West Nile virus detected in local bird and mosquito pool

August 14, 2025 · 0 Comments

TheSimcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) continues to see West Nile virus (WNv) activity in our communities with a positive test reported in a bird ...

Nottawasaga OPP searching for two shoplifting suspects who stole $2,000 in alcohol

Nottawasaga Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are currently investigating a shoplifting incident involving two suspects. They are requesting the public’s assistance to identify the individuals ...

Fire danger rating remains ‘extreme’ in New Tecumseth and surrounding municipalities

The Town of New Tecumseth remains under a burning ban, with the fire danger rating sitting at “extreme.” Every other municipality in Simcoe County is ...

Alliston and Mulmur residents charged with trafficking cocaine

Officers from the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed search warrants at residences in Alliston and Fergus, as well as on two ...

Downtown demolition will reshape the look of Tottenham

By Brian Lockhart The northwest corner of Queen Street and Mill Street in Tottenham will look a lot different by the end of the summer. ...

Students risk suspension if immunization records are not up to date

By Brian Lockhart As families prepare for the upcoming school year, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reminding parents to ensure their children’s immunizations ...

Nominations open for 2025 Adult Volunteer Service Award

By Brian Lockhart The Town of New Tecumseth recognizes the outstanding contributions of the community’s volunteers through the Adult Volunteer Service Award. Nominations for the ...

Health Unit issues warning about unregulated drug supply

By Brian Lockhart Drug-related deaths have spiked in the region, and the Health Unit is asking the public to be vigilant. The Simcoe Muskoka District ...

Driver in Alliston strikes 7-year-old with vehicle and flees the scene

Nottawasaga Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers are investigating a motor vehicle collision involving a young child in New Tecumseth on Aug. 9. Shortly before 11 ...