New Tecumseth Times

How to find a doctor or nurse practitioner in Ontario

By Brian Lockhart There are currently many people in Ontario without a primary health care professional. A family doctor or nurse practitioner is your primary ...

Police investigate stolen vehicle in New Tecumseth

By Brian Lockhart Officers from the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are investigating the theft of a motor vehicle from a residential property ...

Town’s winter recreation and culture programs open for registration

By Brian Lockhart Winter is here, and so are the Town of New Tecumseth’s winter programs. Whether you are looking for creative activities, active fun, ...

Upcoming families in nature wellness retreats at Tiffin Centre

By Brian Lockhart The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority’s Families in Nature & Wellness Retreats offer a chance to slow down, breathe deeply, and rediscover what ...

Tottenham Railers maintain third place after weekend win

By Brian Lockhart The Tottenham Railers are in third place in the North Division of the Greater Metro Hockey League after a weekend win over ...

Tottenham outdoor rink opens for the season

By Brian Lockhart The cold weather means it may take longer for your car to warm up in the morning, but it also means outdoor ...

Simcoe County Museum offers winter break fun

By Brian Lockhart The Simcoe County Museum is inviting families and visitors of all ages to visit during winter break for activities. Programs include whimsical, ...

Ontario Provincial Police urge the public to be cautious near bodies of water

By Sam Odrowski Snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and skiing are all great ways to get exercise throughout the winter season. But when enjoying recreational activities in the ...

Health unit issues drug alert: Opioid poisoning on the rise in Simcoe–Muskoka

By Brian Lockhart The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has issued a drug alert to warn residents of an increase in drug overdoses in the ...

Fire safety tips for the holiday season

By Brian Lockhart The holidays are a time for joy, family, and celebration, but they are also the peak season for home fires. The Town ...

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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 ...