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Council receives report on Raymond A. Barker Water Treatment Plan Expansion project

By Brian Lockhart, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter New Tecumseth Town Council received an update on the Raymond A. Barker Water Treatment Plan Expansion project during ...

Simcoe County and partners work together to prepare for emergency situations

By Brian Lockhart, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Preparing for an emergency requires regional collaboration, planning, coordination, and partnerships to be successful. In 2005, the County ...

RCMP seizes nearly $10 million in drugs from Schomberg lab

By Brian Lockhart, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter There was a lot of speculation about what was happening at a property north of Schomberg in early ...

Simcoe County delivers final funds for hospice investments

By Brian Lockhart, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter County of Simcoe Councillors presented a cheque for $437,987 to representatives of the Simcoe County Hospice Alliance on ...

Lights Out Sports brings glow-in-the-dark sports to Alliston

By Brian Lockhart A new facility in Alliston is putting a different spin on local sports. Lights Out Sports has glow-in-the-dark soccer and hockey featuring ...

Construction of new helipad begins at Stevenson Memorial Hospital

By Brian Lockhart The construction of a new helipad is underway at Stevenson Memorial Hospital (SMH) in Allisto. It is slated to be in operation ...

Ghost Walks delivery spooky tours through town

By Brian Lockhart The spooky season is here, and if you’re a fan of all things Halloween, you can take a ghostwalk tour that will ...

County clarifies homelessness programs and encampment response

By Brian Lockhart Essa Township and the County of Simcoe have issued a joint statement to provide clarity regarding the County’s Temporary Family Shelter Program ...

Beeton Foodland recognized by Simcoe County as Age-Friendly champion

By Brian Lockhart The County of Simcoe has announced the recipients of the 2025 Age-Friendly Recognition Awards, honouring individuals and businesses who have made outstanding ...

S.H.I.F.T. will host the second annual Raising Hope Gala

By Brian Lockhart Support and Hope for Individuals and Families Today (S.H.I.F.T.) is inviting the community to gather for an evening of connection, celebration, and ...