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09/21/2026

Town of New Tecumseth Introduces First-Ever Full-Time Fire Crew

New Tecumseth, ON – The Town of New Tecumseth is proud to announce a significant milestone in the history of New Tecumseth Fire Rescue: the introduction of the department's first-ever full-time fire crew.

The new staffing model represents a major advancement in the delivery of emergency services and reflects the Town's ongoing commitment to public safety and service excellence. By transitioning to a composite staffing model and adding a dedicated full-time crew, New Tecumseth Fire Rescue is enhancing response times, strengthening daytime emergency coverage, and increasing its capacity to serve residents when they need assistance most.

“This milestone reflects our Council's commitment to investing in public safety and preparing for the future needs of our growing community,” said Mayor Richard Norcross.

“Welcoming New Tecumseth Fire Rescue's first full-time crew is a proud moment for our municipality and demonstrates our ongoing dedication to protecting residents, supporting our firefighters, and building a stronger, more resilient community for generations to come.”

The full-time crew will be temporarily based at Station 1 while construction and occupancy of Station 4 are completed.

During this period, crew members will support emergency response operations, participate in training and professional development, and engage in community safety and public education initiatives throughout New Tecumseth.

The introduction of the full-time crew is the result of years of planning, collaboration, and strategic investment aimed at building a stronger and more resilient fire service.

As the community continues to grow, the department remains focused on providing responsive, reliable, and effective emergency services to residents.

Pictured from left to right are Firefighter Bill Wade, Captain Shawn Coote, Firefighter Cameron Burnley, and Firefighter Trevor Sponagle, members of New Tecumseth Fire Rescue's inaugural full-time crew.

The photo was taken at Station 1 on September 14, 2026.

09/14/2026

☀️ Come visit us for lunch today and have a Blizzard at Trenton Dairy Queen! 🍨

Some of our members will be serving Blizzards to support HPE United Way.

We’d love to see you.

09/10/2026

Looking forward to hitting the course today!

We’ve entered a team are joining our brothers and sisters of the Belleville PFFA at their annual Toy Drive tournament.

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09/08/2026

We’re thinking of our friends at CUPE 1842. Sorry for your loss.

Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of one of our own, a retired medic.

During this incredibly difficult time, we hold their family, friends, colleagues, and our entire paramedic family close in our thoughts.

Please take care of yourselves and one another. 💜🩵

08/25/2026

Great work by everyone involved!

This year’s TMHF Golf Classic raised an incredible $109,000 net for our Emerge Stronger campaign, helping support priority medical equipment, the ER expansion and important healthcare technology at Trenton Memorial Hospital.

Thank you to everyone who helped make the day happen: Our golf committee, volunteers, sponsors, golfers, donors, auction and prize donors, staff, supporters, and Oak Hills Golf Club.

A special thank you to our title sponsor, Smylie's Your Independent Grocer, for their continued support of the tournament and TMH.

We’re also grateful to Al and Cindy Dewitt of County Cemetery Company and 1000 Islands Helicopter Tours for sponsoring the Helicopter Golf Ball Drop, and to everyone who bought a Golf Ball Drop ticket.

Thank you as well to Bay Marine Trenton for sponsoring the hole-in-one prize.

A lot of people came together for TMH, and we’re grateful to every one of them.

04/28/2026

Our condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the officer.

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is mourning the death of one of its officers who was killed in the line of duty in Cobourg today.

On Monday, April 27, 2026, shortly after 5:30 p.m., members of the Northumberland OPP responded to reports of a single-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle on Highway 401 near Burnham Street North.

A member of the OPP was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The identity of the officer is being withheld while notifications to next of kin take place.

The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation.

The OPP is assisting the member’s family as they deal with this tragedy.

We acknowledge the significant impact of this tragic loss and extend our thoughts to everyone affected by this devastating incident.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident, including video or dashcam footage, is urged to contact 1-888-310-1122.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.