A Beaverton man faces multiple charges after police say marijuana plants, cocaine and a replica firearm were seized at his apartment. On Tuesday (Sept. 26), the North Division Target Team of Durham Regional Police launched a drug investigation regarding marijuana plants being grown at an apartment building on Mara Road in Brock Township. Investigators executed a search warrant at the
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The Region of Durham has asked upper-level governments to delay the legalization of marijuana. At the Sept. 13 council meeting, the Region adopted the following motion: “That Regional Chair (Roger) Anderson prepare a letter on behalf of Regional Council to the Federal and Provincial Governments requesting to delay the implementation of the sale of marijuana until Durham Police and area
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The Sunderland Lions Club has been recognized for its efforts to build an accessible walking trail at the village fairgrounds. Representatives from the club were presented with an Accessibility Award from Durham Region earlier this week. “The Sunderland Lions Club led a project to have a wonderful new one kilometre, four season, paved walking trail built in the heart of
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A comedian whose style is described as “off the cuff, improvisational and electrifying” is bringing the laughs to Cannington at the end of the month as a fundraiser for a local ringette team. Jeff Leeson entered the world of comedy when he was just 14 years old. Now, 17 years later, he is considered by some to be one of
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The Township of Brock Fire Department will use a donation of $5,000 to buy training materials. Through Project Assist, a program that supplements existing training for Ontario volunteer and composite fire departments in communities where Enbridge operates, Brock Township’s fire department has received a cheque for $5,000. “Next to fire prevention and public education, the most important aspect of the
Read moreDozens of people turned out Sept. 17 for the Terry Fox Run in Beaverton, raising nearly $5,000 in the fight against cancer. “Thank you once again to all the participants who came out this year to help us raise almost $5,000 for cancer research,” said organizer Crystal Doucette in a social media post. “I’d like to say a special ‘thank you’
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In a report to the Protections to Persons and Property Committee of Brock Township, municipal staff have suggested creating a “no parking area” and increasing signage to help with apparent parking challenges at the Beaverton Harbour. “The Beaverton Harbour area has become an attractive tourist destination not only for the upgraded amenities but also as a venue in which
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The planned amalgamation of Beaverton and Thorah Central public schools has hit a huge snag. In an update Thursday (Sept. 21) that was posted to Beaverton Public School’s website, the Durham District School Board (DDSB) noted that the project was not approved for funding by the Ministry of Education. The letter would seem to suggest the Province recommended a partnership
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Furry, feline friends at the Brock Township Animal Shelter are looking for their forever homes. “Friends! We have many cats and kittens who are in need of homes,” reads a Sept. 21 post from the animal shelter. “Please call to make an appointment to meet them!” The Brock Township Animal Shelter is located beside the Cannington Community Centre. They care
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