OPP offers gun amnesty

Police are holding a gun amnesty during the month of April for any Ontario residents who wish to voluntarily surrender unwanted or illegally-owned firearms, weapons, accessories or ammunition. The amnesty is a way to provide citizens a safe way to surrender weapons...

Dufferin mourns former warden

Dufferin County officials were saddened to learn of the death of former warden Bill Hill on March 28. As a mentor to those who served on various councils, boards and committees over the years Hill left a lasting impression deeply rooted in honour and integrity. “Today...

Terry Dowdall wins Conservative nomination

Conservatives have chosen Terry Dowdall as their candidate for Simcoe-Grey in the next federal election. Dowdall, Essa Township mayor and deputy warden for the County of Simcoe, beat out Gillian Yeates, Marc Biss and Tim Bulmer for the win. Hundreds of party members...

Residents worry subdivision would worsen busy corner

Some Stayner residents are concerned that a proposed new subdivision in the east end of town will only exacerbate existing traffic problems at the corner of Highway 26 and Centre Line Road. There was a full house for the public meeting at town hall March 19 when plans...

Sunshine List released

Eight Clearview Township employees have made the 2017 Sunshine List. The list is released to the public each spring as required by law under the Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act and reveals the annual salaries and taxable benefits of public sector employees who...