OMB grants approval for marijuana production facility in Cannington
The Ontario Municipal Board has granted approval for the development of a marijuana production facility on Cannington’s main street. In an 11-page ruling dated Oct. 13 OMB Vice-Chair Chris Conti wrote that […]
Council signs off on site plan agreement for expansion of Gillespie Gardens in Beaverton
While construction is well underway, the expansion of Gillespie Gardens formally got the green-light from the Township this week. At Monday’s (Oct. 16) meeting, members of council signed off on a site […]
Man accused of sexually assaulting three children still trying to get bail
A man accused of sexually assaulting three children in Beaverton is still in police custody after a fourth consecutive bail hearing was remanded. Dennis Coles was arrested by the Durham Regional Police […]
Brock volunteers recognized by MP Jamie Schmale
Dozens of Brock Township’s community champions was celebrated Thursday (Oct. 12) night at the Beaverton Township as area MP Jamie Schmale handed out Canada 150 awards. Township residents receiving awards included Cathy […]
Winter clothing exchange should lead to some ‘Warm Tootsies’
With winter just around the corner, the Warm Tootsies campaign has fired back up in Brock. Now in its third year, the campaign aims to collect and distribute an array of winter […]
Play Santa for a Senior this holiday season
Residents in Brock Township and across Durham Region are being asked to play Secret Santa for a Senior. The Durham Elder Abuse Network (DEAN) has issued a call to area residents and […]
Two victims defrauded of more than $32,000: Durham Regional Police
The Durham Regional Police Service is warning the community after two victims reported the theft of personal information through a computer scam. Police say they have investigated two separate incidents involving a […]
Resident pushing Township for answers on ‘Harbour of the Future’
A Beaverton resident is pushing the Township for answers on the controversial ‘Harbour of the Future’ project. In a letter to CAO/Clerk Thom Gettinby, Ken Scruton asked the municipality whether It was […]
Serious crash closes Highway 12
Two people were trapped in a vehicle following a head-on crash on Highway 12 Monday (Oct. 9) night. While few details have been released, the crash occured before 7 p.m. near Regional […]
UPDATE – Beaverton model needs some hometown support in Maxim’s Finest contest
Melissa Heaton of Beaverton is still in the hunt to be named Maxim’s Finest. The 20-year-old model advanced to the wild card round after finishing second in her group through five preliminary […]
