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Simcoe Muskoka is now facing the second wave of COVID-19

A sharp rise in COVID-19 cases over the last month has plagued Simcoe Muskoka and the rest of the Province. The second wave of COVID-19 ...

Council opposes Ward Boundary Review at this time

A request to undertake a Ward Boundary Review in New Tecumseth and investigate reducing Council from 10 to an uneven number was shot down 5-4 ...

Simcoe–Grey MPP Jim Wilson to step down in 2022

After more than 30 years of service to Simcoe–Grey, MPP Jim Wilson won’t be seeking re-election in 2022. During his tenure, Wilson served as Ontario’s ...

Council debates a funding application for Tottenham bus route

Since the implementation of Simcoe County’s LINX Transit system that runs through Alliston–Beeton–Bradford in early August, members of New Tecumseth Council have noted that Tottenham ...

Simcoe–Grey MP “disappointed” with Throne Speech, lacked specifics

The Speech from the Throne was delivered by Canada’s Governor General Julie Payette last Wednesday and supported by the NDP, preventing a fall election. Highlights ...

Local forests face threat of invasive species and climate change

The 100th Anniversary of National Forest Week was celebrated throughout Canada from September 20-26. This year’s theme was “Healthy Forests, Healthy Future” and the County ...

Ukrainian fashion designer shares her passion for the craft

Everett-based fashion designer Angela Volk has been working in the field for around seven years, creating unique Ukrainian themed pieces. Volk is originally from Ukraine ...

Blood donations needed through the holiday season

Canadian Blood Services has had to reshape its clinics for collections during the pandemic. Venues for the clinics have been modified and, in many instances, ...

COVID-19 Assessment Centres keeping busy

Assessment Centres throughout Simcoe Muskoka, including Alliston, have seen long lineups since the start of school. Many students with the sniffles or other symptoms aren’t ...

ATV riding a growing sport in the region

With ATVing (All Terrain Vehicles) becoming more popular across the province, there is an increasing demand for places to ride and riding organizations are working ...

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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 ...