New Tecumseth Times

Redevelopment at Simcoe Manor slated for completion in 2024

There’s a strong demand for seniors housing in Simcoe County and a $177 million redevelopment to Simcoe Manor in Beeton is projecting 160 new long-term ...

Council to reinvestigate whistle cessation at 3rd Line crossing in Tottenham

Town of New Tecumseth staff is reinvestigating the cost and feasibility of a whistle cessation along the 3rd Line CP Rail Crossing in Tottenham, following ...

Local charities to receive annual donation from Bailey Creek Farms

Five local charities are once again receiving a much-needed boost in funding this fall from a local pumpkin farmer who understands the importance of community. ...

Simcoe Muskoka to hire 20 additional nurses for return to school

The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) is currently working with school boards in the region to reduce risks in the classroom this September. The ...

Alliston woman rediscovers passion for fine art with pet portraits

An Alliston woman recently reignited her fire for artistic creation in the form of acrylic and oil animal portraits. Luanne Turner has always gravitated towards ...

Town Administration Centre now open for some walk-in services

The Town of New Tecumseth’s Administration Centre has reopened its doors to the public for certain walk-in services, available through its customer service team. These ...

New Tecumseth records new COVID-19 case, bringing monthly total to 2

A New Tecumseth resident was confirmed to have COVID-19 on August 21 by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. It’s the second recorded case in ...

Mini dog festival is coming to Tottenham in early September

Dog owners in Tottenham and the surrounding area are getting the chance to cheer them on at the Dog Lover Days lure course on September ...

Everett ball player glad to be on the diamond

The baseball diamond at the Tottenham Community Centre is getting some good use this summer, even if most of the teams calling it home are ...

Hornets season delayed until at least December

Junior C fans won’t be filing into the New Tecumseth Recreation Centre to see the popular Alliston Hornets any time soon. The regular season usually ...

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.