Sinclair's mission was to get people out skiing

Larry Sinclair wanted to get people out on snow. He was passionate about Nordic skiing and dedicated much of his adult life to advancing the sport. “He always really believed that getting people on snow as early as you can is really beneficial,” said his daughter...

Vehicles stolen from Stayner business

Sometime between 9 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 17 and 7:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 19 two John Deere vehicles and a utility trailer were stolen from Huron Tractors in Stayner. Police are looking for a dark green and yellow 2014 John Deere Tractor (1025R, Model 1025R, Vin...

Simcoe trustees vote on PA day change

Simcoe County District School Board trustees will consider moving a PA day that is in conflict with the Great Northern Exhibition’s education day. Trustees will vote on a revised school year calendar Feb. 11. The revision would see a PA (profession activity) day...

Developer pitches plans for Stayner plaza

The public heard plans for a commercial development at the corner of Highway 26 and County Road 91 in Stayner during a public meeting Monday. On behalf of the property owners Parduman Dhillon and Bhupinder Kang, Armoclan Engineering is requesting a rezoning that would...

Cybergnomes building new robot

The FIRST Robotics Team 2013, the Cybergnomes have begun building this year’s bot. During a six-week build period 22 students from Grades 9-12 will work as a team to construct a competitive robot. Team members have different positions and jobs to complete. The...