OPP calls for safe choices this holiday week: Drive sober, stay alert, buckle up

July 2, 2026 · 0 Comments

By Brian Lockhart During Canada Day week, many Ontario residents will be on the roads and highways as they travel to cottages and other holiday ...

Police issue reminder on proper usage of Barrie-Collingwood Rail Trail In Angus

The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) would like to remind residents and visitors that the Barrie Collingwood Rail Trail (BCRY) is designated ...

The events leading up to Canada Day

By Brian Lockhart Canada Day is a celebration of our nation and what we have become. However, it is important to remember the history of ...

Alliston Volkswagen: A long-time Alliston business under new management

By Brian Lockhart It was one of the first Volkswagen dealerships in Ontario when it opened its doors on Victoria Street East in Alliston in ...

Strong Mayor powers rescinded prior to town council meeting

By Brian Lockhart A planned discussion at the June 15 Town of New Tecumseth Council meeting did not take place, as Mayor Richard Norcross rescinded ...

The history behind ‘O Canada’

By Brian Lockhart It is the national anthem sung and performed at official ceremonies, schools, and sporting events around the country. While O Canada has ...

Ontario approves tender process for new secondary school in Simcoe County

The Ontario government has provided the Simcoe County District School Board with approval to issue a tender for a new public secondary school in Wasaga ...

Province building more long-term care beds in the region

By Brian Lockhart The Ontario government will be adding 288 long-term care beds at the new Care Wasaga Home in the Town of Wasaga Beach. ...

Fire danger rating currently moderate across the region

By Brian Lockhart With the warmer weather now here, residents are being reminded to take precautions when having any kind of fire or barbecuing in ...