OPP double digit contract increase sparks interest in County-wide policing

Posted November 7, 2024

 

New Tecumseth's draft 2025 budget package includes a $1.46 million, or 23 per cent increase to the cost of Nottawasaga OPP Policing contract, raising it to $7,750,160.

Zoning amendment to permit high-rise residential in east end Alliston

Posted November 6, 2024

 

A proposal to construct two 12-storey apartment buildings at 6179 Hwy 89 in Alliston, moved a step forward this week when New Tecumseth councillors voted to amend the property's zoning to permit residential.

New Tecumseth councillors kill accommodation tax idea

Posted November 6, 2024

 

New Tecumseth's short term rental market - hotel, inns, Airbnb, etc - will not have to implement a Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT), following council's defeat of a recommendation to explore the idea.

 

 

Gun shots fired at home in Cookstown

Posted November 5, 2024

 

South Simcoe Police investigating early morning gunfire aimed at a house in Cookstown.

Electric scooter operator struck after falling off, succumbed to injuries

Posted November 4, 2024

 

South Simcoe Police investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Sunday, November 3, shortly after 5 pm on Simcoe County Road 53 (5 Sideroad) near Line 9 of Innisfil.

New Tecumseth 2025 draft budget opens with 9.5 per cent tax hike

Posted November 4, 2024

 

New Tecumseth's draft 2025 budget proposes to increase the local portion of property taxes by 9.53 per cent, or $247 on a home with an average market value assessment (MVA) of $456,000.

New Tecumseth flirting with tax on short term rental market

Posted November 1, 2024

 

New Tecumseth's short term rental market - hotel, inns, Airbnb, etc - could be subject to a municipal accommodation tax (MAT) in 2025 if council accepts the proposal from its Economic Development office, as a new source of revenue.