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1. Elmvale Christmas Night Market Draws Thousands – The 2025 Night Market packed Queen Street with record crowds, strong shop-local support, and major donations for the Elmvale & District Food Bank. Organizers announced next year’s dates and highlighted the Farmers’ Market return.
2. Homer Barrett Park Overhaul Approved – Springwater Council endorsed a $2.9M redesign featuring washrooms, change rooms, meadows, sports courts, trails, and phased upgrades. This corrects the earlier oversight of creating a splash pad without washrooms.
3. Political Spotlight: Boundary Expansion & Radar Facility – Springwater Mayor Jennifer Coughlin remains optimistic about compensation negotiations after the province moved ahead with Barrie’s boundary legislation. Meanwhile, local municipalities back Clearview in opposing the federal radar facility to protect agricultural lands.
4. Elmvale Tree Lighting: A Hallmark-Moment Tribute – The community gathered for a picture-perfect tree lighting dedicated to Morgan “Mugs” Adams, with the tree lit by his family. Volunteers, EDHS students, and the Christmas Tree Boys made the event shine.
5. Penetang & Tiny Municipal Updates – Penetanguishene Council is moving toward a 3.6% municipal tax increase, with debate over spending priorities. Tiny Township begins work toward forming an official Tiny Pickleball Club after high community demand.
6. Big Community Giving: GBGH Triple-Match & Fundraisers – Giving Tuesday donations to GBGH are being tripled, thanks to Nick & Marina Boudouris and an anonymous donor. The Oak Bay Corn Roast and 93 North/Big Chill charity events also raised funds for local food support and health care.
7. Sports: Harvesters & Kings Stay Hot – The Elmvale Harvesters thrilled a sold-out arena at their first Teddy Bear Toss, collecting 200+ toys and winning 5–2. The Penetang Kings won 3 of 4 games, climbing into a tie for third in the PJHL Carruthers Division.
8. Community Groups Shine – Craighurst Women’s Institute ran a bread-making workshop and advocated for cenotaph access and speed reductions. The Midland Curling Club hosted a multi-club bonspiel. The North Simcoe 4-H dairy team earned a top-10 display at the Royal.
9. Winter & Seasonal Features – The Geminid Meteor Shower peaks Dec. 13–14 with ideal viewing conditions. Other seasonal content includes winter car-kit safety tips, Minesing’s tree lighting and tractor parade, and a feature on poinsettia care & reblooming.
10. Events & Holiday Happenings Across the Region – Major events include First Light at Sainte-Marie, Wyevale’s “Cowboy Christmas” parade, Elmvale Lions parade, library holiday programming, sleigh rides, concerts, and dozens of seniors’ and recreation activities.
It feels especially good to share some good news this season. Christmas spirit is already flowing through our communities, helped along by the beautiful weather. The Elmvale Tree Lighting looked like something straight out of a Hallmark movie—just as magical as last year, when snow blanketed the ground and soft flakes drifted through the air.
Next up, the Township of Tiny will host its annual Tree Lighting Celebration on Friday, December 5, 2025, at Perkinsfield Park (43 County Road 6 South). Families and friends are invited to kick off the holiday season from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., with the official lighting taking place around 6:15 p.m.
Homer Barrett Park in Elmvale is set for long-awaited upgrades, including new washrooms—the improvement many residents have hoped for. (See editorial on page 5.)
As a young mom, I used to take my kids to Bishop Park, where no washrooms were available. I joked about teaching them “outdoor survival skills,” but truthfully, it never felt right for a public park to keep its facilities locked. Twenty-five years ago, when I raised the issue, I was told there wasn’t enough staff to keep them clean.
And there’s more positive news: Bishop Park has \had its bridge returned. On December 2, 2025, Councillor Matt Garwood was on site to watch the restored bridge being carefully lowered into place by crane.
Garwood explained, “The bridge wasn’t supposed to be returned until the spring, but working with the vendor and staff—and thanks to the cooperative weather—we were able to get it back in place for the winter season so folks could enjoy it. The bridge was first removed, then completely sandblasted and coated with a special paint that will last multiple decades. It won’t chip, it won’t rust, and it now includes a new chain and new bars added for safety. It’s a welcomed addition back to the community.”
Elmvale Harvester Schedule
Pre-Season Exhibition Game
Home Games
Sat. Dec. 6 @ 8:00 PM vs. Saugeen Winterhawks
Sat. Dec. 13 @ 8:00 PM vs. Creemore Coyotes
Sun. Dec. 21 @ 4:00 PM vs. Durham Thundercats
Sat. Jan. 3 @ 8:00 PM vs. Lucknow Lancers
Sun. Jan. 11 @ 4:30 PM vs. Minto 81’s
Sat. Jan. 17 @ 8:00 PM vs. Georgian Bay Applekings
Sat. Jan. 31 @ 8:00 PM vs. Shelburne Muskies
Away Games
Sat. Dec. 20 @ 7:30 PM at Creemore Coyotes
Sat. Jan. 10 @ 7:00 PM at Ripley Wolves
