New Tecumseth Times

From Green Team to Stage Crew: Volunteers needed for Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival

By Sam Odrowski Orangeville’s favourite festival is returning in early June, and volunteers are needed to make it a success. The 22nd Annual Orangeville Blue ...

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 ...

OPP warns residents of increase in CRA-themed scams during tax season

By Brian Lockhart As Canadians begin preparing their 2026 income tax returns, the Ontario Provincial Police are reminding the public to stay vigilant against Canada ...

New Tecumseth veterinarian honoured with 2026 Award of Merit

By Brian Lockhart Dr. Michael Corradini, a veterinarian in New Tecumseth, has received the 2026 Award of Merit from the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA). ...

Canadian Show Jumping Team place third in Nations’ Cup

By Mark Pavilons The Canadian Show Jumping Team finished third in the $150,000 FEI Nations’ Cup, presented by Florida Coast Equipment, Feb. 28, during the ...

Seniors’ care and housing options expanded at Simcoe Village

By Brian Lockhart Progress continues at the County of Simcoe’s redevelopment of Simcoe Village Campus in Beeton, with several new enhancements now incorporated into the ...

Local schools ‘sprinkled with kindness’ on Pink Shirt Day

By Brian Lockhart Each year, students and staff throughout the Simcoe County District School Board observe Pink Shirt Day. This is a day that promotes ...

Hats, Heels, and High Tea fundraiser to benefit local women’s shelter

By Brian Lockhart My Sister’s Place in Alliston will host its annual Hats, Heels, and High Tea fundraiser to not only raise funds but also ...

Town of New Tecumseth launches weekly video series: Hometown Happenings

By Brian Lockhart The Town of New Tecumseth is launching a new weekly video series designed to keep residents informed, engaged, and connected to what’s ...

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Don’t worry – it’s paid for

By Brian Lockhart Throughout history, Western societies have always understood that sometimes people experience hardships beyond their control. A person could become sick and unable ...

Town proposed massive growth

After reading last week’s proposed growth plan from our elected officials, I was left shaking my head at the proposal’s lunacy. I understand “some” growth ...

Speaking English badly

By Gwynne Dyer It is a matter of chronic surprise that politicians, otherwise well-trained in saying just the right thing for the audience they are ...

Rumours

By Brian Lockhart There was a time when the year 2000 was considered a futuristic date. For some reason, that number represented a time when ...

Monthly Message: Plant a tree, shelter a life with annual campaign through My Sister’s Place

Every year at My Sister’s Place, we run our annual Trees for Shelter campaign. For this fundraising campaign, we sell potted trees. The program began ...

A story still being written

By Brock Weir I don’t know what it says about me that one of the most exciting days of my life took place when I ...

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 ...