Trillium grant helps CONTACT Community Services expand volunteer programs

March 5, 2026 · 0 Comments

By Brian Lockhart CONTACT Community Services received a Resilient Communities Fund grant of $151,600 from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, which has helped the organization to ...

Coldest Night of the Year walk raises nearly $88,000 for local homeless shelter

By Brian Lockhart The Coldest Night of the Year walk, hosted by S.H.I.F.T., took place in Alliston on Friday, Feb. 28, beginning at Alliston Memorial ...

Alliston Food Bank launches Seniors Fresh Meal Pilot Program

By Brian Lockhart The Alliston Food Bank has launched a new Seniors’ Fresh Meal Pilot Program. In partnership with Banting Memorial High School, this new ...

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 ...

New Tecumseth council reviews report on Buy Ontario Act

By Brian Lockhart The Town of New Tecumseth Council received a report detailing the Buy Ontario Act 2025, as legislated by the Province of Ontario, ...

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 ...