News Releases

Canadians Mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day

September 30 marks a solemn and powerful occasion across Canada as communities observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day that honours Survivors and victims of the residential school system, their families, and communities, and promotes reconciliation with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.

The day is also marked by Orange Shirt Day, which recognizes the intergenerational impacts of the residential schools on Indigenous peoples. Orange Shirt Day is a powerful symbol of the...

JOINT ADVISORY - Simulated hazmat emergency exercise to take place September 25 in New Tecumseth

Simulated hazmat emergency exercise to take place September 25 in New Tecumseth

Midhurst/September 19, 2025 – The County of Simcoe and Town of New Tecumseth are advising the community of Alliston that there will be a staged emergency exercise on September 25, 2025 at the CPKC Spence Pre-Tripping Facility, located just west of the 11th Line and Tottenham Road intersection near Alliston. This exercise will help emergency personnel learn, practice, and test the coordination of emergency services on...

Simcoe Auto Mayors Drive Change: Canada Delays ZEV Mandate

News Release Date: September 5, 2025 

Simcoe Auto Mayors Drive Change: Canada Delays ZEV Mandate

NEW TECUMSETH, ON — In a major policy shift aimed at revitalizing Canada’s auto industry and shielding it from the impact of U.S. tariffs, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced today the delay of the federal Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) sales mandate, originally set to begin in 2026. The move is part of a broader industrial strategy titled “Building Canada Strong”, which focuses on strengthening domestic...

Lane Reduction on 12th Line for Paving

Please be advised that 12th Line will be reduced to one lane on September 3 for paving from the train tracks at Tottenham Road to Adjala-Tecumseth Townline.

 We appreciate your patience and understanding while we work to improve our roads. Please drive safely.