New Tecumseth Times

New Tec libraries are now open for Browse, Borrow and Go

There’s now some good news for book lovers. All three branches of the New Tecumseth Public Library are now open for visitors. As of July ...

Farmer’s Market Spotlight: Lovin Little Gems

The gems come from all over the world and are turned into beautiful works of art by Janita Robbins, of Lovin Little Gems. Janita brings ...

More than 8,000 available jobs in Simcoe: County

Following an on-line Work in Simcoe County Job Fair, held on July 2, the County released data collected through June on available job postings in ...

Ask an Expert Series explores cybersecurity for business

The County of Simcoe’s newest installment in the Ask an Expert virtual series will focus on cybersecurity risks for business. The aim of the webinar ...

Gibson Centre re-tools Taste of the Town with gift cards

Taste of the Town, the popular annual fundraiser benefiting the Gibson Centre for Community, Arts and Culture, may have to wait another year for a ...

County hosting virtual session on new automated cart program

The County of Simcoe will be hosting a virtual public information centre for residents to learn more about the new automated cart collection program that ...

Ontario moves to Step 3 of re-opening plan this Friday

As the number of new daily cases of COVID-19 continues to drop, Ontario will move into Stage 3 of its Roadmap to Recovery at 12.01 ...

Hornets prepare for 2021 / 22 season

The Provincial Junior Hockey League is looking at an October 1, start to the season this year – that is if all goes well and ...

ILSA raises $14,000 for Indigenous Youth

The Indigenous Life Sport Academy raised $14,000 in support of Indigenous youth this year. The Whistler, BC not-for-profit organization sold Indigenous art to raise funds ...

Citizens recognized for community contributions ahead of Canada Day

The Town of New Tecumseth announced the 2021 award winners for volunteerism and community involvement during the June 28 Council meeting. The awards are presented ...

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Don’t worry – it’s paid for

By Brian Lockhart Throughout history, Western societies have always understood that sometimes people experience hardships beyond their control. A person could become sick and unable ...

Town proposed massive growth

After reading last week’s proposed growth plan from our elected officials, I was left shaking my head at the proposal’s lunacy. I understand “some” growth ...

Speaking English badly

By Gwynne Dyer It is a matter of chronic surprise that politicians, otherwise well-trained in saying just the right thing for the audience they are ...

Rumours

By Brian Lockhart There was a time when the year 2000 was considered a futuristic date. For some reason, that number represented a time when ...

Monthly Message: Plant a tree, shelter a life with annual campaign through My Sister’s Place

Every year at My Sister’s Place, we run our annual Trees for Shelter campaign. For this fundraising campaign, we sell potted trees. The program began ...

A story still being written

By Brock Weir I don’t know what it says about me that one of the most exciting days of my life took place when I ...

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 ...