Appeal filed against council’s decision to allow more homes in Sunderland subdivision

Sunderland residents have once again banded together to appeal a council decision regarding a controversial development in the village.

Township staff have received notice of the appeal from the law firm of Davies Howe on behalf of the Jay Yerema-Weafer (a candidate for regional councillor) and the ‘Concerned Citizens of Sunderland’ regarding a zoning amendment granted to the Katilin Corporation last month. The matter will be heard by LPAT (formerly known as the Ontario Municipal Board or OMB).

Motorcyclists seriously injured in accident involving deer

Two motorcyclists were seriously injured after their motorcycle hit a deer in Scugog last night.

According to the DRPS, the accident occured around 7:45 p.m. Sunday (Sept. 16) near Cartwright West Quarter Line and Church Street.

Warrant issued after stabbing in Brock Township

Police are searching for a 41-year-old man who reportedly stabbed another man in Brock Township on Sept. 1. Durham Regional Police say Peter McDowell of no fixed address is wanted

Accessibility Advisory Committee recognizes risks of removing sidewalks in Brock

In response to the Township’s original plan to remove more than three kilometres of sidewalks in Brock this year, the Accessibility Advisory Committee says there is risk in doing so

Requested lights at Highway 12, Main Street ‘not warranted’: Province

Traffic at Highway 12 and Main Street (Thorah Concession 6) in Beaverton does not warrant signals, according to the Province, despite a request submitted by Brock Township. In a letter

Beaverton Legion hosts cribbage tournament in memory of longtime member

The Beaverton Legion is getting ready to honour the memory of one of its longest-serving members next month. The first Susie Olhiser Memorial Cribbage Tournament is set for Sept. 22

Port Perry hospital re-opened this morning

More than a year after a fire caused extensive damage, the Port Perry hospital has re-opened.

Lakeridge Health made the announcement in a social media post Wednesday (Sept. 5), sharing a photo of the facility.

Beaverton Fall Fair embraces Homegrown, Handmade and Farm Fresh

It has been 165 years since the first Beaverton Fall Fair and the annual event returns once again in less than two weeks. On Sept. 14 and 15, the Beaverton

Special Investigations Unit involved after death of man in Dalrymple

Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the Sept. 2 death of a 35-year-old man in Dalrymple. According to the SIU, Ontario Provincial Police officers responded to a Dalrymple address

Durham police officer charged with sexual assault

A Durham Regional Police officer has been charged with sexual assault following allegations regarding his conduct while off duty. Members of the DRPS Professional Standards Unit launched an investigation earlier