New Tecumseth Times

Shifting resiliency

By Brock Weir In today’s fast-paced world, it’s probably advisable to try and be a bit flexible. So many things around us are changing and ...

Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit request public input through a telephone survey

By Brian Lockhart The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is committed to maintaining up-to-date, reliable information about the community it serves, including gathering important information ...

Stevenson Memorial Hospital updates what areas require masks as viral illnesses decline

By Brian Lockhart With a downward trend of influenza and other viral illnesses in local communities and across the region, Stevenson Memorial Hospital (SMH) is ...

Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit launches new Strategic Plan

By Brian Lockhart The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) has released its 2026-2029 Strategic Plan. The strategic plan is the first developed under the ...

Province investing $1 million in support of company expansion

By Brian Lockhart In support of a Collingwood company’s investment of $7,301,000 to boost its manufacturing and create 20 new, well-paying jobs over the next ...

Protect yourself during extreme cold weather

By Brian Lockhart With recent frigid temperatures, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is offering tips on how to protect yourself from extreme cold. While ...

Simcoe County skate trail is now open to the public

By Brian Lockhart The County of Simcoe skate trail has officially opened for the 2026 winter season. The trail spans over one kilometre through the ...

Grade 3 and 4 students facing suspension if not immunized

By Brian Lockhart There are just a few days left before Grade 3 and 4 students who are not immunized may be suspended from school ...

Alliston Hornets game postponed, team remains first in North Carruthers Divison

By Brian Lockhart Considering the sport is played on an ice surface, it’s somewhat ironic that the Alliston Hornets’ home game against the Penetang Kings, ...

CONTACT Community Services unveils Aquafit program at Innisfil YMCA

By Brian Lockhart CONTACT Community Services is launching a new Auqafit program to help seniors stay active and fit. The program will take place in ...

Back to business unusual

By Brock Weir Everybody needs a little bit of time away. At least that’s the view of the band Chicago in their 1982 hit “Hard ...

Monthly Message: My Sister’s Place gearing up for community events as weather warms

It’s been a busy year so far at My Sister’s Place with the planning and execution of our Hats, Heels and High Tea fundraiser. This ...

War on Iran: A series of miscalculations

By Gwynne Dyer Still not four full weeks into the war, and already Donald Trump’s “short-term excursion” – decapitate the Iranian regime with a surprise ...

Bill C-22 embraced by law enforcement

By Mark Pavilons Law enforcement officials across the province are welcoming changes contained in Bill C-22 (Part 2), that focus on electronic service providers (ESPs). ...

Answering the call

Do you always answer the phone when it rings, vibrates, or lights up? If you are, you might be in good company. A few years ...

Monthly Message: More than food – new programs strengthening community support

Communities grow and change over time, and the organizations that support them must grow as well. At the Alliston Food Bank, the goal has always ...

The Olympics

By Brian Lockhart I used to love watching the Olympics. Other than Wide World of Sports, which used to air sometime around 4 p.m. on ...

Monthly Message: CONTACT Amanda’s story

Often, when a community member comes to CONTACT for support, the request is multi-layered. A request for more affordable housing options may lead to the ...

Change you can set your watch to

By Brock Weir I’ve never had the best of lucks with clocks. From the time I first set foot in a school setting at the ...

Women’s Day

By Brian Lockhart The ‘world’ will be celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8. International Women’s Day is celebrated globally as a day to celebrate ...

January 2026 Archive