Contractor and vehicle sale scams on the rise, police share tips to protect the public

May 28, 2026 · 0 Comments

The Central Region Headquarters of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is advising community members to be cautious of two separate types of scams currently impacting ...

Risk of ticks is higher than normal in Ontario this year: Health unit

By Brian Lockhart The risk of contracting ticks is higher than normal in Ontario this year, and residents are being urged to remain vigilant when ...

Council receives report detailing Mayor’s Student Bursary Program

By Brian Lockhart New Tecumseth council reviewed the 2025 Mayor’s Student Bursary Program at its May 25 meeting. The report recommends that 12 applicants be ...

Documentary aired at Gibson Centre poses questions following the death of Beeton youth

By Brian Lockhart A film screened at the Gibson Centre in Alliston on Sunday, May 24, raises many questions about deaths possibly linked to the ...

Local festivals benefit from provincial funding

By Brian Lockhart The province of Ontario is investing $259,270 through the 2026 Experience Ontario program to support ten festivals and events in Simcoe-Grey. In ...

OPP lay charges in Essa after a suspicious person report

By Brian Lockhart Members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police have arrested and charged an individual following a series of incidents involving ...

Tottenham Conservation Area opens for 2026 season

By Brian Lockhart The Tottenham Conservation Area is now open for the 2026 season, welcoming residents and visitors to enjoy another year of outdoor recreation ...

Auto Mayors lobby the federal government for auto policy changes

By Brian Lockhart With the automotive industry having a huge impact in the region, a group known as the Simcoe County Auto Mayors, led by ...

Southlake Run crosses milestone $520,000 fundraising mark

By Brock Weir Community participation in the 2026 Nature’s Emporium Run for Southlake made it a record-busting spring for supporting local health care. The numbers ...