

By Brian Lockhart I have always thought that if everyone had spoken the same language, the First World War might have turned out very differently. ...

The curious case of disappearing generals

By Gwynne Dyer Armies can be used against both foreigners abroad and citizens at home, but the two roles require quite different equipment and tactics. ...

Whatever love means

By Brock Weir Feb. 14 is just around the corner and love is in the air! At least, that’s what Valentine’s Day enthusiasts will have ...

Monthly Message: The health economics business case for green space

From reducing air and water pollution and moderating surface temperatures to providing opportunities for physical activity and relaxation, green spaces provide many physical and mental ...

Shifting resiliency

By Brock Weir In today’s fast-paced world, it’s probably advisable to try and be a bit flexible. So many things around us are changing and ...

Monthly Message: My Sister’s Place to hold high tea for International Women’s Day

So far this year, we have been working very hard, getting off to a good start, and working on our annual fundraising plan. We are ...

Getting cold in here!

By Brian Lockhart Several years ago, a storm blanketed the region and much of the province with a coat of ice. The lights went out ...

Scoop it

To the Editor, I’d like to address a growing issue in Tottenham that has become impossible to ignore — mostly because we’re all trying very ...

Iran: Don’t Intervene

By Gwynne Dyer Any day now, the United States will “come to the rescue” of the protesters in the streets of Iran’s cities and American ...

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