New Tecumseth Times

South Simcoe Theatre performing musical Honeymoon in Vegas

By Brian Lockhart Sometimes you have to know when to hold them and know when to fold them. Jack Singer learns some lessons the hard way during ...

Emergency Preparedness Week reminds residents to plan for emergency

By Brian Lockhart Emergency Preparedness Week is being recognized in Simcoe County during the week of May 5 – 11. This week is a federal, provincial, and municipal initiative ...

Annual Tottenham CRIC Draw and Dance sees huge success

By Brian Lockhart It was a night to have some fun while potentially earning a big cash prize at the 46th annual CRIC Draw and ...

New Tecumseth releases current Budget Variance Report

By Brian Lockhart The Town of New Tecumseth released a report on the 2024 forecasted year-end operating financial results and capital projections as of March ...

Leaving homes to wither on the vine

By Brock Weir Until very recently, I thought my days as a commuter were over. For the last decade or so, I’ve lived fairly close ...

When in Rome

By Brian Lockhart When in Rome, do as the Roman do. That’s an old saying with some common sense. It means when visiting another place, ...

President and CEO at SMH announces retirement

By Brian Lockhart President and CEO of Stevenson Memorial Hospital (SMH), Jody Levac, is retiring from the position effective May 31, 2024. Levac is recognized for his ...

Toonies for New Tecumseth launches first fundraiser

By Brian Lockhart It was a chance to find some quality baked goods while helping local good causes when Toonies for New Tecumseth held its ...

Protect yourself from disease-carrying ticks this spring

By Brian Lockhart The warmer weather is now here, and the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is reminding people to protect themselves from ticks when ...

Grate Groan-Up Spelling Bee raises over $20,000 for Next Step Tutoring program

By Brian Lockhart Over 135 enthusiastic supporters gathered to test their spelling knowledge and raise funds in support of the Next Step Literacy Program. Next ...

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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 ...