New Tecumseth Times

Paranormal activity at the Museum on the Boyne

The paranormal world is widely disputed. There are some who strongly believe in the presence of unseen spirits around us every day, some who adamantly ...

Open casting call at the Blackhorse Theatre

The Blackhorse Village Players are hosting open auditions for their spring production of “The Kitchen Witches” a delicious comedy by Caroline Smith. Winner of the ...

Two fire investigations

The Nottawasaga OPP were investigating two suspicious fires in our area. It is unknown if the two fire scenes are connected at this time. Police ...

Crime of the week: theft of point of sale terminal

Crime Stoppers of Simcoe-Dufferin-Muskoka along with the Collingwood Detachment of the OPP are requesting the assistance of the public in solving this crime. On Wednesday ...

Fatal collision claims Bolton man’s life – 2 year old in car unharmed

The weather is considered a contributing factor in a fatal collision on Saturday evening. Just after 5 p.m. on Saturday, December 21, 2013, South Simcoe ...

How safe is that ice or the snowmobile trail, really?

The OPP is warning the public to exercise extreme caution near any surfaces that may appear to be frozen. Although temperatures have been very cold, ...

Nottawasaga OPP officer promoted in Caledon

The OPP and the Town of Caledon are pleased to announce that Staff Sergeant Tim Melanson has been promoted to the rank of Inspector and ...

Traffic safety tip: safe winter driving practices

Ontario’s winter weather can be very challenging at times, often exposing drivers to a wide range of weather and road conditions that can change drastically ...

Unsafe ice conditions on Lake Simcoe

The South Simcoe Police Marine Unit would like to remind residents and visitors to our communities of the importance of staying safe on Lake Simcoe, ...

Helping local Legion Branches celebrate 70 years of honouring veterans –

Jess Prothero, President of the Tottenham–Beeton & District Chamber of Commerce (TBDCC), presents Donna Chamberlain, President of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #326 Tottenham, and ...

Seniors being celebrated this month in New Tecumseth

The importance of protecting seniors has been highlighted over the past three months since COVID-19 started to spread throughout the world. June is an especially ...

Tottenham mom raises awareness ahead of Rare Disease Day

By Brock Weir This Saturday is February 29 – a rare day in our calendar that only comes around in the Leap Year. But, it ...

How can we help curb child poverty?

My son and I are embarking on a mission in late January, in an effort to help the less fortunate. Many of those we will be helping are children. We live relative luxury in this country, even if we are challenged by the free market and accompanying economic pitfalls. We complain about the price at the pumps, hydro rates and credit card bills.

Sale aids mission cause

This time I will walk the talk on mission trip

Mark Pavilons Writers write. We tell stories. Sometimes we witness events first-hand. Often, we help others retell their tales of adventure, both tragic and happy. ...

Democracy is the best system we have

The people have spoken. This pretty much sums up the fundamentals of our democratic system in a nutshell. Sure, our form of government may not be perfect, but it’s the very foundation of our society.

Neville-Lake Family memorial day planned

Hundreds of people are expected Sunday, Aug. 14 at Kettle Lake Park in King City, to commemorate the three Neville-Lake children and their grandfather, who ...

Do individual rights trump those of society?

The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few, or the one. Top-down dictatorships, socialist nations and communist ideology put the “state” ahead of the individual. We here in the free west have grown accustomed to our liberal rights, and shun those other systems.