Police are investigating the death of a 10-week-old baby in Oakwood last week. According to the OPP, emergency services personnel responded to an Oakwood home shortly after 6:30 p.m. last Thursday (Jan. 25). Police say the male infant was not breathing and was transported to hospital. He was later transferred to a Toronto area hospital and subsequently pronounced dead. Check back
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A hearing date has been set for the Beaverton optometrist facing allegations of misconduct, including sexually harassing behavior towards patients and staff. The hearing has been set for March 22, nearly nine months after allegations against Dr. Jon V. Barnes were referred to the Discipline Committee of the College of Optometrists of Ontario. Allegations of professional misconduct on the part
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Staff at McCaskill’s Mills in Cannington are looking for community input as it prepares to launch an outdoor classroom. Local residents are invited to take part in a brief survey to share their thoughts on the project. The McCaskill’s Mills Public School SCC (School Community Council) intends to form partnerships with all past, present and future users of this great
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New residents are expected to move into the $2.8-million expansion of Gillespie Gardens in Beaverton this summer. Joseph Bonura, Chief Building Official for Brock Township, confirmed Monday (Jan. 29) that the construction of the expansion is nearly complete. Furthermore, occupancy is expected as early as July or August 2018. Though this project has not yet been officially announced, Township councillors
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A video posted to YouTube on Sunday (Jan. 28) shows a truck that had seemingly fallen through the ice on Lake Simcoe. The video was published by This is Morgz and was apparently filmed on Saturday (Jan. 27). According to the video’s description, the driver of the red pickup truck was safe. York Regional Police have previously issued warnings about
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The first draft of Brock Township’s 2018 budget sits at an increase of 3.7 per cent, though that figure is sure to be revised as members of council kick off deliberations on Tuesday (Jan. 30). The Township’s operating budget tops $11 million currently, with $6.6 million set aside for capital projects through the year. More than half of that total
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Find your flasher and dig out your jigs, the Beaverton Legion Ice Fishing Derby and Fish Fry is set for next month. Hosted by the Beaverton Legion, the Ice Fishing Derby and Fish Fry returns Feb. 17, the Saturday of the Family Day weekend. From 7 a.m. until 5 p.m., anglers of all experience levels are invited to drop their
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A small fire was reportedly smouldering under one of two men found unconscious by police in Oshawa. Just after 8 p.m. Thursday (Jan. 25), two front-line Durham Regional Police officers, on routine patrol, decided to investigate reports of drug activity in the area of Phillips and Albert streets. They found two unconscious men, both in their 20s, inside an abandoned
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A deputation from the Brock Township Public Library and a request from the Manilla Community Hall Board are expected to be received at next week’s Finance Committee meeting as councillors and staff prepare to set the 2018 budget. The Finance Committee meeting starts at 9 a.m. Tuesday (Jan. 30) in the Council Chambers. Susan Dalton, Secretary/Treasurer and CEO of Brock
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Visitors to Manilla Hall can now enjoy free wireless internet access, thanks to the generosity of an internet service provider with a 19-year history in Durham Region. Ruralwave is known primarily for wireless internet solutions, providing options to rural customers that have limited choices for getting online. In 2016, the company set its sights on enhancing high-speed internet services for
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