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Laurie Mortimer

Alliston Rotary Pool, McCarroll Park secure stimulus funds

Town's share about $1 million

Posted July 3 - Rebuilding this region's only outdoor municipal public pool in Alliston wasn't a planned expenditure but then that's one of the key criteria for scoring two-thirds infrastructure funding from the federal and provincial governments.


Pring to 'see it through to the end'

UPDATE: Posted July 3 - Innisfil Ward 3 councillor Bill Pring, the reported victim of an alleged assault which South Simcoe Police have laid charges in connection to against an unnamed 60-year-old believed to be Innisfil mayor Brian Jackson, noted in an email to Free Press Online this morning that "Since this is in the hands of the Police I can not say anything about the case. But I intend to see (it) through to the end." No further details were available at this post (10 am)

Innisfil mayor charged with assault, uttering threats

Posted July 2 - South Simcoe Police reported this afternoon that they have charged a 60-year-old Innisfil man in connection with an argument between the mayor of Innisfil and one of his councillors on June 24, that was broadcast via a lapel microphone that had not been turned off.

June car sales down for Honda, but Acura division sales up

Posted July 2 - Honda Canada Inc reported this morning it sold 13,754 units by its Honda and Acura divisions, a 17 per cent decrease over the same period last year.

Tottenham's 125th birthday celebration Saturday July 4

Posted July 2 - Though its white settlement history dates back to 1832 when Alexander Totten settled in what would become the Village of Tottenham, it wasn't incorporated as a Village until June 18, 1884.
New Tecumseth's annual Canada Day celebrations will take place inside the recreation centre on Industrial Parkway today from 11 am to 4 pm because of the unsettled weather conditions. The family friendly events will feature live entertainment, a crafters market, public skating, crafts and games, food, and shuttlebus services from the Alliston Memorial Arena on Nelson Street and the Mattamy subdivision. The Opening ceremonies begin at 12 noon. Admission is free. The Gibson Centre on Tupper Street in Alliston is also hosting events, that also mark its second anniversary. It starts this morning with a pancake breakfast and features a new art exhibit.

Nine arrested in Alliston drug sweep at two west end houses

Posted June 30 - Nottawasaga OPP completed a one week investigation yesterday with simultaneous search warrants executed at two neighbouring locations in west end Alliston that netted nine arrests and a variety of narcotics and weapons.

Alliston Hornets asked to play in Hockey Day in Canada tournament

Posted June 30 - The Alliston Hornets have been invited to play in a four team tournament as part of CBC's 10th annual Hockey Day in Canada festivities which next season will be broadcast on January 30, 2010 from Stratford, Ontario.

Changes to ward system, council composition, hung up on Tottenham

Posted June 30 - Ward 5 councillor Jim Stone secured a one week reprieve last night to a council vote on the confirmation bylaw that sets up a restructured ward system for New Tecumseth in time for the November 2010 municipal elections.

A reader writes: Posted June 30 - As a resident of Richmond St W, I wish to advise readers that it is not a majority of Richmond St West's residents that have an issue with the parking status on the street.

Bradford fire wants Alliston's 'Bat Girl' to pay for broken truck

Posted June 29 - An Alliston woman charged with mischief for climbing the Cookstown Outlet Mall's water tower in April is facing about $50,000 in potential restitution costs, including a $36,921 bill by the Bradford fire department because the truck that responded to the call, broke down on the way back to the station.

Habitat for Humanity Huronia opens ReStore outlet in Alliston

Posted June 29 - Habitat for Humanity Huronia, which includes a New Tecumseth chapter, has opened a ReStore outlet which sells new and used building material, with proceeds used to build new local Habitat homes.

Fractured peace on Richmond Street in Tottenham, more parking sought

Posted June 29 - New Tecumseth councillors will confirm tonight a working plan to find a long term solution to a neighbourhood fight in Tottenham that pits Richmond Street residents against the Masonic Lodge, and its tenant, The Dance Connection.

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