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Delayed Queen Street resurfacing project to commence in Tottenham

By Brian Lockhart After a previous delay, the Queen Street resurfacing project in Tottenham is scheduled to run through spring. The Town of New Tecumseth ...

Town seeks public comment on massive growth proposed by the province

By Brian Lockhart A proposal by the provincial Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing is causing significant concern among local residents. The proposal outlines massive ...

Grate Groan-Up Spelling Bee puts contestants’ knowledge to the test in annual showdown

By Brian Lockhart If you’re going to enter a spelling bee, you might as well dress like you want to win. Teams dressed in some ...

Equine therapy centre in Tottenham inspires playwright to document her journey

By Brian Lockhart When playwright Anita La Selva lost her partner of many years to alcoholism, she began searching for a way to work through ...

Nominations for town council candidates open next month

By Brian Lockhart Ontario will go to the polls on Oct. 26 to elect municipal governments across the province. Nominations for interested candidates open on ...

Youth arrested in connection to targeted assault of disabled person that was later shared on Snapchat

Officers from South Simcoe Police have arrested and charged a youth in connection to what it calls a targeted and disturbing assault on a vulnerable ...

Stevenson Memorial Hospital celebrates 30 years of Dialysis Program

By Brian Lockhart Stevenson Memorial Hospital (SMH) in Alliston is currently celebrating 30 years since the inception of its dialysis program. Patients and families, dialysis ...

Hike for Hospice in support of Matthews House approaches 200 registrants

By Brian Lockhart Matthews House Hospice Foundation will host its 17th annual Hike for Hospice in May, featuring a full day of activities and fun ...

Youth learn about Great Lakes watershed during Lake Huron Student Conference

By Brian Lockhart The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority welcomed 80 students from across the region to Wasaga Beach to learn about the Great Lakes at ...

County Warden responds to provincial announcement about council reduction

By Brian Lockhart The County of Simcoe will see a reduction in the number of council members when the Better Regional Governance Act passes at ...