New Tecumseth Times

Two charged with theft

The Nottawasaga OPP were called to investigate a theft at 36 Young Street in Alliston, the thefts occurred between March 15–18. Police conducted their investigation ...

Cougar sighting unsubstantiated

South Simcoe Police received numerous calls from citizens and local schools regarding a possible sighting of a cougar in Innisfil. An animal was observed by ...

Crime Stoppers: Rash of B&E’s

Crime Stoppers of Simcoe-Dufferin-Muskoka along with the local police services are requesting the assistance of the public in solving these crimes. Over the last 2 ...

OPP wrap-up Distracted Driving campaign – in time for fines to increase

The OPP has concluded its recent Distracted Driving campaign and is reminding drivers that as of March 18, new legislation kicks in that will have ...

Impaired

The Nottawasaga OPP conducted a traffic stop on March 19, at 3:10 p.m. on Mill Street in Essa Township for what was initially a Highway ...

Impaired

The Nottawasaga OPP conducted a traffic stop on March 23, at 1:56 a.m. on Victoria Street near Boyne Avenue in Alliston. The vehicle was initially ...

Racing charges in Adjala

The Nottawasaga OPP were conducting proactive patrols on March 23, at 4:30 p.m. on County Road 5 and Concession Road 4 when a motor vehicle ...

Why did Stephen Harper say ‘no’?

Dear editor: Why did Stephen Harper say “no” to a Public Inquiry into the missing and murdered aboriginal women? Carol Goar of the Toronto Star, ...

We need the trail in New Tecumseth

Dear editor: I have lived in New Tecumseth more than 20 years and am an avid walker. I have enjoyed walking the Albion section of ...

Flood preparedness

Dear editor: This has been a particularly cold winter with significant snowfall in many parts of the province. With the official arrival of spring and ...

Simcoe–Grey MP “disappointed” with Throne Speech, lacked specifics

The Speech from the Throne was delivered by Canada’s Governor General Julie Payette last Wednesday and supported by the NDP, preventing a fall election. Highlights ...

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.