February 2024 Archive
Agritourism Kit provides information for expanding a farm business
By Brian Lockhart The County of Simcoe has created an Agritourism kit to assist local farmers who are considering expanding their operation to include opening ...
When should you sharpen your skates?
By Brian Lockhart If you’re a hockey player, having properly sharpened skates can make a huge difference on the ice. Properly sharpened skates will affect ...
Hornets beat 61 other teams in regular season for first place in division
By Brian Lockhart The Alliston Hornets finished the regular season schedule on Friday, Feb. 23, with a 3-2 OT win on home ice over the ...
Health Unit decreases COVID risk level to moderate
By Brian Lockhart Cases of COVID-19 in the region have decreased after a spike in activity at the end of 2023. The Simcoe Muskoka District ...
County receives provincial funds for homelessness prevention and sheltering
By Brian Lockhart The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing advised the County of Simcoe that an additional $202 million is being invested through the ...
Cookstown meat packing plant receives government funding
By Brian Lockhart White Veal Meat Packers Ltd. in Cookstown is receiving funding to help improve its operations. The business will receive up to $150,000 ...
Festival celebrates Black History Month
By Brian Lockhart “Black History month is about everyone,” said Janet Othman, organizer of the Black History Month festival held at the Tottenham Community Centre ...
Occupancy imminent at New Tecumseth’s new admin centre
By Brian Lockhart New Tecumseth Town Council has received the latest report on the progress of the new town administration centre. As of Feb. 26, ...
Fame through failure
By Brian Lockhart It was May 26, 1975, when legendary daredevil Evel Knievel revved the engine on his motorcycle to get ready for his attempt ...
Nottawasaga OPP investigate shooting in Alliston
By Brian Lockhart The Nottawasaga OPP is currently investigating a shooting incident that occurred in Alliston on Thursday, Feb. 22. Officers responded to a report ...
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