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Health Unit returning to schools for spring Grade 7 immunizations

By Brian Lockhart Immunization nurses from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit will return to local schools to complete the routine immunization series for Grade ...

Simcoe County launches 2026 Bursary Program to support local students

By Brian Lockhart The County of Simcoe has announced that 21 bursaries, each worth $3,000, will be available to local students attending a post-secondary institution ...

Stevenson Memorial Hospital celebrates 30 years of Dialysis Program

By Brian Lockhart Stevenson Memorial Hospital (SMH) in Alliston is currently celebrating 30 years since the inception of its dialysis program. Patients and families, dialysis ...

Simcoe County District School Board to consult parents of Black students

The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) is holding consultations with parents and families of Black students in response to a report on discrimination. Launched ...

Paramedic Services launches ‘Paramedic for a Day’ contest

By Brian Lockhart As part of Paramedic Services Week celebrations, the County of Simcoe Paramedic Services is inviting local Grade 5 and 6 students to ...

Nominate a nurse for the Stevenson Memorial Hospital’s Award of Excellence

By Brian Lockhart If you have had care from a nurse who you think really made a difference in the way they treated you, you ...

Alliston Hornets end season after 7-6 loss to Stayner Siskins in Game 6

By Brian Lockhart The Alliston Hornets are done for the season after taking a 7-6 overtime loss to the Stayner Siskins in Game 6 of ...

Hike for Hospice in support of Matthews House approaches 200 registrants

By Brian Lockhart Matthews House Hospice Foundation will host its 17th annual Hike for Hospice in May, featuring a full day of activities and fun ...

Elected officials experience journey through Homeless Hub

By Brian Lockhart Elected officials and members of the media gathered in Barrie on Thursday, April 2, for an in-person look at the client journey ...

Youth learn about Great Lakes watershed during Lake Huron Student Conference

By Brian Lockhart The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority welcomed 80 students from across the region to Wasaga Beach to learn about the Great Lakes at ...

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Demystifying public health food safety inspections

By Dr. Michelle Quaye, Public Health Physician Health inspections take place in many different settings, but they all have the same goal: making sure that ...

Turn into the waves

By Brian Lockhart When I was in my final year of high school, our entire Grade 12 class entered the gym to view the movie ...

Minority reports

By Brock Weir Like many Canadians on Monday night, I eagerly awaited the results of three Federal byelections – two in the GTA and one ...

Monthly Message: A day in the life of a volunteer at the Alliston Food Bank

By Alliston Food Bank What does a day in the life of a volunteer at the Alliston Food Bank really look like? From the outside, ...

Hungary: The tide goes out

By Gwynne Dyer Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk sent a message congratulating Hungary’s newly elected prime minister, Peter Magyar, for having evicted long-serving populist leader ...

Culture clash

By Brian Lockhart There is a rather famous video of a minor baseball game where parents in the stands are harassing the umpire. The umpire ...

Why bother? Here’s why.

By Brock Weir Easter is one of my favourite holidays. While the religious aspect is the main element of the observance, for many it’s a ...

Monthly Message: CONTACT Seniors Programs sees incredible success in the community

In an era when social isolation, especially among seniors, is a pressing issue, initiatives focused on free local programming and community engagement are more important ...