Pickleball-related noise remains a consideration for installation of new courts

Council selects Tottenham Community and Fitness Centre as location for new pickleball courts By Brian Lockhart It is a popular, fast-growing sport, and enthusiasts love playing outdoors on a nice, sunny day. Pickleball has increased in popularity across North America, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Council raises concerns over massive development proposed by province

By Brian Lockhart A massive development proposed by the province is causing significant concern among residents and New Tecumseth council, who view the plan as ...

New ownership at Woodington Lake Golf Club plans fresh vibe at the club

By Brian Lockhart Two redesigned courses and a new youthful vibe are planned for Woodington Lake Golf Club after new owners acquired the Tottenham golf ...

Friends of the Sheldon organize effort to save outdoor education centre

By Brian Lockhart Imagine looking up into the night sky, and for the first time, really seeing the stars. For kids growing up in downtown ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Health Unit will resume beach water testing in June

By Brian Lockhart Enjoying a sunny day at the beach is a popular local pastime in the region, with many sand-covered lakeside parks available to ...

Rotary inducts four new members into New Tecumseth Club

By Brian Lockhart The Rotary Club of New Tecumseth held a special meeting on Monday, April 27, to induct four new members into the group. ...

Flowers and plants bloom at Banting Memorial High School during annual plant sale

By Brian Lockhart The Green Industries Program at Banting Memorial High School held its annual plant sale on Saturday, May 2, and saw many visitors ...

NVCA launches permit progress tracking tool

By Brian Lockhart The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority has made it easier for people who have applied for permits to stay informed about the status ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Always go straight to the top

By Brian Lockhart As a person who travels around this great province quite a bit, I have a couple of regions that are my favourites. ...

Monthly Message: Grey’s for Greens encourages livin’ the life, sustainably

Sustainability is increasingly being adopted as a lifestyle choice. With intention, it can be woven into almost all of our daily decisions as we transition ...

Reflections on Mary Simon

By Brock Weir When push comes to shove, I think it’s safe to say that Canadians are proud of our country. Sure, there are those ...

Don’t worry – it’s paid for

By Brian Lockhart Throughout history, Western societies have always understood that sometimes people experience hardships beyond their control. A person could become sick and unable ...

Town proposed massive growth

After reading last week’s proposed growth plan from our elected officials, I was left shaking my head at the proposal’s lunacy. I understand “some” growth ...

Speaking English badly

By Gwynne Dyer It is a matter of chronic surprise that politicians, otherwise well-trained in saying just the right thing for the audience they are ...

Rumours

By Brian Lockhart There was a time when the year 2000 was considered a futuristic date. For some reason, that number represented a time when ...

Monthly Message: Plant a tree, shelter a life with annual campaign through My Sister’s Place

Every year at My Sister’s Place, we run our annual Trees for Shelter campaign. For this fundraising campaign, we sell potted trees. The program began ...

A story still being written

By Brock Weir I don’t know what it says about me that one of the most exciting days of my life took place when I ...

Demystifying public health food safety inspections

By Dr. Michelle Quaye, Public Health Physician Health inspections take place in many different settings, but they all have the same goal: making sure that ...

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