New Tecumseth Times

Tips for maintaining a well on a rural property

By Brian Lockhart Living in a rural area means you most likely obtain your water from a well on your property. If you have a ...

Simcoe County District School Board sanctions Trustee for breach of code of conduct

By Brian Lockhart The Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) held a special board meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 23, to determine what actions will be ...

County invests in regional hospice and palliative care services

By Brian Lockhart The County of Simcoe is supporting regional hospice and palliative care services with funds for the Simcoe County Hospice Alliance. The County ...

SMH revises mask policy as cases of respiratory illness rise

By Brian Lockhart Stevenson Memorial Hospital (SMH) is increasing masking requirements. Wearing a hospital-provided medical mask will be required in all clinical areas of the ...

Alliston Hornets remain in first place with three-weekend wins

Alliston squad on 12-game winning streak By Brian Lockhart The Alliston Hornets moved into first place in the North Carruthers division of the Provincial Junior ...

Simcoe County aims to increase local support for mental health and addiction

By Brian Lockhart The County of Simcoe along with identified key partners has recognized a need for integrated community-based services to address a homelessness health ...

Council receives report on municipal structures inspection

By Brian Lockhart The Town of New Tecumseth Council received a report on municipal structures inventory and inspection that was completed on Oct. 21, prepared ...

BioPed Footcare celebrates opening of Alliston Foot Care Clinic

By Brian Lockhart If you suffer from pain or discomfort in your lower limbs, BioPed Footcare now has a clinic in Alliston to help you ...

Arson in Adjala-Tosorontio under investigation, footage sought from public

On Tuesday Oct. 22, just after 04:29 a.m., members of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a structure fire ...

What then must we do?

By Brian Lockhart “What then must we do?” It is a line said, then put to paper, by journalist Billy Kwan in the 1982 movie, ...

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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 ...

Turn into the waves

By Brian Lockhart When I was in my final year of high school, our entire Grade 12 class entered the gym to view the movie ...

Minority reports

By Brock Weir Like many Canadians on Monday night, I eagerly awaited the results of three Federal byelections – two in the GTA and one ...

Monthly Message: A day in the life of a volunteer at the Alliston Food Bank

By Alliston Food Bank What does a day in the life of a volunteer at the Alliston Food Bank really look like? From the outside, ...

Hungary: The tide goes out

By Gwynne Dyer Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk sent a message congratulating Hungary’s newly elected prime minister, Peter Magyar, for having evicted long-serving populist leader ...

Culture clash

By Brian Lockhart There is a rather famous video of a minor baseball game where parents in the stands are harassing the umpire. The umpire ...

Why bother? Here’s why.

By Brock Weir Easter is one of my favourite holidays. While the religious aspect is the main element of the observance, for many it’s a ...

Monthly Message: CONTACT Seniors Programs sees incredible success in the community

In an era when social isolation, especially among seniors, is a pressing issue, initiatives focused on free local programming and community engagement are more important ...