May 2023 Archive

Local health unit offering in-person and online prenatal classes

By Brian Lockhart Expecting a new baby is an exciting time for new parents, and it’s normal for pregnant women and their families to have ...

Stayner Siskins will play in provincial Schmaltz Cup Tournament

By Brian Lockhart The Stayner Siskins will advance to the provincial championship tournament to vie for the Schmaltz Cup after knocking out the Mount Forest ...

Alliston Rotary Pool will open but with limited use

By Brian Lockhart The effects of the pandemic and public health restrictions over the past few years have led to a shortage of qualified lifeguards ...

NVCA releases five-year check-up on the status of local waterways

By Brian Lockhart The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority has released its 2023 Subwatershed Health Checks report on the status of local waterways. These reports offer ...

Of Coronations, contributions and coffee table books

Do people still buy coffee table books? Do people know what coffee table books even are anymore? I’ll venture a probably way-off-the-mark guess that when ...

Minimum wage increasing to $16.55 in Ontario this fall

By Brian Lockhart The minimum wage in Ontario will increase to $16.55 per hour in Ontario effective October 1. This marks a 6.8 per cent ...

Speech and Hearing Month seeks to normalize conversation about hearing loss

By Brian Lockhart Being able to hear properly has a huge impact on your life. From everyday things like listening to music or watching a ...

Fundraiser for youth mental health calling for community support

By Brian Lockhart The Canadian Mental Health Association, York Region South Simcoe, is hosting its annual Mental Health in Motion fundraiser on Sunday, June 11, ...

New Tecumseth’s Drainage Master Plan identifies 28 risk areas

By Brian Lockhart The Drainage Master Plan for New Tecumseth has identified risk areas where flooding can be a problem and has recommended projects to ...

Shoot the messenger

By Brian Lockhart Over the course of the past couple of years, my doorbell has rang numerous times, announcing the arrival of unexpected visitors. My ...

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