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News Release - Changes to Automated Speed Enforcement Under Bill 56

News Release Date: November 14, 2025 

Changes to Automated Speed Enforcement Under Bill 56

NEW TECUMSETH, ON – The Province of Ontario has passed Bill 56 – Building a More Competitive Economy Act, 2025, which includes significant changes to the Highway Traffic Act affecting the use of Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) cameras. 

Effective November 14, 2025, municipalities will no longer be authorized to operate ASE cameras in school zones or community safety zones. Any speeding infractions captured...

News Release - Help Shape the Future of Recreation, Aquatics, Culture, and Libraries

 News Release Date: November 14, 2025 

Help Shape the Future of Recreation, Aquatics, Culture, and Libraries in New Tecumseth

NEW TECUMSETH, ON – The Town of New Tecumseth and the New Tecumseth Public Library are proud to announce a collaborative initiative to develop a future-focused Recreation, Culture, and Library Action Plan (RCLAP), alongside an Indoor Pool Feasibility Study. These two projects will help guide long-term decision-making for indoor recreation, aquatics, culture, and library...

News Release - Mayor’s 2026 Budget Brings Improvements to Serve You Better

News Release Date: November 4, 2025 

Mayor’s 2026 Budget Brings Improvements to Serve You Better

NEW TECUMSETH, ON – New Tecumseth residents can look forward to meaningful improvements in their community following the approval of the Mayor’s 2026 Budget. The budget includes a 2.84% property tax increase for services and a 1% tax increase for Capital Levy—amounting to approximately $155 per household.

Residents will see direct benefits in the year ahead. The opening of Fire Station #4 and the hiring...

News Release - Council Approves Land Exchange for New Banting Memorial High School Site

News Release Date: November 4, 2025 

Council Approves Land Exchange for New Banting Memorial High School Site

NEW TECUMSETH, ON – At the November 3, 2025, Council meeting, Council approved a land exchange agreement with the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB), paving the way for the relocation and construction of a new Banting Memorial High School.

“The community has been promised a replacement for Banting High School for many years,” said Mayor Richard Norcross. “It is exciting that the...