New Tecumseth Times

Is this who we are?

By Brock Weir Whenever we go to the polls, at least at the Federal level, we’re invariably told it is going to be one of ...

Toys for Tickets campaign returns to New Tecumseth

By Brian Lockhart The Town of New Tecumseth has announced the return of its annual Toys for Tickets campaign for local families in need. From ...

Tottenham Railers win three over the weekend

By Brian Lockhart The good times seem to be coming back to the Tottenham Railers as the team is making huge strides both on and ...

Beeton Veterinary Clinic raises $820 for Our Town Food Bank

By Brian Lockhart Beeton Veterinary Clinic recently held a silent auction and Thanksgiving Food Drive in support of the Our Town Food Bank in Tottenham. ...

Local school board seeking volunteers for Accessibility Advisory Committee

By Brian Lockhart The Simcoe County District School Board is looking for community volunteers interested in serving on the Accessibility Advisory Committee. People with disabilities ...

Radon may be a silent health risk in your homeless

By Brian Lockhart It is Radon Action Month and the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is encouraging residents to test their homes for radon. Radon ...

GST/HST break announced by Prime Minister, alongside MP Van Bynen

By Brock Weir Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was in the area last week to deliver an early holiday present to Canadians: a four-month break on ...

County recognizes staff at Paramedic Services Commencement and Honours ceremony

By Brian Lockhart The County of Simcoe Paramedic Services celebrated the achievements of its dedicated team members during its annual Commencement and Honours Ceremony held ...

A different take on an old fairy tale in the Blackhorse Village Players’ production of ‘A Snow White Christmas’

By Brian Lockhart Once upon a time – was a long time ago. Snow White no longer lives with seven dwarfs, and her looks may ...

How to adequately prepare for winter weather ahead of time

By Brian Lockhart Colder weather is on the way, and along with it comes the potential for danger during winter storms. Winter storms kill more ...

Encouraging and fostering Truth & Reconciliation

By Brock Weir Canada has come a long way since Orange Shirt Day first gained traction across the country as a way to build awareness ...

Monthly Message: A season of gratitude, celebrating community impact at CONTACT

With Thanksgiving approaching, we pause to reflect on the incredible generosity that surrounds us. At CONTACT Community Services, we know that no one should have ...

Hello Tilly Norwood

By Brian Lockhart The name Tilly sounds, at least to me, a little old-fashioned. Names come and go, then come back into fashion over time. ...

Gaza: The 20-point plan

By Gwynne Dyer When a bad man does a good thing, we should honour him for it even if his motives are selfish. Donald Trump ...

Monthly Message: How local action can inspire global hope

l In a world grappling with climate crises, economic instability, and growing social unrest, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by problems that seem distant and ...

Qatar and Poland

By Gwynne Dyer I’ll get to the Russian drones shot down over Poland, but I’ll start with the Israeli air strikes on Qatar because that’s ...

Monthly Message: My Sister’s Place’sgrassroots fight against domestic violence in South Simcoe

My Sister’s Place has been serving South Simcoe County since 1987, but it was a long road and a lot of hard work to get ...

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, ...

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