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New signage added to Trans Canada Trail in New Tecumseth

Cameron Wilkinson — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:15:47 +0000

New Tecumseth has unveiled new wayfinding signage along the Trans Canada Trail to improve navigation, safety,, and accessibility for residents and visitors.

Mayor Richard Norcross, Members of Council, and Town staff are celebrating the project, which received funding through Simcoe County’s Trails Connecting Communities Program.

The upgrades include parking lot signage, directional signs, kilometre markers and emergency wayfinding signs designed to help first responders locate trail users more quickly. New trailhead signs featuring maps, trail information, and trail etiquette have also been installed at key locations.

The Town says the improvements will help create a safer and more enjoyable experience for people using one of New Tecumseth’s popular recreational assets.

For more information, click here.

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Pedestrian recovering after being struck by vehicle in BWG

Cameron Wilkinson — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:10:09 +0000

A North York man is facing a careless driving charge after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle at a Bradford West Gwillimbury intersection.

South Simcoe Police responded to the collision at Holland Street West and West Park Avenue at around 12:40 p.m. on Tuesday, October 6th.

Police say the driver of a Honda minivan was turning from West Park Avenue onto Holland Street West when the vehicle entered the pedestrian crosswalk and struck a person crossing with the pedestrian signal active.

The pedestrian sustained minor, non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to hospital.

Following the investigation, the 37-year-old driver was charged with careless driving.

The accused is scheduled to appear in court in November.

RIDE program in Barrie stops 50 vehicles in 90 minutes

Cameron Wilkinson — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:05:37 +0000

Barrie Police stopped 50 vehicles during an early Sunday morning RIDE program along Bradford Street as part of ongoing efforts to prevent impaired driving.

Between 1:45 a.m. and 3:15 a.m. on Sunday, October 11th, officers checked motorists for signs of possible alcohol or drug impairment. Police conducted one Approved Screening Device demand and one cannabis-related search during the checkpoint.

Police report that the majority of motorists stopped were found to be driving safely.

The RIDE program serves as both an enforcement and educational measure, reminding drivers of the risks associated with operating a vehicle while impaired by alcohol, cannabis or other substances.

Barrie Police remind motorists to arrange a safe ride home before consuming any impairing substances. Anyone who suspects a driver is impaired is encouraged to call 911.

South Simcoe forecast for Friday, October 9th

Cameron Wilkinson — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:58:13 +0000

The Thanksgiving long weekend is here!

Here is your South Simcoe forecast for this long weekend and the start of next week, per Environment Canada:

Today	A mix of sun and cloud. 40 percent chance of showers this morning and early this afternoon. Wind becoming northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 near noon. High 16. UV index 4 or moderate.
Tonight	Clear. Becoming partly cloudy near midnight. Low plus 3.
Sat, 10 Oct	Mainly sunny. Wind becoming southeast 20 km/h in the afternoon. High 19. UV index 4 or moderate.
Night	Clear. Low 11.
Sun, 11 Oct	Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. High 20.
Night	Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. Low 12.
Mon, 12 Oct	Cloudy. High 20.
Night	Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. Low 8.
Tue, 13 Oct	Cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. High 15.
Night	Cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Low plus 4.
Wed, 14 Oct	Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. High 13.
Night	Cloudy periods. Low plus 3.
Thu, 15 Oct	Cloudy. High 15.

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Orangeville forecast for Friday, October 9th

Syndicated Content — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:46:27 +0000

The Thanksgiving long weekend is here!

Here is your Orangeville forecast for this long weekend and the start of next week, per Environment Canada:

Date	Detailed Forecast
Today	A mix of sun and cloud. Wind becoming northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 near noon. High 16. UV index 4 or moderate.
Tonight	Clear. Becoming partly cloudy late this evening. Low plus 4.
Sat, 10 Oct	Mainly sunny. Wind becoming southeast 20 km/h in the afternoon. High 19. UV index 4 or moderate.
Night	Clear. Low 11.
Sun, 11 Oct	Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. High 20.
Night	Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. Low 12.
Mon, 12 Oct	Cloudy. High 20.
Night	Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. Low 8.
Tue, 13 Oct	Cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. High 15.
Night	Cloudy with 40 percent chance of showers. Low plus 4.
Wed, 14 Oct	Cloudy with 30 percent chance of showers. High 13.
Night	Cloudy periods. Low plus 3.
Thu, 15 Oct	Cloudy. High 15.

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Town of Caledon officially breaks ground on new Provincial Offences Act Courthouse

Syndicated Content — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:39:44 +0000

The Town of Caledon has officially broken ground on a new Provincial Offences Act (POA) Courthouse, a significant investment of about $30 million allocated to providing modern, accessible and sustainable civic infrastructure that will enhance the delivery of judicial and administrative services for the community.

Located southeast of Town Hall off Innis Lake Road, the new courthouse will serve as a dedicated civic and institutional facility supporting the Town’s POA operations.

Designed to strengthen the Caledon Town Hall Campus, the project will improve public access to judicial and administrative services while supporting long-term growth and integration within the community.

Construction is now underway with the anticipated completion date of winter 2028.

Advance voting for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election in Caledon is available this Friday and Saturday

Syndicated Content — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:39:06 +0000

Advance voting for the 2026 Municipal and School Board Election in Caledon is available this Friday and Saturday.

• October 9, 2026, from 1 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Caledon Equestrian Park

Albion-Bolton Community Centre

Caledon Centre for Recreation and Wellness

• October 10, 2026, from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Alton Library

Southfields Community Centre

Caledon East Community Complex

You can ride for free during Advance Voting and on Voting Day with Argo Transit when travelling to vote in the 2026 Municipal Elections within established service areas.

To learn more about acceptable forms of ID you can bring for voting, visit: caledon.ca/elections.

Finding zoning information in Caledon just got easier

Syndicated Content — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:38:18 +0000

Are you planning a project in Caledon or are just curious about land use in your neighbourhood? Finding zoning information in Caledon just got easier.

The Town of Caledon’s Planning and GIS teams have launched a new Zoning Look-up Map, where property owners, residents, businesses, and developers can now look up any address and view interactive zoning details in seconds.

This digital upgrade is part of our ongoing commitment to modernize municipal services, streamline processes, and deliver convenient online resources as our community grows.

Try the application today: caledon.ca/zoning.

New helipad opens up at Stevenson Memorial Hospital

Cameron Wilkinson — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:14:30 +0000

Stevenson Memorial Hospital has marked a major milestone in its redevelopment project with the completion and opening of a new elevated helipad.

The hospital celebrated the completion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The helipad is now fully operational following final certification from Transport Canada and is the first major component of the redevelopment project to be completed.

The new helipad is 68 feet wide and elevated 12 feet off the ground at its highest point, a design feature unique in Ontario. The facility is intended to improve emergency air ambulance access while providing a safer and more reliable experience for patients, physicians, hospital staff and flight crews.

“Today marks a significant milestone not only for our redevelopment project, but for the future of patient care at Stevenson Memorial Hospital,” says Deepak Sharma, President and CEO, SMH. “Our new elevated helipad strengthens our ability to connect patients with life-saving care when every second counts. The enhanced safety features, improved operational reliability, and increased accessibility support better outcomes for patients while creating a safer environment for our healthcare teams and Ornge.”

The helipad includes an integrated heating system designed to prevent snow and ice accumulation during the winter, eliminating the need for manual snow removal. The heated surface is expected to improve safety for landing crews, physicians and staff during challenging weather conditions.

The elevated design also provides air ambulance pilots with greater flexibility to respond to changing wind patterns by allowing them to adjust flight paths and approaches.

Relocating the helipad from the hospital’s upper parking lot has also created additional parking spaces.

“This new helipad is a tangible sign of the progress underway at Stevenson Memorial Hospital,” says Brian Saunderson, MPP for Simcoe-Grey. “For years, this community has worked toward a modern, expanded hospital that can meet the needs of a growing region. It is exciting to see that vision taking shape, and I am grateful to the entire Stevenson team and our community partners for their continued commitment to delivering exceptional care close to home.”

The completion of the helipad marks continued progress on the hospital’s redevelopment project, which will deliver a healthcare facility more than double the size of the current hospital and an Emergency Department three times its current size. The new facility is expected to be completed in late 2028.

For more information about SMH’s redevelopment project, click here.

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Drug trafficking investigation leads to eights arrests in Barrie

Cameron Wilkinson — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:05:54 +0000

Barrie Police have arrested eight people following a search warrant connected to a drug trafficking investigation that began in September.

Officers executed a search warrant at an address on Maple Avenue, near Dunlop Street West, shortly after 8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 1st.

Police say loud noises heard in the area at the time were the result of officers entering the building. No firearms were discharged during the incident.

Eight individuals between the ages of 31 and 48 were taken into custody. Five people are facing various drug-related charges as a result of the investigation.

A 34-year-old man was also arrested on a warrant, while a 36-year-old woman was arrested for obstructing an officer. A 32-year-old man was arrested on a warrant and for obstructing an officer.

The investigation remains ongoing.