Norcross to employ strong mayor powers to push through OPA 5, Beeton left out
Updated June 11, 2026
Mayor Richard Norcross will invoke Ontario's strong-mayor powers Monday night to force a council vote on the stalled Official Plan Amendment (OPA) 5, but leaves Beeton out as a "deferral" until after the October 2026 elections.
Federal, Ontario government dangle incentives to lower DCs
Posted June 2, 2026
Municipalities across Ontario are being offered a share of up to $8.8 billion in federal and provincial infrastructure funding if they agree to significantly reduce development charges (DCs), one of the largest upfront costs embedded in the price of a new home.
Gibson Transport owner secures federal government loan
Posted June 3, 2026
The Quebec based parent company of Gibson Transport in Alliston, has secured a $90 million loan through the federal government's Enterprise Tariff Loan facility.
Alliston man facing impaired charges after striking hydro pole
Posted June 4, 2026
Nottawasaga OPP have arrested and charged a 28-year-old male with impaired operation following a single-vehicle collision, Monday night.
Police remove 11 lbs of cocaine from county's trafficking network
Posted June 8, 2026
Orillia OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) laid multiple drug related charges against two people after a lengthy investigation and the execution of search warrants lead to large seizure in Severn Township.
Motorcyclist killed, cause under investigation
Updated June 10, 2026
Posted June 9, 2026
Nottawasaga OPP investigating a fatal motorcycle crash yesterday afternoon on County Road 1 in New Tecumseth.
York police arrest male connected to Aurora homicide in Alliston
Posted June 11, 2026
The CP train rolling through the Industrial Parkway crossing just after 6 pm last night helped York Regional Police corral a suspect wanted in connection to a homicide earlier in the afternoon in Aurora.