Beaverton optometrist issues apology to his patients after being found guilty of misconduct

A Beaverton optometrist has published an apology to his patients after being found guilty of misconduct, which included sexually abusing three patients who were also his employees.

Dr. Jon Barnes, who also runs a practice in Stouffville, admitted to a litany of the allegations against him during disciplinary hearings before the College of Optometrists of Ontario on March 22 and April 19.

Human remains found near Georgina school

York Regional Police are investigating after a body was found near a school in Georgina shortly before noon Friday (May 11). At approximately 11:30 a.m., police responded to the call

Region encourages Sunderland residents to conserve water

Durham Region is encouraging Sunderland residents to conserve water as staff work to establish an additional municipal water supply well in the village.

A letter from Dr. Jon Barnes, optometrist

To my Patients, The Public and the Profession of Optometry, There has been recent press in respect of allegations made regarding my conduct as an optometrist. These allegations were the

Provincial election debate set for Sunderland

The Brock Voice and the Sunderland Legion are teaming up to host a debate heading into the June 7 provincial election. The event will be held Wednesday, May 23 from

Sentencing delayed for Beaverton man convicted of sex crimes against children

The sentencing of a Beaverton man convicted of eight sex crimes against three children has been delayed until the end of next month.

Dennis Coles was found guilty three counts of sexual assault, three counts of sexual interference and two counts of invitation to sexual touching in an Oshawa court on Feb. 6.

Omemee man facing child pornography charges

A 44-year-old man from Omemee after police conducted a two-month online child pornography investigation. Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Child Sexual Exploitation Unit, Digital Forensics and City of

Beaverton Lions Club asks Township to take over maintenance and clean-up of splash pad

After five summers spent cleaning and maintaining the splash pad at the Beaverton Harbour, members of the village’s Lions Club are ready to pack it in. According to a letter

Woman seriously injured following parking lot altercation in Port Perry

A 20-year-old Port Perry woman received serious injuries after being thrown from a vehicle near a coffee shop parking lot in Port Perry. 

Cannington resident asks council to leave sidewalks intact

Dear Mr. Grant: Re: Cannington Sidewalks It seems there is a misperception regarding the value of sidewalks in Brock Township, and in particular I speak of St. John Street in