New Tecumseth Times

Athletics blanked by Dodgers

The Alliston Athletics just couldn't catch a break in Sunday night’s game against the Bolton Dodgers. After giving up a run in the first inning the Athletics fell behind and failed to score for the rest of the game.

Plans for hospital redevelopment outlined at Mayor’s Breakfast

The annual Mayor’s Breakfast took place at the Gibson Centre for Arts & Culture in Alliston on June 15. The purpose of the Breakfast was to allow members of the community an up-close and personal experience with the Mayor of New Tecumseth, Rick Milne, and members of Town Council.

Heavy rains cause flooding, road closures

The heavy rain experienced in the area recently resulted in residential flooding and road closures in New Tecumseth. The amount of rainfall is unprecedented. On Friday, several roads reported very high water levels and many were closed.

Police lay drug related charges

On Thursday, June 15, members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit, assisted by the OPP Emergency ...

Annual Kevin Lord tourney boosts charities

The 11th annual Kevin Lord Memorial Foundation Spring Classic golf tournament held June 3 at Bear Creek Golf Club was a great success with ...

Rain doesn’t dampen the mood at Tottenham Bluegrass

The 34th Annual Tottenham Bluegrass Festival took place over the June 16-18 weekend in the beautiful natural amphitheater of the Conservation Area. Despite the rain (and it fell in buckets) the music played on, with bands and individual musicians moving under the covered pavilion, and spectators following with their lawn chairs.

Honda makes $4 million donation to Stevenson foundation campaign

The Honda Canada Foundation announced a significant $4 million charitable donation to the Stevenson Memorial Hospital Foundation. The commitment includes $1 million to purchase life-saving medical equipment. The remaining funds will support the complete redevelopment and revitalization of the community hospital, which is local to the Honda of Canada Mfg. facilities and its more than 4,000 Honda associates.

Undefeated Express JV team in first place

The TNT Express Junior Varsity team has moved into first place in the Regional Rep Junior Varsity division after winning over the Orangeville Outlaws on Sunday. The win gives the Express a 3-0 record so far for the season.

Alliston resident wins $100,000 Encore

David Cameron of Alliston said yes to Encore (May 20, Ontario 49) and won $100,000. David matched six of the seven winning numbers on ...

OPP commander receives Governor General’s Award

On May 25, Nottawasaga OPP Detachment Commander, Inspector Steve Clegg was in Ottawa to receive The Order of Merit of the Police Services. The honour ...

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.