Nearly 1.7 tonnes of drugs seized valued at more than $139 Million
Posted July 23, 2026
Two males from Barrie and Shelburne were among 21 individuals charged with 102 offences as part of a multi-jurisdictional, cross-border investigation that resulted in the seizure of nearly 1.7 tonnes of illegal drugs including cocaine, methamphetamine and opium marking one of the largest, by weight, drug seizures in a single investigation in Ontario.
Council expected to adopt ice surface option in Beeton, cost could top $45 million, add over 5 per cent to tax bill
Posted July 24, 2026
New Tecumseth council will be asked Monday night to confirm the addition of an NHL-sized ice surface (200 by 85 ft) to a new 59,600 sq ft, Beeton recreation centre project at an estimated cost of approximately $45 million.
'Warden' title to be retired, Deputy Warden phased out next term
Posted July 27, 2026
Simcoe County's Governance Committee meets Wednesday and is expected to begin amending its procedural bylaws to reflect a provincially legislated restructured governing body to take effect after October's municipal elections.
New sidewalk, bike lane indecision continues to stall bridge replacement
Posted July 29, 2026
Tendering on the multi-million dollar replacement of the Church St. N bridge and road improvements in Alliston continues to be delayed over the unresolved political issue of adding sidewalks on the east side of the road, which Town staff warn could increase costs because of construction inflation and contractor availability.