New Tecumseth Times

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.

Serious injuries in two-car crash on Country Road 10

At approximately 5:55 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 15, members of the Nottawasaga Detachment, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were called to the scene of a two car ...

Bristow performs at St. John’s Saturday

Local country singer, 19- year-old Naomi Bristow will be performing at St. John’s United Church in Alliston (across from the Shoppers Drug Mart) on Saturday, ...

New Tecumseth’s annual Toys for Tickets returns for its 9th season

The Town of New Tecumseth is once again offering its annual Toys for Tickets program. From Monday, Nov. 28 to Friday, Dec. 2, only, the ...

South Simcoe Theatre marks anniversary with treat

The South Simcoe Theatre is offering show-goers a special street, starting next week. They group is presenting “50: Our Golden Celebration “ from Nov. 24 ...

Steam win over Oshawa

The Tottenham Steam took an early lead in their Saturday (Nov. 5) night home game against the Oshawa RiverKings and managed to stay ahead for a 6-4 win.

Nottawasaga SIU invokes mandate after arrest

On Saturday, Nov. 5, at approximately 7:30 a.m., officers from the of Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of ...

Alliston residents wins $100,000 Encore prize

Jouko Vahakuopus of Alliston is celebrating after winning $100,000 with ENCORE in the Oct. 8, Ontario 49 draw. “I checked my numbers the day after ...

Community remembers

Members of the Royal Canadian Legion, Canadian Armed Forces, veterans, Cadets, and the public gathered at the cenotaph in Keogh Park in Tottenham on Sunday, ...

Town launches program to improve agenda process

The Town of New Tecumseth has launched a new web-based paperless agenda solution from iCompass Technologies, a leading innovator providing web-based paperless agenda software for ...

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Demystifying public health food safety inspections

By Dr. Michelle Quaye, Public Health Physician Health inspections take place in many different settings, but they all have the same goal: making sure that ...

Turn into the waves

By Brian Lockhart When I was in my final year of high school, our entire Grade 12 class entered the gym to view the movie ...

Minority reports

By Brock Weir Like many Canadians on Monday night, I eagerly awaited the results of three Federal byelections – two in the GTA and one ...

Monthly Message: A day in the life of a volunteer at the Alliston Food Bank

By Alliston Food Bank What does a day in the life of a volunteer at the Alliston Food Bank really look like? From the outside, ...

Hungary: The tide goes out

By Gwynne Dyer Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk sent a message congratulating Hungary’s newly elected prime minister, Peter Magyar, for having evicted long-serving populist leader ...

Culture clash

By Brian Lockhart There is a rather famous video of a minor baseball game where parents in the stands are harassing the umpire. The umpire ...

Why bother? Here’s why.

By Brock Weir Easter is one of my favourite holidays. While the religious aspect is the main element of the observance, for many it’s a ...

Monthly Message: CONTACT Seniors Programs sees incredible success in the community

In an era when social isolation, especially among seniors, is a pressing issue, initiatives focused on free local programming and community engagement are more important ...