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It’s official – no football this year

May 22, 2020   ·   0 Comments

The TNT Express Football Club has been sidelined for the 2020 season. Football clubs around the province received the news on Tuesday, May 19, that ...

New program at local library sparks conversations in a time of social isolation

As Canadians collectively experience the challenges related to COVID-19, many are struggling with changes to their lifestyle, routine, and overall well-being. To help offset stress, ...

Pen pal program at Simcoe Manor is a success for the books

At a time when seniors are stuck indoors to stay safe from the novel coronavirus, a local long-term care home started up a program to ...

Dry land training for Hornets player in off-season

With no ice in any arenas in the province, Alliston Hornets forward Adam Hoppe said physical training during the off-season is an important part of ...

Long-term care accounting for most COVID-19 deaths

As the vast majority of COVID-19 deaths in Ontario are taking place at long-term care facilities, the importance of protecting the province’s most vulnerable has ...

New Tecumseth has continued blood donations during the pandemic

In some communities, blood donation clinics were cancelled as the municipal buildings used as donor centres closed due to COVID-19. Fortunately for New Tecumseth, Councillor ...

Town extending closures until end of May, cancels summer camps, events

The Town of New Tecumseth recently extended the closure of all its facilities from May 4 to May 31. Town CAO Blaine Parkin said the ...

Town Councillor shines light on International Day of Families

Friday, May 15, is the International Day of Families and a local Councillor took the opportunity to recognize the special day at Monday’s regular council ...

Premier Ford optimistic about return to cottages for Victoria Day

As warmer weather brings more people into the great outdoors, enjoying nature, health officials say Ontarians can’t return to their cottages just yet. Canada’s Chief ...

Annual Walk for Alzheimer’s moves to virtual format this year

The Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County is hosting its annual Walk for Alzheimer’s fundraiser May 31, but, for the first time ever, the event has ...

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