New Tecumseth Times

Awaken Aurora builds on inaugural success with focus on International Women’s Day

By Brock Weir More than 65 women came together at the Aurora Cultural Centre last month for the inaugural Awaken Aurora – The Dawn Within, ...

Alliston Hornets remain in second place with three games left in regular season

By Brian Lockhart After winning both games over the past week, the Alliston Hornets remain in second place in the North Carruthers Division of the ...

Simcoe County council provides age-friendly update, reviews recycling collection

By Brian Lockhart The County of Simcoe has released highlights from recent council meetings during January. County council reviewed several reports, discussed items, and presented ...

CONTACT Community Services to launch birdhouse decorating session in March

By Brian Lockhart With spring just around the corner, CONTACT Community Services has announced its free March seniors program. This program features Mini Log Cabin ...

Put on your blue suede shoes, Elvis is coming to the Alliston Legion

By Brian Lockhart If your ears perk up when “Love Me Tender” or “Suspicious Minds” is played on your favourite radio station, you will enjoy ...

Monthly Message: Volunteers are CONTACT’s superpower

For close to 50 years, CONTACT Community Services has been a beacon of stability in the communities of South Simcoe by providing full, wraparound services ...

Communication

By Brian Lockhart I have always thought that if everyone had spoken the same language, the First World War might have turned out very differently. ...

The curious case of disappearing generals

By Gwynne Dyer Armies can be used against both foreigners abroad and citizens at home, but the two roles require quite different equipment and tactics. ...

Whatever love means

By Brock Weir Feb. 14 is just around the corner and love is in the air! At least, that’s what Valentine’s Day enthusiasts will have ...

New Tecumseth Rotary Club to host Volunteer Fair this weekend

By Brian Lockhart Volunteers play an important part in the community by giving their time to help with local activities, events, and to help fellow ...

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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 ...