All stories by Tony Veltri unless otherwise noted
New Town administration centre tops out about $4 million over contract award
Posted March 20, 2025
Final costs to build and furnish the New Tecumseth Administration Centre has settled in at $22,391,375 or $474 per sq ft. The original projected amount was $16.5 million.
OPP make arrests in series of LCBO thefts, Brampton men charged
Posted March 20, 2025
An LCBO theft ring has been busted with the arrest of three males from Brampton.
'Inconsistency with a licence plate' leads to seizure of cocaine in Bradford
Posted March 19, 2025
A mismatched license plate on a pick-up truck in Bradford yesterday morning caught the attention of South Simcoe Police officer, whose traffic stop ended in that driver's arrest and seizure of cocaine.
Adjala-Tosorontio posted largest 2024 assessment growth in Simcoe County, New Tecumseth near bottom
Posted March 18, 2025
Adjala-Tosorontio's current value assessment (CVA) available for 2025 property taxation, increased 7.14 per cent or $190.6 Million to $2.8 billion in 2024, the highest of all 16 municipalities in Simcoe County by percentage.
New Tecumseth settlement area recommendations to public in April
Posted March 17, 2025
New Tecumseth councillors will take another opportunity Thursday aftenoon to influence growth plan recommendations intended to accommodate a population of 80,590 by 2051, ahead of presenting them to the public for comments.
2025 OPP contract price tag saves Town about $280k after savings
Posted March 11, 2025
As the dust settles on a four year deal between New Tecumseth and Nottawasaga OPP (Ontario Solicitor General) initially proposed as a near 25 per cent increase in 2025 contract costs, a combination of 10 per cent subsidy from the province, and reduction in hiring plans, the Town will pocket $279,842 in savings from the approved budget amount.
Serious crash in Bradford sends Alliston man to hospital by air
Posted March 10, 2025
A 64-year-old Alliston man was seriously injured in a two car crash March 6 in Bradford West Gwillimbury.
Angus, Barrie, Bradford males caught in child sexual abuse cases
Posted March 6, 2025
Three males from Barrie, including a 15-year-old, a male from Bradford, and one from Angus, were among 40 individuals arrested as part of Project Steel, "a coordinated national operation to identify and apprehend those who prey on children" OPP announced this afternoon.
'Honda has no plans to build a new factory in Indiana'
Posted March 6, 2025
In an update issued this morning titled "Tariff Announcement Response," Honda's Executive Vice President, General Manager, said the automaker's plans for its operations in Alliston "remain focused on protecting our manufacturing associates and our long-standing business operations across Canada."
Company credit card fraud ends in arrest of Essa woman
Posted March 5, 2025
A year long investigation into an alleged fraud has ended in the arrest of a 38-year-old woman from Essa.
With tariffs in place, Honda Canada taking no immediate actions in Alliston
Posted March 4, 2025
The 'what if' or 'when' is yes and now as of 12:01 this morning when American President Donald Trump's 25 per cent tariffs went into effect on a long list of exports into the U.S. from Canada and Mexico includng its direct hit on Honda's manufacturing plants in Alliston, and its local parts suppliers and transport to market logistics.
Town looks to bolster all-way stops with 'tiger tail' addition
Posted March 3, 2025
The latest action to come through New Tecumseth's traffic advisory committee involves consideration to add a "tiger tail" to all-way stop signs in school and community safety zones.