Simcoe-Grey receives funding to support rural economic growth

By Brian Lockhart The Province of Ontario is investing $181,674 to support economic growth and long-term prosperity in Simcoe-Grey. The funding is supplied through the Rural Ontario Development program. This is a $20 million investment by the province, aimed at ...

Alliston man among four charged in Aurora murder

By Brian Lockhart Four people, including a man from Alliston, have been charged with second-degree murder in connection with an apparent homicide that occurred at ...

Simcoe County expands multi-residential organic program

By Brian Lockhart Since the announcement of the expansion of organics collection for multi-residential properties in 2025, the County of Simcoe has made significant early ...

Baxter Central Public School to receive a $6 million addition

By Brian Lockhart Baxter Central Public School in Baxter will be receiving a $6 million addition to create more student spaces in Essa Township. When ...

Seventh person arrested in Adjala-Tosorontio arson case

By Brian Lockhart Nottawasaga Ontario Provincial Police’s Major Crime Unit, with the assistance of the Hawkesbury OPP and Laval Police, have charged a seventh individual ...

Police release update on investigation into human remains discovered in Thornton

By Brian LockhartPolice are continuing their investigation into a death in Thornton following DNA confirmation ofthe deceased’s gender.Shortly before 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 2, ...

Province raising speed limits on most provincial highways

By Brian Lockhart The Ontario government is raising the speed limit on an additional 938 kilometres of provincial highways. The speed limit will increase from ...

Women learn about the industry at Women’s Arboriculture Tree Fest 2026

By Brian Lockhart The Town of New Tecumseth hosted the Women in Arboriculture Ontario TreeFest 2026 at the Tottenham Conservation Area on Saturday, June 20. ...

Town launches Summer Visitor Guide that showcases experiences, businesses, and attractions

By Brian Lockhart The Town of New Tecumseth has launched the Summer Visitor Guide, inviting residents and visitors to explore the vibrant communities of Alliston, ...

Beeton Community Centre gets the green light at special council meeting

By Brian Lockhart Beeton residents were happy to hear the outcome of a special New Tecumseth council meeting held on Wednesday, June 17, to discuss ...

No-fly zone in effect for local FIFA World Cup

By Brian Lockhart The Ontario Provincial Police is advising the public that a temporary no-fly zone is in effect during the FIFA World Cup 2026. ...

NVCA plants 4.5 million trees – a major milestone in watershed restoration

By Brian LockhartThe Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority has planted 4.5 million trees, marking a majorconservation milestone.Since launching its tree planting program in 1965, NVCA has ...

Beach monitoring program now underway across Simcoe Muskoka

By Brian Lockhart With warmer weather now here, going to a local beach to cool off and have some fun will be on many local ...

OPP calls for safe choices this holiday week: Drive sober, stay alert, buckle up

By Brian Lockhart During Canada Day week, many Ontario residents will be on the roads and highways as they travel to cottages and other holiday ...

Police issue reminder on proper usage of Barrie-Collingwood Rail Trail In Angus

The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind residents and visitors that the Barrie Collingwood Rail Trail (BCRY) is designated ...

The events leading up to Canada Day

By Brian Lockhart Canada Day is a celebration of our nation and what we have become. However, it is important to remember the history of ...

Alliston Volkswagen: A long-time Alliston business under new management

By Brian Lockhart It was one of the first Volkswagen dealerships in Ontario when it opened its doors on Victoria Street East in Alliston in ...

Strong Mayor powers rescinded prior to town council meeting

By Brian Lockhart A planned discussion at the June 15 Town of New Tecumseth Council meeting did not take place, as Mayor Richard Norcross rescinded ...

The history behind ‘O Canada’

By Brian Lockhart It is the national anthem sung and performed at official ceremonies, schools, and sporting events around the country. While O Canada has ...

Ontario approves tender process for new secondary school in Simcoe County

The Ontario government has provided the Simcoe County District School Board with approval to issue a tender for a new public secondary school in Wasaga ...

Province building more long-term care beds in the region

By Brian Lockhart The Ontario government will be adding 288 long-term care beds at the new Care Wasaga Home in the Town of Wasaga Beach. ...

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 ...

Alliston Curling Club celebrates 125th anniversary

By Brian Lockhart The Alliston Curling Club is celebrating 125 years as a local organization, and on Saturday, May 23, it held a special day ...

Minor softball association in New Tecumseth welcomes coaches for 2026 season

By Brian Lockhart The Tottenham Beeton District Minor Softball Association officially kicked off preparations for the 2026 softball season with a coaches meeting held on ...

Fergus Whalers claim the 2026 Junior C Schmalz Cup after defeating Tavistock Braves

By Brian Lockhart The Fergus Whalers are the 2026 Ontario provincial Junior C Schmalz Cup champions after winning the final series in five games over ...

Schmalz Cup tied 1-1 after opening games

By Brian Lockhart For two provincial hockey teams, the entire season has come down to a single final series to determine who will claim the ...

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 ...

Do we have water to spare?

Canada is one of the highest per capita water users in the world. We use more than twice as much as Europeans. We think of ...

The façade of our national story

We were given two choices on how to mark a time in our lives apparently well-spent: a trip to Quebec City or a trip to ...

My Sister’s Place encourages residents to celebrate Indigenous History, Pride Month

At My Sister’s Place, we acknowledge the diversity of humanity and are welcoming of all women regardless of age, race, ethnicity, national origin, range of ...

I am Canadian

By Brian Lockhart As Canada Day approaches, it is a good time to reflect on what it means to live in this great country. Over ...

‘The little engine that could’: A little history of the Beeton Arena and Community Centre

At a recent council meeting, town staff brought forward the Parks and Recreation Master Plan for review. The plan also included the initial findings for ...

Raising the standard: What Food Banks Canada accreditation means for our community

The Alliston Food Bank is proud to announce that we have officially achieved accreditation through Food Banks Canada’s Standards of Excellence Program. This accreditation is ...

Qualified persons need not apply

By Brian Lockhart Space – the final frontier – and it’s not easy to get there. In the current mode of space travel, escaping the ...

CONTACT’s Cheers for Change offers culinary experience with a heartfelt purpose

Mark your calendars! CONTACT Community Services is proud to present their much-anticipated fundraising event, Cheers for Change, at the charming Henriette Cafe in Beeton on ...

Let’s get physical – again

By Brock Weir Height has never been an advantage I had in life. It seemed promising at first – for a good long while, I ...

The results are in!

By Brian Lockhart I’m thinking of doing a poll on the current political situation and related topics, and see what people generally think of how ...

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