New Tecumseth Times

New lights up at Coventry Park slo-pitch diamond

Slo-pitch leagues will be able to get a few more games in now that the second diamond at Coventry Park has lights installed allowing for ...

Local artist uses human body to spread awareness for mental health

For most people, carving a brain sounds like something out of a horror movie. But, for Tottenham sculptor, printmaker and photographer Tiffany Folmeg, it’s just ...

New Tecumseth keeping COVID-19 cases low

New Tecumseth has remained on a path towards eliminating COVID-19 since the start of July. Over the last month, transmission of the virus has slowed ...

Nearly 250 care packages to be sent to Black youth across Simcoe

The death of George Floyd in late May created a strong demand for justice across the globe, even reaching Simcoe County. Out of this tragedy ...

Alliston public library moves into Stage 3 reopening, Tottenham and Beeton will remain in Stage 2

Good news seems to be rare these days but bookworms in Alliston now have something to be excited about. Their public library moved into Stage ...

Mental wellness program for newcomers starts up in York–South Simcoe

The immigrant population in northern York Region, South Simcoe and the surrounding area has been steadily increasing for several years, creating a larger need for ...

SCDSB unveils schools plans for September

School will be a much different place for students in New Tecumseth this September. The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) recently announced it will ...

Out of town action at Tottenham baseball diamond

The baseball diamond at the Tottenham Community Centre is getting a lot of action these days, but the teams that are making it their home ...

Local family and long-time supporters give $50,000 boost to Stevenson

The Stevenson Memorial Hospital Foundation (SMHF) has received a generous pledge donation towards the Because of You, We Can Capital Campaign from a family who ...

More seniors housing to be developed west of New Tecumseth

More seniors housing is coming to the Township of Southgate in Dundalk as FLATO Developments recently celebrated a ribbon cutting for its over-$20 million flagship ...

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Returning the momentum

By Brock Weir Maybe it’s the classic movie fan in me, but whenever anyone talks about making a comeback, I can’t help but think of ...

It just keeps getting better

By Brian Lockhart The 1961 movie, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, opens with a famous long shot in Manhattan. It is just after dawn, and the street, a ...

Iran: Options

By Gwynne Dyer The Iranians know they have won, but President Trump doesn’t get it yet. He’s still at the stage of counting up the ...

From hope to design: Are our cities reflecting what makes us happy?

By Greys for Green In our last article, “Nature is Essential to HOPE,” we stressed the importance of connecting to nature. That sense of awe we feel ...

Back to business unusual

By Brock Weir Everybody needs a little bit of time away. At least that’s the view of the band Chicago in their 1982 hit “Hard ...

Monthly Message: My Sister’s Place gearing up for community events as weather warms

It’s been a busy year so far at My Sister’s Place with the planning and execution of our Hats, Heels and High Tea fundraiser. This ...

War on Iran: A series of miscalculations

By Gwynne Dyer Still not four full weeks into the war, and already Donald Trump’s “short-term excursion” – decapitate the Iranian regime with a surprise ...

Bill C-22 embraced by law enforcement

By Mark Pavilons Law enforcement officials across the province are welcoming changes contained in Bill C-22 (Part 2), that focus on electronic service providers (ESPs). ...