November 2013 Archive
Impaired Driving – know the consequences
Impaired driving is the act of driving a motor vehicle while your ability is affected by alcohol or drugs. In Canada, impaired driving is the ...
$5 million in marijuana taken off the streets – 4 charged
Following a lengthy investigation into large indoor marijuana grow operations in Simcoe, Dufferin and Grey Counties, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Drug Enforcement ...
Fraud scam
The Grandparent’s Scam has struck again. South Simcoe Police are investigating, after a Bradford resident reported a fraud. A man calling from a blocked number ...
Employee commits fraud by crediting her own card
On Saturday, November 23rd, South Simcoe Police were called to a Bradford grocery store to meet with a loss prevention officer. Police were advised of ...
Following police, at top speed
Nottawasaga OPP were responding to a motor vehicle involving personal injury collision on Highway 89 and County Road 56 in Essa Township. The officer noticed ...
Hit by a taxi
South Simcoe Police are requesting the public’s help, after a woman reported being struck by a taxi on Sunday. At about 3:10 p.m., a woman ...
Thief calls in Beeton
Over the past couple of weeks, the Nottawasaga OPP have investigated a number of thefts from vehicles in the Town of New Tecumseth. Police are ...
‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ to be performed in Alliston
Dear editor: How many people do you know who have had a dream come true? Well Sarah O’Donnell, who lives in Beeton, is one of ...
Giving back to our communities
With November coming to a close, the holiday season has arrived in Simcoe County. Soon our streets and homes will be filled with decorations and ...
County contributes another $1 million to Lakehead University
The County of Simcoe presented Lakehead University Orillia with a cheque in the amount of $1 million in front of County Council on Tuesday, November ...
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Tottenham mom raises awareness ahead of Rare Disease Day
By Brock Weir This Saturday is February 29 – a rare day in our calendar that only comes around in the Leap Year. But, it ...
How can we help curb child poverty?
My son and I are embarking on a mission in late January, in an effort to help the less fortunate. Many of those we will be helping are children. We live relative luxury in this country, even if we are challenged by the free market and accompanying economic pitfalls. We complain about the price at the pumps, hydro rates and credit card bills.
Sale aids mission cause
This time I will walk the talk on mission trip
Mark Pavilons Writers write. We tell stories. Sometimes we witness events first-hand. Often, we help others retell their tales of adventure, both tragic and happy. ...
Democracy is the best system we have
The people have spoken. This pretty much sums up the fundamentals of our democratic system in a nutshell. Sure, our form of government may not be perfect, but it’s the very foundation of our society.
Neville-Lake Family memorial day planned
Hundreds of people are expected Sunday, Aug. 14 at Kettle Lake Park in King City, to commemorate the three Neville-Lake children and their grandfather, who ...
Do individual rights trump those of society?
The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few, or the one. Top-down dictatorships, socialist nations and communist ideology put the “state” ahead of the individual. We here in the free west have grown accustomed to our liberal rights, and shun those other systems.
Student speakers wow judges at Tottenham Legion competition
Students from four local schools faced off at the first level of Legion Youth Speeches competition Feb. 28.
Tottenham’s Jordan Clark stars in fourth season of Family Channel drama
Jordan Clark, Tottenham’s favourite dancer, has been cast in Family Channel’s The Next Step for a fourth season.
How to help Syrian refugees in Simcoe–Grey
The Simcoe-Grey Federal Liberal Riding Association has undertaken to collect gently used items of clothing, toys, personal hygiene and bedding for Borden and Meaford housed ...
