Construction projects happening across the Simcoe County District School Board

By Brian Lockhart Design and construction crews have had a busy summer at schools across the Simcoe County District School Board. In addition to standard maintenance and upgrades, construction is at various stages on capital projects, including new schools and ...

Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre visits Beeton on whistle-stop tour

By Brian Lockhart Federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre visited two locations as part of a whistle-stop tour across the region on Thursday, Aug. 20. The ...

Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame inducts former Tottenham resident later this month

By Brian Lockhart A man who was born and raised in Tottenham will be inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame in September. ...

Province launches student family support offices in Simcoe–Grey

By Brian Lockhart The Ontario government is expanding student and family support offices to all 72 school boards across the province. This expansion is intended ...

Doors Open Ontario provides a look at local heritage

By Brian Lockhart The Town of New Tecumseth is participating in Doors Open Ontario – a chance for local residents to discover local history, heritage, ...

Missing person in Alliston located deceased in Boyne River

By Brian Lockhart Members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police have concluded their search for a missing 30-year-old male last seen in ...

New Tottenham school will open for 2026-27 school year

By Brian Lockhart A new school in Tottenham is scheduled to open for the 2026-27 school year. Our Lady of Peace Catholic Elementary School is ...

Simcoe County welcomes provincial investment of nearly $75 million for long-term care

By Brian Lockhart The County of Simcoe has issued a statement welcoming the Province of Ontario’s announcement of nearly $75 million to strengthen the long-term ...

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., ...

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 & ...

New bottle fill station now open in Tottenham

By Brian Lockhart Residents and visitors can now enjoy free access to safe, high-quality municipal drinking water by visiting Tottenham’s new bottle station. The station ...

Stevenson Memorial Hospital Foundation is looking for artists for holiday cards

By Brian Lockhart If you are an artist, or think you have talent for creating nice images, Stevenson Memorial Hospital is looking for artwork for ...

Sandra Phekoo and Co-operators donate $15,000 to Stevenson Memorial Hospital Foundation

By Brian Lockhart Sandra Phekoo Financial Services Inc. and Co-operators Alliston recently provided a $15,000 donation to the Stevenson Memorial Hospital Foundation’s Because of You ...

NVCA continues wetland protection efforts with recent 100-acre acquisition

By Brian Lockhart The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority has acquired 40 hectares (100 acres) in the heart of the Minesing Wetlands, adding another important piece ...

Grade 11 and 12 students to be suspended if immunization records aren’t updated

By Brian Lockhart Under Ontario’s Immunization of School Pupils Act, all students must have an up-to-date immunization record, a medical exemption or a signed affidavit ...

Ontario Provincial Police urge drivers to slow down as schools reopen

By Brian Lockhart As students across Ontario return to the classroom on Sept. 8, the Ontario Provincial Police is reminding motorists to slow down, stay ...

Regional OPP Commander issues statement following charges against two OPP officers

By Brian Lockhart Two OPP officers from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP detachment have been charged following an investigation by the SIU earlier in August. ...

Health unit encourages families to update immunization records by Sept. 21

By Brian Lockhart With school resuming next week, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is reminding families of students entering Grades 11 and 12 ...

Stevenson Memorial Hospital Foundation receives $100,000 commitment from Physiomed

By Brian Lockhart The Stevenson Memorial Hospital Foundation has announced it has received a $100,000 commitment from Physiomed and doctors Filipe and Beverly Tiburcio in ...

List of candidates for the local municipal 2026 election

By Brian Lockhart The Ontario municipal elections are still two months away, but the deadline to file as a candidate has passed and a full ...

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 ...

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 ...

Back to reality?

By Brock Weir Here it is. It was unavoidable. We tried to stave it off as long as we could. We knew it was coming, ...

‘Wait for September’

By Gwynne Dyer Making predictions in print is rarely a good idea, and saying ‘I told you so’ is always rude, but rules are made ...

Community raffle brings ‘Good Vibes’ and generosity to CONTACT

This summer, CONTACT Community Services, in collaboration with the Friends of the New Tecumseth Library, rolled out a community raffle aimed at supporting local families ...

All inclusive

By Brian Lockhart Many organizations, clubs, and government agencies like to use the phrase “we are inclusive” to make people believe they allow anyone to ...

Ripping off the Band-Aid

By Brock Weir If you were struggling to find your get-up-and-go over the first few days of this week, I’m sure you’re not alone. It ...

My Sister’s Place brings awareness to Intimate Partner Violence

What is IPV? IPV stands for Intimate Partner Violence, which refers to a range of abusive behaviours that occur in intimate relationships, including current or ...

It’s easy – You just make an ‘x’

By Brian Lockhart There’s a municipal election coming up in two months. This is your chance to stay home on election day, then complain about ...

Ukraine –– democracy and corruption

By Gwynne Dyer “Democracy cannot be held hostage by Russia,” said Mihaylo Fedorov, until recently Ukraine’s defence minister. “We must find a legal, safe 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 ...

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