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2 weeks ago | 
thespec.com | Derek Howard
With several foundations laid down in the first meetings of the new Southern Georgian Bay OPP detachment board, it’s now time to prepare for the future. Also within the meeting was a verbal report provided by Insp. Todd Pittman, who was on his way to a temporary six-month assignment after being seconded by the commissioner’s office; his replacement interim commander Insp. Mike Thurlow was also in attendance to provide a brief introduction.
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2 weeks ago | 
midlandtoday.ca | Derek Howard
“It’s a sad day,” said Fifth Street resident Catherine Barley, shouting to be heard over the sounds of heavy machinery in her front yard. “We think it's about 80 years old, and 105 feet tall.”
Next to the giant white pine in her front yard were workers from Axe & Wedge tree works – clearing small brush, a harvester transporting larger limbs, and a crane ready to reach its top.
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2 weeks ago | 
thespec.com | Derek Howard
The region will see a new face in its policing leadership next week. At the upcoming meeting of the Southern Georgian Bay OPP detachment board, an introduction is anticipated for Inspector Mike Thurlow as the interim detachment commander. Board chair Mayor Doug Rawson of Penetanguishene told MidlandToday that Thurlow would be taking over the duties of Insp. Todd Pittman in the meantime.
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2 weeks ago | 
midlandtoday.ca | Derek Howard
The region will see a new face in its policing leadership next week.
At the upcoming meeting of the Southern Georgian Bay OPP detachment board, an introduction is anticipated for Inspector Mike Thurlow as the interim detachment commander.
Board chair Mayor Doug Rawson of Penetanguishene told MidlandToday that Thurlow would be taking over the duties of Insp. Todd Pittman in the meantime.
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3 weeks ago | 
thespec.com | Derek Howard
With the imminent dissolution of the Culture Alliance of north Simcoe municipalities, one would think that councils signing off from the joint project would be a quiet affair. A new wrinkle was added and embers stoked during recent council meetings, however, pertaining to copyrighted assets.
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3 weeks ago | 
thespec.com | Derek Howard
A relatively clean report card was given to the town of Midland during a recent report from its integrity commissioner, noting that just three complaints were received and resolved between June 2023 and February 2025. The verbal presentation was provided by integrity commissioner Jeffrey Abrams, co-principal of Principles Integrity, during the recent committee of the whole meeting.
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3 weeks ago | 
thespec.com | Derek Howard
Despite a colder day outside, smiles could be had in Midland as residents lined up for cheaper gas and as hydro crews steadily restored power to the area. The town of Midland released a statement on Tuesday declaring the end to the current significant weather event issued Friday regarding ice storms that plunged roughly 400,000 Ontarians without power, including north Simcoe where power was still being restored as of the time of publication.
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3 weeks ago | 
thespec.com | Derek Howard
The province released the 2024 Sunshine List on Friday, which details public-sector employees whose salaries exceeded $100,000. This year, 377,676 public servants were listed, up from 300,570 the year prior. For the town of Midland, CAO Rhonda Bunn was listed at the top ($219,290), followed by retired CAO David Denault ($203,312) on the list which included 39 employees.
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4 weeks ago | 
thespec.com | Derek Howard
Tay Township Mayor Ted Walker expressed criticism toward the “immature” councillors who staged a walk-out at County of Simcoe council on Tuesday. Earlier in the week, a member composition bylaw was debated at the county level, which would have seen either a 32-person council or a 16 council member plus full-time warden composition be voted upon.
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4 weeks ago | 
thespec.com | Derek Howard
Local residents will get their say on a potential MZO request being issued for a proposed development at 565 Balm Beach Road development. The MZO (Minister’s Zoning Order) is a provincial land-use and development approval tool aimed to hasten development through zoning matters. It requires approval, if by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. In February, Delbrook Group and MHBC Planning asked council to request use to aid in a proposed 455-unit mixed-use development.
