New Tecumseth Times

Lineup of events released for New Tecumseth’s Winterfest 2024

By Brian Lockhart There’s no better way to beat the winter blues than to embrace the season and have some fun in the cold weather! ...

Snowmobile riders encouraged to follow riding and safety tips during International Snowmobile Safety Week

By Brian Lockhart Now that there is plenty of snow on the ground, local snowmobile clubs are grooming their trails as riders go out to ...

Tottenham Railers moving up in the standings

By Brian Lockhart After a slow start to the season, the Tottenham Railers are moving up in the standings of the South Division of the ...

Sugartones’ beloved founding director retires

By Judy Breckles Sugartones has been entertaining Alliston and South Simcoe since Jan-Åke Westin moved to the area 11 years ago and founded a local ...

Stevenson receives $10,000 pledge from Garry Mercer Trucking

By Brian Lockhart The Stevenson Memorial Hospital Foundation has announced they have received a pledge of $10,000 from Garry Mercer Trucking Inc., bringing their total ...

Patient room windows to be replaced at Stevenson Memorial Hospital

By Brian Lockhart Stevenson Memorial Hospital is undergoing a large project that will see patient room windows replaced. The funds were provided through a Health ...

Enjoy a free skate this Friday in Tottenham

By Brian Lockhart School PA days may provide a fun day off for the kids, but parents may be looking for a way to keep ...

Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority issues winter safety message

By Brian Lockhart With the colder weather here, freezing ponds and waterways are creating a hazard as they begin to freeze over. The Nottawasaga Valley ...

Hornets hammer Huntsville – two points ahead in first place

By Brian Lockhart The Alliston Hornets delivered a big win over the Huntsville Otters on Friday night (Jan. 19) at the New Tecumseth Recreation Centre ...

Love Letters on stage at the Blackhorse Theatre

By Brian Lockhart Many people have life-long friends they rarely see but keep in contact with. When they do get together, it’s like no time ...

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 ...

January 2024 Archive