December 2023 Archive

Ontario to allow beer, wine sales at convenience stores by 2026

By Brian Lockhart Many people in Ontario will be saying – “it’s about time.” The Ontario government has announced that beginning no later than Jan. ...

Town of New Tecumseth adopts 2024 business plan and budget

By Brian Lockhart The Town of New Tecumseth adopted its 2024 business plan and budget at the Dec. 11 council meeting. The approved 2024 budget ...

Nottawasaga OPP seeking video footage for ongoing investigation

By Brian Lockhart The Nottawasaga OPP is investigating an incident that occurred in Alliston on Wednesday, Dec. 13, at approximately 12:59 a.m. During the course ...

Are Canadian living standards deteriorating?  

By Frank Stronach Declining life expectancy for Canadians. Plunging math scores among Canada’s high school students. Fewer doctors. And longer wait times for emergency care. ...

Wren’s Workshop produces fashionable wood products

By Brian Lockhart It was a matter of space that allowed Justin Dressler to finally realize his passion and start working with wood. Justin, along ...

Simcoe County approves Settlement Strategy

By Brian Lockhart Simcoe County Council has approved the 2023 Community Settlement Strategy to support newcomers and reflect the needs and goals of residents, businesses, ...

Procyon Wildlife’s inaugural gala raises a whopping $45,000

Procyon Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Centre held its inaugural fundraising Gala at the Best Western Plus in Orangeville on Dec. 1. The results have now ...

Parliament Auto Body donates $5,000 to SMHF

By Brian Lockhart The Stevenson Memorial Hospital Foundation’s ‘Because of you, we can’ campaign received a boost from a local business. Parliament Auto Body in ...

Paramedic Services honours staff at Commencement and Honour Ceremony

By Brian Lockhart The County of Simcoe Paramedic Services hosted a Commencement and Honours Ceremony on Thursday, Nov. 30, recognizing 51 new recruits, seven employees ...

New Tecumseth man charged with trafficking cocaine, Psilocybin

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Nottawasaga Detachment, through the diligent efforts of its Community Street Crime Unit, has successfully investigated drug trafficking activities within the ...

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