New Tecumseth Times

That ‘20s Show

By Brock Weir It’s always a jarring feeling when “your” past – in this case, our collective past – comes back to… haunt us. No, ...

Use caution when enjoying end-of-summer water fun

By Brian Lockhart With the final weeks of summer now here, many people will be enjoying the last days of water activities in the region. ...

STI’s are on the rise in Simcoe Muskoka

By Brian Lockhart There has been a steady increase in sexually transmitted infections (STI) in Simcoe County over the past five years. Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and ...

Tottenham Beeton Softball hosts U14 All-Star game

By Brian Lockhart The Tottenham Beeton District Minor Softball Association held its inaugural U14 All-Star game on Sunday, Aug. 20, at Keogh Park in Tottenham, ...

Stevenson Memorial Hospital celebrates 10th anniversary of Fracture Clinic

By Brian Lockhart Hospital staff, Board members, and local officials celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Stevenson Memorial Hospital Fracture Clinic providing orthopedic care on ...

How to keep kids active when returning to school

By Brian Lockhart It’s time to get ready for the new school year, and families are encouraged to help children and teens build physical activity ...

Rod Abrams Funeral Home celebrating 50 years of serving the community

By Brian Lockhart Staying in business for 20 years is a real achievement. Remaining in business for 30 years is a stellar accomplishment. Rod Abrams ...

Alliston resident celebrates $100,000 lottery win

By Brian Lockhart An Alliston man is $100,000 richer after matching the last six of seven ENCORE numbers in exact order in the July 29, ...

Abilities in Motion hosts an annual fun regatta celebration

By Brian Lockhart Abilities in Motion (AIM) held its second annual regatta weekend at Earl Rowe Provincial Park in Alliston on Friday, Aug. 18, and ...

Festival at Fort Willow looking for participants

By Brian Lockhart The Nottawasaga Conservation Authority is looking for participants for the Festival at Fort Will. The two-day celebration of the history of Fort ...

Working ‘holidays’

By Brock Weir We probably all had to get up in front of the classroom at one point or another to yammer on about what ...

No ‘New World Order’

By Gwynne Dyer There is no ‘New World Order’, although there is certainly a new world disorder. The ‘rules-based international order’ that was created after ...

Monthly Message: Volunteers are the heart of the Alliston Food Bank

At the Alliston Food Bank, one truth rings clear: without volunteers, the doors simply would not open. Every bag of groceries packed, every shelf stocked, ...

Monthly Message: Walk with purpose and champion seniors in need at CONTACT Grand Parade

In the heart of New Tecumseth, a powerful movement is taking shape — one that blends community spirit, compassion, and a good pair of walking ...

Self defence

By Brian Lockhart A recent incident in Lindsay, Ont., has caused some controversy when a victim of a crime was charged with some very serious ...

You don’t agree?

By Brian Lockhart As a columnist, I don’t expect everyone to agree with my opinion. It would be a very boring world if we all ...

Monthly Message: Using modern technology to reverse the climate crisis — there’s hope!

The scientific consensus is clear: human activity, particularly the burning of fossil fuels, is accelerating global warming and triggering climate disruptions. In 2024, the concentration ...

Tottenham Municipal Speed Camera

Two weeks ago, on a Sunday morning before 5 am, I drove through Tottenham returning from the airport.As with many school zones, speed limits for ...

Monthly Message: How to help My Sister’s Place support women and children

As a not-for-profit organization fundraising is a major part of our yearly finances, the Ministry of Children, Community & Social Services provide about 80 per ...

Cultural appropriation

By Brian Lockhart If you’re a man and have attended a wedding or funeral recently and worn a suit of some kind, most likely you wore ...

August 2023 Archive