Headline News

OPP officer and local resident honoured for community service

By Brian Lockhart The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police has honoured a police officer as well as a local resident for ongoing excellence in community service, recognizing outstanding dedication, compassion, and service to the community. An award was ...

Banting Homestead celebrates Sir Frederick Banting’s birthday

By Brian Lockhart It has been 101 years since Sir Frederick Banting became Canada’s first Nobel Laureate in Medicine in 1923. He was the youngest ...

Simcoe County aims to increase local support for mental health and addiction

By Brian Lockhart The County of Simcoe along with identified key partners has recognized a need for integrated community-based services to address a homelessness health ...

Local filmmakers shooting movie in rural Beeton location

By Brian Lockhart Local filmmakers Greg Johnston and Neil Mackay have teamed up for their latest movie. Johnston, who’s a producer and Mackay, who’s a ...

Shooting in Cookstown under investigation

A shooting recently took place at a residence in Cookstown. The South Simcoe Police Service (SSPS) issued a press release, stating it is “currently investigating ...

Beeton Horticultural Society to celebrate 100 years in the community

By Brian Lockhart The Beeton Horticultural Society will be celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025. Established in 1925, the society promotes horticulture in the community ...

Basil Clarke acclaimed County of Simcoe Warden for a second term

By Brian Lockhart Simcoe County Council held mid-term nominations during its meeting on Oct. 22. Basil Clarke was acclaimed as Simcoe County Warden for 2025-26. ...

Simcoe County District School Board sanctions Trustee for breach of code of conduct

By Brian Lockhart The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) held a special board meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 23, to determine what actions will be ...

Council receives report on municipal structures inspection

By Brian Lockhart The Town of New Tecumseth Council received a report on municipal structures inventory and inspection that was completed on Oct. 21, prepared ...

Tottenham man charged with dangerous driving following hit-and-run

By Brian Lockhart A Tottenham man has been charged after police responded to a two-vehicle collision on The Gore Road, just south of Finnerty Sideroad ...

Simcoe County Council changes procedure to appoint full-time warden

By Brian Lockhart Simcoe County Council approved a motion to move to an appointed, full-time County Warden. The motion moves to include one additional member ...

Health and Wellness

General News

What mysteries are behind the wall in the South Simcoe Theatre’s production of The Secret Garden

By Brian Lockhart What secrets are behind the wall that leads to a forgotten garden on an English estate at the turn of the 20th ...

Coldwell Banker Ronan Realty donates $5,000 to local hospital’s redevelopment campaign

By Brian Lockhart The Stevenson Memorial Hospital Foundation has announced a donation of $5,000 from Coldwell Banker Ronan Realty in support of the ‘Because of ...

County of Simcoe announces student bursary winners

By Brian Lockhart The County of Simcoe has announced winners of the 2024 Bursary Program. Supporting 21 local students, each student will receive, at minimum, ...

South Simcoe police officer charged with 9 counts of discreditable conduct

A 15-year veteran Police Constable of the South Simcoe Police Service has been charged with nine counts of Discreditable Conduct contrary to the Police Services ...

Tips for maintaining a well on a rural property

By Brian Lockhart Living in a rural area means you most likely obtain your water from a well on your property. If you have a ...

County invests in regional hospice and palliative care services

By Brian Lockhart The County of Simcoe is supporting regional hospice and palliative care services with funds for the Simcoe County Hospice Alliance. The County ...

SMH revises mask policy as cases of respiratory illness rise

By Brian Lockhart Stevenson Memorial Hospital (SMH) is increasing masking requirements. Wearing a hospital-provided medical mask will be required in all clinical areas of the ...

BioPed Footcare celebrates opening of Alliston Foot Care Clinic

By Brian Lockhart If you suffer from pain or discomfort in your lower limbs, BioPed Footcare now has a clinic in Alliston to help you ...

Over 6,000 wildlife-related collision impact Central Region, says OPP

The Central Region of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to raise the public’s awareness of the increasing risks of wildlife-related motor vehicle collisions ...

Bra Amnesty raises funds for women in need

By Brian Lockhart The Tec We Gwill Women’s Institute has a unique way of raising funds in support of women’s health. The women’s institute has ...

Sports

Railers announce removal of head coach as team prepares for strong finish

By Brian Lockhart The Tottenham Railers have announced that head coach Jesse Gatt will no longer be with the team for the remainder of the ...

Hornets still undefeated after 14 games into the season

By Brian Lockhart The Alliston Hornets are shaping up to have an epic season after two more wins this week in a season where the ...

Tottenham Railers in second place after win over North York

By Brian Lockhart The Tottenham Railers are currently in second place in the South Division of the Greater Metro Hockey League after a 4-1 win ...

Alliston Hornets remain in first place with three-weekend wins

Alliston squad on 12-game winning streak By Brian Lockhart The Alliston Hornets moved into first place in the North Carruthers division of the Provincial Junior ...

Hornets remain undefeated after nine games, take first place

By Brian Lockhart The Alliston Hornets picked up another two points after winning both of their weekend games. On Friday, Oct. 18, the Hornets hosted ...

Alliston Hornets remain undefeated after win over Innisfil Spartans

By Brian Lockhart The Alliston Hornets are 6-0 after a win over the Innsifil Spartans in an away game on Friday, Oct. 11. The Hornets ...

Hornets win by one goal over Siskins

By Brian Lockhart A third-period goal made all the difference in Friday (Sept. 17) night’s game when the Alliston Hornets hosted the Stayner Siskins at ...

Owen Sound claims NDBL senior championship

By Brian Lockhart The Owen Sound Baysox are the new North Dufferin Baseball League senior champions after winning Game 5 of their best-of-seven championship series ...

Baysox leading Rangers in NDBL senior championship best-of-seven series

By BRIAN LOCKHART After a second weekend of back-to-back games, the Owen Sound Baysox are leading the Ivy Rangers 3-1 in the North Dufferin Baseball ...

Baseball experiencing a resurgence in popularity in New Tec

By Brian Lockhart It is a sport that really is a combination of teamwork and individual skills that make the team. Whether you are at-bat, ...

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