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Local residents honoured with Saint Michael Award

By Brian Lockhart The Archdiocese of Toronto has announced the inaugural recipients of the Saint Michael Award recognizing distinguished and faithful service by members of ...

Local community gardens endure theft

By Brian Lockhart Growing vegetables for yourself or your family is a good way to enjoy fresh produce while reducing grocery bills. However, a local ...

Simcoe County will participate in nationally coordinated Point-in-Time Homeless County

By Brian Lockhart Simcoe County will once again be participating in a nationally coordinated Point-in-Time (PiT) Homeless Count in October 2024. This fourth annual count ...

Province appoints supervisor for Stevenson Memorial Hospital following report highlighting concerns

By Brian Lockhart The Province of Ontario has appointed Eric Hanna as supervisor for Stevenson Memorial Hospital to oversee the hospital’s operations and strengthen its ...

Stevenson Memorial Hospital issues statement in response to investigative report

By Brian Lockhart A report issued by a provincially appointed investigator and an investigation team raised several concerns about Stevenson Memorial Hospital’s operations. Investigator Janice ...

New Tecumseth, Collingwood respond to funding for water treatment plant

By Brian Lockhart The Towns of New Tecumseth and Collingwood have issued a joint statement following the announcement that Ontario is investing nearly $70 million ...

Nottawasaga OPP arrest three individuals in drug trafficking investigation

By Brian Lockhart The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police has charged three individuals with multiple weapons and drug offences after executing search warrants. ...

Homeward campaign a success for Southlake, local family

By Brock Weir Southlake Regional Health Centre has reached the conclusion of its $2 million Homeward Campaign, which aimed to collect much-needed funds for much-needed ...

Second human case of West Nile virus identified in Simcoe County

By Brian Lockhart A second person in Simcoe County has been diagnosed with West Nile virus. The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit reported it as ...

Simcoe County Museum hosts groundbreaking event for Phase 1 of expansion and renovations

By Brian Lockhart Simcoe County Councillors and area partners gathered at the Simcoe County Museum on Tuesday, Sept. 24, for a groundbreaking event to mark ...