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.
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.
Proposed recreation projects won't avoid tax hikes, debt increase
Posted June 15, 2026
New Tecumseth councillors will receive a stark financial warning Wednesday as they consider three major recreation projects that could collectively add more than $5.4 million annually to the municipal tax levy and push the town close to its debt-capacity limits.
Foul play suspected in death of woman found in Thornton
Posted June 15, 2026
Police are seeking the public's assistance in Thornton death investigation where foul play is now suspected.
Norcross pulls bylaw, vows a return within 60 days
Posted June 15, 2026
New Tecumseth Mayor Richard Norcross has pulled his intention to use his strong mayor powers to force a vote on approving a stalled Official Plan Amendment (OPA) 5, when council meets tonight.
Alliston man, five others, facing second degree murder charges
Posted June 16, 2026
Investigators with the York Regional Police Homicide Unit have charged six suspects and are appealing for witnesses following a homicide last week in Aurora.
Baxter Central in line for $6 million expansion
Posted June 17, 2026
The provincial government has announced $6 million for a new addition at Baxter Central Public School located at 62 Denney Drive in Baxter.
Norcross enters Mayor's race in New Tecumseth
Posted June 18, 2026
For the first time since the 2003 municipal elections in New Tecumseth, we have the incumbent deputy mayor running for mayor against the sitting incumbent.