As of Monday (June 26), speeding has been linked with 30 road fatalities on OPP-patrolled roads, compared to 17 at the same time last year. Continue reading Speeding deemed number one cause of death on OPP-patrolled roads

Work on three contracted road construction projects in Durham – including the rehabilitation of Mara Road in Beaverton – has stopped following labour disruption. The strike vote by LiUNA Local 183 involves the Oshawa Signatory Contractors and went into effect on Tuesday (June 20) at 4 p.m. A press release from the Region the following day noted that work was halted immediately. “There will be … Continue reading Strike by construction union stops work on Mara Road

It will likely be months until members of township council weigh in on a controversial proposal to expand the Kaitlin subdivision in Sunderland. According to CAO/Clerk Thom Gettinby, the upcoming summer recess means that a report on the issue won’t be tabled until the fall. “We’re out of meetings soon,” he said, noting that the final planning meeting before the break is slated for Monday … Continue reading Report on Sunderland subdivision expected this fall

Local politicians joined members of the Sunderland Lions Club over the weekend to celebrate grand opening of the village’s new walking trail. Stretching a kilometre through the fairgrounds, the route was designed as a recreation destination for residents of all ages and abilities. The Ontario Trillium Foundation contributed more than $90,000 in funding for the project, with the remaining $60,000 generated through the Lions’ fundraising … Continue reading Sunderland Lions celebrate grand opening of walking trail

An online crowdfunding campaign has been launched to help cover the funeral expenses of the teenager who drowned in Fenelon Falls over the weekend. According to police, 15-year-old Harley Broome went missing while swimming with friends at the locks on Saturday (June 10) afternoon. His body was recovered shortly after 8 p.m. The campaign – which can be found at http://bit.ly/2shHngF — was launched by … Continue reading Crowdfunding campaign launched to benefit family of Fenelon Falls teen

A Juno-winning musician will headline the Canada Day festivities in Beaverton this year. Following a generous donation and sponsorship from RE/MAX Country Lakes Reality, Paul Reddick – the 2017 winner for Blues Album of the Year – will be taking the stage at the Beaverton fairgrounds on July 1. “For more 25 years he’s been writing and performing his eclectic brand of blues, bringing the … Continue reading Beaverton Lions have quite a party planned for Canada Day

About a year of fundraising will soon culminate in a barn-raising for the team of volunteers behind the Cannington Haunted Trail. After collecting more than $21,000 in donations, organizers are hoping to get to work on constructing a permanent facility in MacLeod Park and are looking for help from experienced builders over the June 17/18 and 24/25 weekends. “This has been such an exciting project … Continue reading Skilled construction workers needed for Cannington Haunted Trail barn-raising