New Tecumseth Times

Hornets shut–out Schomberg in close battle

It was a rough, tough, game Friday night between the Alliston Hornets and the Schomberg Cougars. Despite a high intensity 60 minutes of hockey, neither ...

Misfit Militia end season on a high note as Team Canada impresses in tune–up win

The air inside the arena and all through the collective Roller Derby community was electrified with the anticipation of one of the biggest events of ...

Are these signs really needed?

Dear editor: I live on the west end of Beeton on the western-most street, near the West Country building project. We recently had a parking ...

New restrictions in place at Stevenson

Dear editor: At Stevenson Memorial Hospital we understand there is concern in the community surrounding the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), and the hospital’s readiness and ...

Shootings in Ottawa

Dear editor: I am deeply saddened by the horrific events in Ottawa and unreservedly condemn these brutal and heartless acts of violence. This attack is ...

Shots fired echo in the hearts of Veterans

Dear editor: I was shocked by the coverage of Parliament Hill shooting on Page 5 of The Herald under the title ‘MP Safe Following Shooting’. ...

ATV collision

On Saturday, October 25th, at 11:05 p.m. a passerby motorist located a male party laying injured in the southwest ditch at the intersection of the ...

Talk to your kids about posting images online

Police are urging parents to talk to their children about the dangers of posting or sharing inappropriate photos online. On Wednesday, October 22, Detectives were ...

Female driver caught speeding, child in the car

On Friday, October 10th at 2:22 p.m. an officer from the Nottawasaga OPP was on general patrol on Tottenham Road south of County Road 1 ...

Blackhorse Theatre Opens 44th Season

Get ready to split your sides from laughter with Blackhorse’ latest farce, “A Little Quickie” written by Jane Milmore and William Van Zandt. A unique ...

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.