New Tecumseth Times

OPP’s all–inclusive skate park wins the hearts of 100 Women Who Care

By Wendy Gabrek The fourth and final meeting for 2019 of 100 Women Who Care New Tecumseth took place last Thursday evening at the Gibson ...

Tottenham Water holding public meeting Tuesday

By Wendy Gabrek In response to questions that have arisen after a recent article published by the Toronto Star, the advocacy group, Tottenham Water, will ...

Flato Developments opens sales office for new community

By Brian Lockhart A new subdivision planned for Beeton was debuted during a grand opening at their sales office on Main Street in Beeton on ...

Tim Hortons supports local shelter with annual Smile Cookie Campaign

By Wendy Gabrek Tim Hortons Canada knows how to make you smile – twice. Once, when you purchase a Smile Cookie during the annual campaign ...

Tottenham’s water supply in focus at Ontario Legislature

The issue of contamination in Tottenham’s drinking water supply was in sharp focus at Queen’s Park on Monday morning. On November 18, following further damning ...

Five outstanding community members recognised during annual Hall of Fame event

Chosen by a selection committee that reviews nominations submitted by members of the community, this year’s inductees were chosen because they are “exemplary in their ...

McDonald’s Alliston celebrates grand re–opening

By Wendy Gabrek After closing for renovations just after Labour Day long weekend, with just the drive-thru remaining open in limited capacity from September 17th ...

Cookstown set to host Light Up Night

The Cookstown Light Up Night, as presented by the Cookstown & District Chamber of Commerce, will take place this Saturday, November 30. Welcome winter village ...

Five outstanding community members recognized during annual Hall of Fame event

By Wendy Gabrek Recently, five outstanding members of the community were inducted into the South Simcoe Hall of Fame. They are: Richard White, Michael Cook, ...

Hornets maintaining first place after win over Midland

By Brian Lockhart The Alliston Hornets added another two points to their total after a win over the Midland Flyers on Sunday night, November 10, ...

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.