December 2025 Archive
Changes in province-led recycling go into effect Jan. 1
By Brian Lockhart Residents and businesses in Simcoe County are being reminded of upcoming changes to recycling services beginning Jan. 1, 2026. This will be ...
Applications are open for in-person and virtual after-school programs for students with ASD
Social and recreational programs will be offered from January to March for Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) students with a developmental profile consistent with ...
Hornets win three games with two shutouts over the weekend
By Brian Lockhart After a slump that saw the Alliston Hornets lose five out of seven games and drop to second place in the standings, ...
Monthly Message: Zero-waste holiday cooking helps to make the most of every bite
The holiday season is a time for warmth, sharing, and gathering around good food. At the Alliston Food Bank, we are reminded every day that ...
Don’t steal from my house
By Brian Lockhart I used to have a friend who came from a fairly large family. There were six or seven children who, by the ...
Tottenham woman starts GoFundMe campaign to support son injured in car crash
By Brian Lockhart A Tottenham woman has started a GoFundMe campaign to help with expenses after her son was seriously injured in a single-vehicle collision ...
New Tecumseth council receives report on water demands
By Brian Lockhart New Tecumseth council received a report on the current status of the town’s water demands based on the project population as of ...
Enjoy free skating during the holiday season
One of those all-Canadian winter pleasures is strapping on a pair of skates and spending an afternoon gliding across the ice. You can enjoy free ...
Simcoe County Council approves budget with 3.5 per cent property tax increase
By Brian Lockhart The County of Simcoe has released highlights from recent meetings held on Nov. 10 and Nov. 25. Council approves 2026 budget Council ...
NVCA Board urges province to reconsider proposed conservation authority model
By Brian Lockhart The Board of Directors of the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) unanimously endorsed a resolution and wrote to Environment Minister Todd McCarthy ...
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