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When your passion becomes more than a hobby – fishing guide makes it a career
When you can turn a passion into a career, you are going to enjoy going to work every day. For Ron Piotrowski, his life long interest in fly fishing has become his career as retail sales person, teacher, and guide. ...
Town responds to end of hunger strike
The Town responded to the announcement that “Peaceful Warriors of New Tecumseth” spokesperson, Joe Feiner, ended his hunger strike on April 25, during the April ...
Emergency Preparedness Week encourages resident to think ahead
When disaster strikes, it happens when you least expect it. The County of Simcoe is reminding residents about the importance of being prepared for a ...
Legion surviving despite tough times
“We’ll be here no matter what happens,” said Royal Canadian Legion Tottenham Branch president Gary Brown, of the Legion’s efforts to continue to be a ...
Honda reveals new Civic to be built in Alliston
After a recent announcement that the new 2022 Honda Civic will go into mass production at its Alliston manufacturing plant, Honda released the details of ...
All Ontarians 18+ eligible for vaccine come May 24
The light at the end of the tunnel has grown brighter following the Province of Ontario’s announcement that all Ontarians 18 years of age and ...
It’s tick season – staying safe after a walk in the woods
With hiking now one of the most popular pastimes due to people just wanting to get outdoors during this pandemic, there are some precautions you ...
Ask an Expert series focuses on pandemic-era business models
The County of Simcoe’s Ask an Expert webinar series will feature a segment on transition and how to stay in control of your business during ...
Tottenham playground getting a facelift
Another park will be getting new playground equipment as the Town updates infrastructure. Currently, the playground at the Beeton Community Park has already seen removal ...
Joe Feiner ends his Town Hall hunger strike
He made his point. After camping out for two weeks at the New Tecumseth Town Hall and going on a hunger strike, Joe Feiner ended ...
Virtual Town Hall meeting updates hospital progress
Stevenson Memorial Hospital and the Stevenson Memorial Hospital Foundation held a virtual Town Hall meeting on Thursday to keep residents informed of the hospital’s progress ...
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When your passion becomes more than a hobby – fishing guide makes it a career
When you can turn a passion into a career, you are going to enjoy going to work every day. For Ron Piotrowski, his life long ...
Legion surviving despite tough times
“We’ll be here no matter what happens,” said Royal Canadian Legion Tottenham Branch president Gary Brown, of the Legion’s efforts to continue to be a ...
Honda reveals new Civic to be built in Alliston
After a recent announcement that the new 2022 Honda Civic will go into mass production at its Alliston manufacturing plant, Honda released the details of ...
All Ontarians 18+ eligible for vaccine come May 24
The light at the end of the tunnel has grown brighter following the Province of Ontario’s announcement that all Ontarians 18 years of age and ...
Town responds to end of hunger strike
The Town responded to the announcement that “Peaceful Warriors of New Tecumseth” spokesperson, Joe Feiner, ended his hunger strike on April 25, during the April ...
It’s tick season – staying safe after a walk in the woods
With hiking now one of the most popular pastimes due to people just wanting to get outdoors during this pandemic, there are some precautions you ...
Ask an Expert series focuses on pandemic-era business models
The County of Simcoe’s Ask an Expert webinar series will feature a segment on transition and how to stay in control of your business during ...
Emergency Preparedness Week encourages resident to think ahead
When disaster strikes, it happens when you least expect it. The County of Simcoe is reminding residents about the importance of being prepared for a ...
Tottenham playground getting a facelift
Another park will be getting new playground equipment as the Town updates infrastructure. Currently, the playground at the Beeton Community Park has already seen removal ...
Golf course charged for opening and players fined
When it was announced that golf courses were among the businesses that must close during the current provincial stay-at-home order, it didn’t go over very ...
Joe Feiner ends his Town Hall hunger strike
He made his point. After camping out for two weeks at the New Tecumseth Town Hall and going on a hunger strike, Joe Feiner ended ...
Virtual Town Hall meeting updates hospital progress
Stevenson Memorial Hospital and the Stevenson Memorial Hospital Foundation held a virtual Town Hall meeting on Thursday to keep residents informed of the hospital’s progress ...
Stevenson COVID-19 assessment centre completes over 18,000 tests
Since starting testing on March 23, 2020, the COVID-19 Assessment Centre at Stevenson Memorial Hospital in Alliston has completed over 18,000 COVID-19 tests. The Centre ...
Last chance to visit TBDCC virtual Home Show
The Tottenham & Beeton District Chamber of Commerce may not have been able to hold their annual Home Show and Artisan Market in the traditional ...
Leaves of three, let it be – learn about toxic plants in Ontario
Conservation Authorities in Ontario are reminding people to be aware of toxic plants now that spring is here and green leaves are sprouting all over ...
Lloydtown – Once a rebel stronghold
The hamlet of Lloydtown is somewhat off the beaten path. It is tucked in the hills behind the Town of Schomberg, in King Township, near the corner of Highway ...
PJHL officially ends the season – Hornets done for the year
The Provincial Junior Hockey League has officially announced the cancellation of the 2020/21 season. This year will pretty much be a blank page in the ...
Golf industry struggling under shutdown
It was a short-lived opening for the 2021 golf season. After a few nice days that saw golf courses across the province see record numbers ...
Cycling community looking forward to summer rides
If you live in Simcoe County, you have no doubt encountered groups of cyclists riding on rural roads around the region. The hills, open roads, ...
Vince’s launches PPE recovery program
Most Canadians have adapted to the “new normal” by wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) on the job, while buying groceries, and anywhere they are likely ...
Beeton park getting new playground equipment
Kids in Beeton will have some new playground fun when upgrades to their local park are complete. The playground at Beeton Community Park will be ...
Stay-at-Home orders extended as Province walks back some restrictions
Stay-at-Home orders across Ontario have been extended for a further two weeks amid a significant surge in COVID-19 cases. The Province announced the extension of ...
Pharmacy vaccine appointments now open to 40+
Select pharmacies across Ontario and primary care settings are now administering COVID-19 vaccines to residents born in or before 1981. Effective this past Tuesday, April ...
New Civic planned for mass production at Alliston Honda plant
The Alliston Honda plant will soon be very busy at it gears up to start mass production of the new 2022 Honda Civic. The Alliston ...
Experts offer advice during opioid crisis
With the rate of opioid poisoning deaths remaining at an alarming level, the current COVID-19 pandemic and the stay-at-home measures have made the situation even ...
County uses collaboration and innovation to help homeless during pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in number of individuals who are homeless and in need of shelter. There are several factors that ...
Town will require new rules for pet stores
Pet stores in New Tecumseth will soon be operating under new rules that will stop the sale of dogs, cats, and rabbits, unless they come ...
The memory of Redickville is all that remains 150 years later
When passing through Redickville on County Road 124, north of Shelburne, the only indication that the corner even has a name is a sign announcing ...
Stevenson puts ‘non-urgent’ surgeries on hold to accommodate third wave
Stevenson Memorial Hospital in Alliston is ramping down pre-scheduled surgeries to accommodate pandemic-related pressures the hospital and health care system are now facing and expected ...
That’s it for Junior A hockey – League calls it quits
The Ontario Junior Hockey League has formally announced the cancellation of the 2020/21 season. It’s not like the League had a real season to begin ...
Canadian Tire commits an additional $12 million to Jumpstart
With many sports clubs across the country feeling the stress of the financial burden of a year with stoppages and cancellations, organizations are looking for ...
Peaceful Warriors start protest at Town Hall
A local group opposed to the planned new New Tecumseth Administration Centre is taking the protest to the street. The group is allied through a ...
Council acknowledges protest but declines to discuss
The fact that Beeton resident Joe Feiner is conducting a hunger strike and protest while chained to the New Tecumseth Administration Centre building didn’t enter ...
COVID-19 rates “highest they have ever been” in New Tecumseth: Gardner
New Tecumseth is currently seeing the highest incident rate yet of new COVID-19 cases, according to Dr. Charles Gardner, Medical Officer of Health for the ...
Province issues “stay-at-home” order
Retail store owners, restaurants, and personal care people will once again be forced to close after the Province issued a new stay-at-home order that will ...
Annual remuneration report details Council salaries/expenses
The Town of New Tecumseth Annual Remuneration Report listed details of salaries paid to the Mayor and members of Town Council for 2020. The Municipal ...
Vacant lot in Tottenham site for new restaurant
A vacant lot in Tottenham will be the site of a new commercial building that will eventually become a restaurant. The lot is located at ...
Shut-down information for business owners available through Town website
If you are a small business owner struggling to navigate your business during the current pandemic, you can find out more information through the Town ...
New Tecumseth Library hosts virtual programs during lockdown
The Library may be closed for in-house visits during the current stay-at-home order, but that doesn’t mean you can’t read, learn, and have some fun. ...
Virtual Home Show and Artisan Market starts this weekend
The Tottenham Beeton & District Chamber of Commerce’s annual Home Show and Artisan Market will go ahead this year, but it will be a virtual ...
Prince Philip leaves lasting legacy at community level through awards program
She didn’t always jump at opportunities when they presented themselves, but learning how to get out of her comfort zone and do just that has ...
Students return to online learning following April Break
Ontario students will return to online learning following April Break. Premier Doug Ford and Education Minister Stephen Lecce announced Monday that schools across the Province ...
Lavertyville – Remnants of the village now private homes
If you have ever strolled through a local pioneer cemetery, you may have wondered about the names etched in granite and weathered limestone on the ...
Tottenham Tennis Club open for registration
It is one sport where physical distancing is an inherent part of the game. On the tennis courts you’re outdoors, a good distance away from ...
NDBL will convene to determine course of 2021 season
The North Dufferin Baseball League will hold a virtual meeting near the end of April with representatives from all teams in the League to discuss ...
Group seeks improvements to popular basketball court
A group of basketball enthusiasts in Tottenham are hoping to make improvements to a popular local basketball court. Pierce Park located at the end of ...
Stay-at-home orders in effect for four weeks
A third wave has brought a third stay-at-home order from the Province. Premier Doug Ford and Health Minister Christine Elliott announced the four-week stay-at-home order, ...
Iron Oak Designed – Unique business, community space opens in Beeton
There is a unique new business in Beeton that provides a space for those that are into wood working and metal – and it has ...
Belfry Chocolates gives away giant Easter Bunny
Flowers and chocolate are a natural pairing for many holidays and special occasions. Lachlan McGurk, of Bern’s Flowers & Gifts in Alliston opened Belfry Chocolates ...
Conservation Authority receives funding to restore habitat
The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority is getting some help to restore habitat for two at-risk species in the Nottawasaga River Watershed. Water pollution and degradation ...
Gypsy Moths a problem in the region
If you’ve noticed fuzzy cocoon-like objects growing vertically on one of your trees, you may have a case of Gypsy Moths. The European Gypsy Moth ...
Town welcomes new Director of Planning and Building
The Town of New Tecumseth will be welcoming a new Director of Planning and Building. Jennifer Best will take over the position effective April 6, ...
County will conduct controlled burn in Adjala-Tosorontio
The County of Simcoe will be executing a controlled burn on 40 hectares of County Forests within the Tosorontio Track. The location is west of ...
Early pioneer town Whitfield slowly faded into history
With Ontario being a fairly new place in terms of world history, its past is well documented in local historical societies and museums. When you ...
Simcoe opens 2021 Age-Friendly Seniors Housing Grant program
The County of Simcoe has approved $500,000 in annual funding towards a program to support eligible applicants in creating age-friendly housing. The Age-Friendly Seniors Housing ...
Hiking and biking the trails – Outdoor activity has seen a huge increase this year
With so many organized activities either restricted or cancelled over the past year, the province is seeing a huge increase in the number of people ...
Stuff a cruiser event helps Food Bank stock the shelves
It has been a challenging year for everyone and with so many people staying at home, the Good Shepherd Food Bank in Alliston has seen ...
Province-wide lockdown set for Saturday
A Province-wide lockdown will come into effect at 12.01 a.m. on Saturday for a minimum of four weeks. The new measures, which see the Ontario ...
Council hears both sides of New Administration building arguments
Opposing groups had the opportunity to express their opinions regarding the planned new Town of New Tecumseth Administration Centre during Council meeting on Monday, March ...
Adults age 70 and over can pre-register for COVID-19 vaccination
Adults aged 70 and older (born 1951 or earlier), as well as all remaining healthcare workers as identified in the Ministry of Health’s Guidance on ...
Parts shortage continues to plague auto industry
A parts shortage will continue to hamper production at Honda’s manufacturing facilities across North America, including the plant in Alliston. The plant has already experienced ...
Learning Cubs Child Care opening in Tottenham
With a growing population and many young families moving into the area, the need for child care in Tottenham has been increasing at a rapid ...
Fire rating danger for New Tecumseth set to HIGH
With the warmer weather now approaching, there are more opportunities to plan a party in the back yard and get the fire pit going. But ...
Conservation Area campsites can now be booked on-line
The Tottenham Conservation Area is a popular place for both day-trippers and campers. The Town of New Tecumseth has launched a new online feature to ...
Run for Southlake cooking up something fresh this month
April is here and the countdown to the 2021 Nature’s Emporium Run for Southlake is on! Due to present health restrictions, this will be the ...
Slopes remain open despite warmer weather
Local ski resorts are doing whatever they can to recoup losses when they were shut down in prime season and that means extending the spring ...
Football postponed for another season
Don’t expect to see any real football games again this year. Even teams in Green (Alert) health districts won’t be allowed to play the game. ...
Opinion: In support of proposed Beeton Heritage Conservation District
By Richard Lex In the spring of 2003 an interesting journey began for Collingwood’s downtown. The Collingwood Downtown Heritage Conservation District had just come into ...
County seeks input from residents for future transportation needs
Simcoe County is looking 30 years into the future and is seeking input from residents to help provide direction for planning, coordination, and implementation of ...
County of Simcoe to conduct Immigrant Health Survey
The County of Simcoe is conducting an Immigrant Health Survey to collect information from foreign-born individuals to assist local health services with planning and future ...
Shop Local: Concession Road Mercantile grand re-opening celebrates new location
It’s a fun store with a new location that really compliments its unique variety of products and provides spaces for crafting workshops. Concession Road Mercantile ...
COVID: One Year On
It’s an anniversary most of us would rather not have reason to mark, but despite the challenges the last twelve months have brought to the ...
More vaccines on the way to Simcoe-Muskoka
Officials provided new details on the region’s COVID vaccination program during a media technical briefing on Thursday, March 18. The program is currently targeting seniors ...
Temporary patio program happening again this summer
Dining establishments in New Tecumseth will again be allowed to establish or expand patio spaces this summer to take advantage of the warm weather and ...
Facebook group organizes to oppose new Town administration centre
A group of local residents who are opposed to the planned new Town of New Tecumseth Administration Centre have organized through a Facebook group to ...
Long-term care homes seeking donations to support virtual programming
The COVID-19 pandemic has not only put a strain on long-term care facilities, it has forced them to reinvent how they can have residents connect ...
Melancthon has a long and storied history dating back to 1840s
When the first settlers arrived in the area that became the Town of Melancthon in the 1840s, they had a daunting task ahead of them. ...
County relaunches Bursary Program in support of local students
Post secondary students from Simcoe County could be eligible for up to 21 $3,000 bursaries available through the County of Simcoe’s Bursary Program. One bursary ...
Beeton’s Borden Metals wants to add new warehouse
Borden Metal Products in Beeton has submitted an Official Plan to re-zone lands from urban residential to an employment area. The company wants to build ...
Lacrosse planning 2021 season with restrictions
It looks like there will be a lacrosse season this year, however expect restrictions. The TNT Renegades have said they are following the direction of ...
Nothing confirmed for 2021 baseball season
The umpires are ready but no one is yet sure what is going to happen with the baseball season in Ontario. Umpires in the OBA ...
Player Assist Program will help families in need
The Ontario Minor Hockey Association has introduced a player-assist program for the first-time, helping families across Ontario financially impacted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Basically, ...
An errant throw and a dead seagull put one kid in the spotlight
He got his dream job as a teenager, but little did he know he would soon be thrust into the international spotlight as part of ...
Beeton development land approved by Ministerial Zoning Order
A parcel of land on the west side of Beeton, which is the site of a proposed development, has been given the green light after ...
The business of dying – Funeral industry adapts to life with COVID
Second of two parts In times of grief, it is only natural for people to come together as a family and with friends to say ...
Local snags frustrate launch of Province’s vaccination platform
Residents of New Tecumseth looking to book their COVID-19 vaccinations online Monday following the launch of the Province’s appointment system faced a few technical hurdles ...
Volatus Aerospace plans assembly facility at Regional Airport
The County of Simcoe Council has approved a proposal from Volatus Aerospace to locate a significant portion of its domestic and international assembly operations at ...
Couple’s wish for community enjoyment created the Tottenham Conservation Area
It is a popular park loaded with charm that draws visitors from both the local area as well as from other regions across the province. ...
Webinar series offers tax tips
If you are a business owner or self-employed individual who had to shut down or alter your operations this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ...
Community program helps new residents
A new program is set to launch with an aim to help new residents to the area. The “Welcome Home New Tecumseth” program will help ...
Province provides new funding to municipalities
The provincial government has announced it will be providing nearly $7 million in new funding to help municipalities in Simcoe-Grey address ongoing COVID-19 operating costs. ...
County hosts virtual seminar on building diverse workforce
The County of Simcoe will host a virtual seminar on how cultural awareness and diversity helps enrich workplaces, increase productivity, and attract and retain talent. ...
COVID-19 vaccinations clinics now underway
We are hopefully on the way to the end of the current pandemic situation as COVID-19 vaccination clinics opened in New Tecumseth this past week. ...
The business of dying – Funeral industry adapts to life with COVID
There are some things in life we can’t escape from – and dying is one of them. Funeral traditions have developed over centuries with many ...
Older adults, hotspots will be focus of vaccine rollout’s second phase
Older adults and individuals living in COVID-19 hotspots will be the focus of Phase 2 of Ontario’s vaccine rollout. The Province detailed the second phase ...
Health District moves back to Red Alert
One week after placing the Simcoe-Muskoka Health District into lockdown, the province has done an about-face and moved the region back into the Red Alert ...
Move to Red Alert opens some town facilities with restrictions
The move to a Red Alert in the Simcoe-Muskoka District Health Unit means there will again be an impact to Town services. The Health District ...
It’s all about “fresh” at Foodland Juice and Wellness Bar
When the Tottenham Foodland went through an extensive renovation last year, they took the opportunity to increase the deli area by a considerable size. In ...
Ruskview – Settlers chose an odd place to build a town
As far as towns go, the former village of Ruskview is in a very odd place. Unlike almost every other town settled in Ontario, Ruskview ...
Keep your cars in the driveway when pruning season starts
Spring maintenance will be starting around Town in the near future and that includes pruning trees on Town property. Pruning the trees is necessary to ...
Sports
Hornets win back to back weekend games
It didn’t take the Alliston Junior C Hornets long to set the tone of their Friday (Oct. 6) night home game against the Orillia Terriers. At the end of the first period the Alliston team was leading 6-0.
Steam take win over North York
The Tottenham Steam won their fourth game of the season when they hosted the North York Renegades on Saturday (Sept. 30) night at the Tottenham Community Centre arena. North York came to Saturday’s game with a 4-3 record and both teams were trying to get the two points to move up in the standings.
Hornets double down over Schomberg
The Alliston Junior C Hornets are undefeated in four games to start the season after back-to-back wins over the Schomberg Cougars. The teams met up on Schomberg home ice on Thursday (Sept. 21).
Minor peewee AEs return with victory
The wait was over. The much anticipated return of the mighty minor peewee AE from TNT was finally here. The team travelled to the ...
Alliston Hornets opener nets first win
The Alliston Junior C Hornets are back on the ice for the 2017/18. Things got under way Friday (Sept. 15) night when the Alliston squad hosted the Huntsville Otters at the New Tecumseth Recreation Centre.
Organization receives $5,000 donation from The Nottawasaga Foundation
The Nottawasaga Foundation presented a cheque for $5,000 to Help The Kids Play (HTPK). HTPK is a community based organization that has been operating in the Tottenham, Beeton and surrounding areas since 2007 with the mandate to provide children with the funding to participate in a recreational activity, outside of regular school and home environments, where their parents / guardians are unable to do so.
Heritage Celebration brings players home
Looking around a packed room full of local residents, former residents, family and friends, it’s easy to see the impact that growing up in Beeton had on many people – especially those that were, and are a part of the town’s rich sports history. The Aug. 20 Beeton Heritage Celebration took place in the upstairs hall of the Community Centre and it was standing room only by the time everyone arrived.
911 News
Tottenham man arrested in Feed Mill arson
In the early morning hours of Aug. 19, 2016, members of the Nottawasaga Detachment, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were called to the scene of ...
Arrested at Potato Fest.
Members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the OPP arrested a male who was fighting with a security officer at the Potato Festival Saturday, August 12, ...
Adj–Tos resident charged for drugs and a weapon
On Wednesday August 9th, at 8:30 a.m., as part of an on-going joint investigation, members of the Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, Grey-Bruce Community Street Crime ...
Motorcyclists terrorize on 400 series highways
On Sunday, August 6, between 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., the OPP Highway Safety Division received numerous complaints of a large group of motorcycles traveling ...
Alliston man charged with “Fail to Remain”
On Sunday, July 30, at approximately 9:54 p.m., officers from the Caledon OPP were dispatched to a collision on Caledon King Townline S, south of ...
“Move Over” charges double
For the second consecutive year, the OPP is reporting one of the highest numbers of charges laid in recent history against drivers who failed to ...
Guide Light embraced in King, proven to save lives
A close-knit community looks after its own. That sentiment is behind a project supported by fire departments in York Region. The Guide Light program aims to ensure that every senior, living independently in their own home, is taken care of.
Worrod Memorial golf tourney raises $18.5K
The 10th Annual Michael Worrod Memorial Golf Tournament, held in July at Glen Eagle Golf Course, raised an amazing $18,500. “We are so thankful and ...
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