From decks to drywall: Understanding New Tecumseth’s building permit rules

February 27, 2026 · 0 Comments

By Brian Lockhart With spring arriving soon, many local residents will be planning home renovations, both inside and outside. Whenever you plan to build or ...

New Tecumseth council reviews report on Buy Ontario Act

By Brian Lockhart The Town of New Tecumseth Council received a report detailing the Buy Ontario Act 2025, as legislated by the Province of Ontario, ...

County of Simcoe releases highlights from February council meeting

By Brian Lockhart Simcoe County council has released highlights from its Feb. 10 council meeting, including updates on progress in programs across the region. Paramedic ...

How to use less electricity at home

By Brian Lockhart You need electricity, and we all have to pay for it. However, there are ways of reducing your monthly electric bill by ...

Our Town Food Bank celebrates 35 years of serving Tottenham

By Brian Lockhart Our Town Food Bank in Tottenham is celebrating 35 years of helping people with food insecurity. Established in 1991, the food bank ...

March Break travels increase the risk of contracting measles: Health unit

By Brian Lockhart March Break often involves travel and gatherings, meaning travel to some destinations may pose a risk of contracting measles. The Simcoe Muskoka ...

Notice of temporary road closure in Tottenham

By Brian Lockhart Lionel Stone Avenue East in Tottenham will be getting a facelift and will be closed to through traffic for several months. The ...

South Simcoe Theatre’s production of ‘The Gravitational Pull of Bernice Trimble’ weighs family obligations and devotion

By Brian Lockhart It is an exploration of the darker side of the human condition in The South Simcoe Theatre’s production of The Gravitational Pull of ...

South Simcoe Police respond to armed home invasion, public assistance sought

The South Simcoe Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in relation to an armed home invasion. On Feb. 19, at approximately 3 a.m., South ...