Ontario to scrap HST on new homes up to $1M in temporary affordability push
Posted March 25, 2026
The Ontario government says it will remove the full 13 per cent Harmonized Sales Tax on new homes priced up to $1 million for eligible buyers, part of a temporary measure in its upcoming 2026 budget aimed at boosting affordability and housing supply.
Barrie males among those swept up in child sexual exploitation
Posted March 26, 2026
Thirty-three people, including two from Barrie, have been arrested and charged with a combined 136 criminal offences during a child sexual exploitation initiative dubbed Project Series.
Federal bill proposes ban on deep fakes, expands rules to leadership races
Posted March 26, 2026
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The federal government introduced legislation Thursday that would prohibit deceptive election deep fakes, restrict certain political donations and extend federal oversight rules to party leadership and nomination contests.
Province to allow BYO alcohol to sanctioned outdoor public events
Posted March 17, 2026
The Ontario government is expanding “bring-your-own” (formerly tailgate) event permits for municipally designated cultural or community outdoor public events, including farmer’s markets, movie screenings, art exhibits and neighbourhood festivals.
Ombudsman finds no Simcoe County council collusion
Posted March 24, 2026
Ontario’s ombudsman has found no evidence members of Simcoe County council held an illegal closed-door meeting during a contentious debate over restructuring the size of council last year, despite the appearance a quorum may have coordinated action outside public view.
Council asked to approve consultant contract for facility sponsorships
Posted March 23, 2026
New Tecumseth council to deal tonight with a request for $90,000 to hire an external consultant to value municipal properties and facilities for potential sponsorship and naming rights opportunities.
Town posts $1-million surplus, capital projects come in under budget
Posted March 23, 2026
New Tecumseth finished 2025 with a $1,021,351 operating surplus, while capital projects came in $1.5 million under budget, according to the financial update on tonight's council agenda.
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Saunderson delivers millions for road resurfacing in Alliston
Posted March 18, 2026
New Tecumseth will receive $2.975 million for road improvements to sections of Victoria, King, and Young Street as part of the province's connecting link program.
Province moves to cap price of resale tickets to live events
Posted March 19, 2026
The Ontario government is moving to ban ticket scalping above face value, proposing legislative changes it says will curb price gouging and expand access to live events for families and fans.