January 2026 Archive

Stevenson Memorial Hospital increases masking during peak viral season

By Brian Lockhart With high rates of influenza and other viral illnesses in communities across the region, Stevenson Memorial Hospital (SMH) is enhancing its masking ...

Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit reports rising number of flu cases in the region

By Brian Lockhart Influenza season has arrived early this year, and the number of people sick with the flu is quickly increasing in Ontario and ...

Town of New Tecumseth marks major milestone in Fire Station 4 Construction

By Brian Lockhart The Town of New Tecumseth is celebrating a significant milestone in the construction of Fire Station 4 in Alliston. On Dec. 12, ...

Alliston Food Bank benefits from Kempenfelt Cup

By Brian Lockhart The annual Kempenfelt Cup hockey tournament brought school spirit and the spirit of giving back to the Sadlon Arena in Barrie on ...

Impaired driving charges laid in New Tecumseth after three hospitalized from collision

By Brian Lockhart Nottawasaga Ontario Provincial Police have charged one individual with impaired driving following a single-vehicle collision in New Tecumseth. At approximately 2 a.m., ...

New Tecumseth hopes to profit from FIFA World Cup

By Brian Lockhart A motion from New Tecumseth Ward 4 Councillor Alan Masters was brought forward during the council meeting on Monday, Dec. 15, to ...

Dead geese at Tottenham Conservation Area spark concerns from the community

By Brian Lockhart Residents of Tottenham noticed several geese that appeared to be dead geese on the ice at the Tottenham Conservation Area, while the ...

Memories

By Brian Lockhart There used to be a magical place called Crystal Beach Amusement Park. It was located in the small town of Crystal Beach ...

Rubio’s strategy – the tail wags the dog?

By Gwynne Dyer US President Donald Trump has ordered “a total and complete” blockade of all ‘sanctioned’ oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela ports, which ...

Monthly Message: My Sister’s Place applauds community support through 2025

As the year comes to a close, we would like to take the time to give our heartfelt gratitude to all of those who have ...

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