New Tecumseth Times

Vince’s announces results of 2024 Toonies for Tummies campaign

By Neil Moore Vince’s continues its steadfast commitment to fighting hunger in our communities, raising $7,296 in the recent Toonies for Tummies (TFT) national campaign. ...

Bubbles & Smiles is tasty way to support local seniors

By Brock Weir A feast for the senses will unfold at the historic Aurora Armoury on April 24 as CHATS – Community & Home Assistance ...

Temporary Restaurant Patio Program now accepting applications

By Brian Lockhart The Town of New Tecumseth’s Temporary Restaurant Patio Program provides restaurants with the opportunity to establish or expand patio spaces to take ...

Spring Clean-up looking for volunteers

By Brian Lockhart With warmer weather approaching, and the snow all gone, many places in New Tecumseth have been left with litter strewn about. It ...

Province investing over $1.8 billion to build homes

By Brian Lockhart The Ontario government is investing more than $1.8 billion in house-enabling infrastructure funding aimed at building at least 1.5 million homes by ...

Hornets will face Siskins in Division championship

By Brian Lockhart The Alliston Hornets have advanced to the North Carruthers Division championship series after eliminating the Schomberg Cougars in a semi-final series that ...

NVCA hosting fly fishing event prior to trout season

By Brian Lockhart If you’re an angler and would like to try fly fishing, or even if you have been fly fishing for years but ...

Equine event offers advice on the well-being of horses

By Brian Lockhart With three decades of experience working with horses of various ages, breeds and conditions, Alyson Sharpe, along with her husband and daughter, ...

Protect your eyes and stay safe during solar eclipse

By Brian Lockhart It will be a rare occurrence on April 8, when the moon will pass in front of the sun causing a total ...

Yesterdayland, Todayland, and Tomorrowland

By Brock Weir It’s often said that hindsight is 20/20, but sometimes the results can be unexpected. Having kids of one’s own, I hear, can ...

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 ...

March 2024 Archive