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News Release - Town of New Tecumseth Receives Fire Protection Grant

News Release Date: December 28, 2025 

Town of New Tecumseth Receives Fire Protection Grant  

NEW TECUMSETH, ON – The Town of New Tecumseth is proud to announce it has been awarded a $48,000 Fire Protection Grant from the province of Ontario. On December 17, Mayor Richard Norcross, MPP Brian Saunderson, and Fire Chief Dan Heydon gathered at Fire Station 1 in Alliston to celebrate this important investment in community safety.

“This grant is an investment in safety and readiness,” said Mayor Richard...

Avian Influenza Update

Testing was completed on 1 goose at the Tottenham Pond and confirmed Avian Influenza; it’s likely the other 15 geese reported died from Avian Influenza as well. The risk to the general public remains low.

Government of Canada recommendations: 

• Do not touch or feed wild birds by hand
• If you’re a hunter or bird bander, always follow safe handling practices
• Clean backyard bird feeders and baths regularly—every 2 weeks—with a solution of 1 part household bleach to 9 parts water, rinse well, and allow...

News Release - Avian Influenza Confirmed at Tottenham Conservation Area

News Release - Avian Influenza Confirmed at Tottenham Conservation Area

NEW TECUMSETH, ON – The Town of New Tecumseth has been advised by the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative (CWHC) that Avian Influenza has been confirmed in a dead Canadian goose found at the Tottenham Pond within the Tottenham Conservation Area.

The Town is working closely with CWHC to monitor the affected area. Residents are strongly advised to avoid ponds and waterfowl habitats at this time.

 While the risk of transmission...

Notice - Presence of Deceased Geese at the Tottenham Conservation Area

Thank you to those who reported a presence of deceased geese at the Tottenham Conservation Area. The Town of New Tecumseth is working with the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) and Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative (CWHC) on appropriate next steps. A sample collected from the Tottenham Pond has been delivered to CWHC for analysis, with results pending. We will continue to work with the NVCA and CWHC and provide updates on our official channels. Further guidance and reporting...