New Tecumseth incumbents hold on in nail biters, while two lose seats in Adj-Tos
Posted October 27, 2026
The closest ward council races in New Tecumseth and Adjala-Tosorontio were decided by margins of 20 votes or fewer in the Oct. 26 municipal election, while two incumbent councillors in Adjala-Tosorontio lost their seats.
Mayoral carnage in Simcoe County as five go down in defeat
Posted October 27, 2026
New Tecumseth Mayor Richard Norcross was among five incumbent mayors defeated in Monday's municipal election across Simcoe County, while incumbents in Adjala-Tosorontio and Essa Township retained their mayoral seats.
Ontario plans optional digital identification system
Posted October 23, 2026
Ontario will begin consultations on digital identification credentials, with legislation planned for late 2027 to guarantee residents the right to obtain and use physical identification.
EA study commences to improve connecting link intersections
Posted October 22, 2026
Release - The Town of New Tecumseth has initiated a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) to assess the need for improvements to the Victoria Street West, Young Street, Albert Street, and King Street intersections within the Alliston Connecting Link.
