DNA confirms gender of human remains in Thornton, timeline still a mystery
Posted June 24, 2026
Nottawasaga OPP continue to investigate the discovery of human remains at a residence in Thornton, who initially was reported as female, but further DNA testing confirmed was male.
Alliston dog park to be locked overnight
Posted June 25, 2026
Hillcrest dog park in Alliston will be locked to enforce the posted hours of operation 8 am to 8 pm.
Criminal code amended to tighten bail and sentencing laws
Posted June 25, 2026
Beginning July 15, bail and sentencing laws will be stricter for violent and organized crime, home invasion, car theft, and human trafficking.
Simcoe County unveils plans to streamline affordable housing
Posted June 29, 2026
The County of Simcoe is taking a significant step to support accelerated delivery of affordable and attainable housing with the release of its Housing Faster Community Planning Permit System (CPPS) Toolkit, which was recently endorsed by the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee.
Province opens application period to fill Head of County Council
Posted June 30, 2026
The provincial government is not backing down from its plan to appoint the head of a restructured Simcoe County council by opening the application period for qualified candidates.