March is #ITSTARTS Month in Simcoe County

March 5, 2026 · 0 Comments

By Brian Lockhart The County of Simcoe officially launched the 2026 #ITSTARTS campaign, as Simcoe County Wardan Basil Clarke proclaimed the month of March as ...

International Women’s Day to be celebrated worldwide on March 8

By Brian Lockhart International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also calls for ...

Care Days bring health services to Dufferin County residents

By JAMES MATTHEWS Care Days aim to make it easier to access health and social care in Dufferin County. Dave Pearson, the Hills of Headwaters ...

Dufferin County grapples with uncertain provincial buying rules

By JAMES MATTHEWS Queen’s Park has rolled out legislation to govern public sector buying without clearly defining the parameters of those rules. Ontario Bill 72, ...

Updated building permit application form now available

By Brian Lockhart If you are planning a renovation, addition, or new build in New Tecumseth, you should be aware that the Province of Ontario ...

From decks to drywall: Understanding New Tecumseth’s building permit rules

By Brian Lockhart With spring arriving soon, many local residents will be planning home renovations, both inside and outside. Whenever you plan to build or ...

County of Simcoe releases highlights from February council meeting

By Brian Lockhart Simcoe County council has released highlights from its Feb. 10 council meeting, including updates on progress in programs across the region. Paramedic ...

How to use less electricity at home

By Brian Lockhart You need electricity, and we all have to pay for it. However, there are ways of reducing your monthly electric bill by ...

March Break travels increase the risk of contracting measles: Health unit

By Brian Lockhart March Break often involves travel and gatherings, meaning travel to some destinations may pose a risk of contracting measles. The Simcoe Muskoka ...