Simcoe-Grey MPP Jim Wilson has made his first public appearance since his abrupt departure from the Progressive Conservative Party over three months ago.

Wilson — who reportedly stepped away to seek treatment for alcohol addiction, but was also being investigated for alleged sexual misconduct — attended the Tottenham Lions Club’s 50th anniversary celebration held on Saturday night.

A photo of Wilson speaking at the event, along with a brief congratulatory message, was posted on his Facebook page Wednesday morning (Feb. 13).

Wilson has been absent from office since resigning as the economic development minister and as a member of the PC Party on Nov. 2.

The initial explanation offered from the premier’s office was so that Wilson could “seek treatment for addiction issues.”

However, four days later on Nov. 6, the Toronto Star reported that the party had launched an investigation after Wilson was alleged to have acted inappropriately with a male staffer.

Since then, no further details have been made public about the circumstances surrounding his departure.

Wilson has not addressed the situation, and neither Wilson nor the staff at his constituency offices in Alliston and Collingwood have been willing to comment.

Simcoe.com also reached out to the premier’s office for comment.

Wilson, who has represented the riding since 1990 and is now sitting as an independent, will be heading back to Queen's Park soon.