Bradford News

1 day ago | bradfordtoday.ca | Andrew Philips

A local First Nations activist is calling on Simcoe North MPP Jill Dunlop and her federal counterpart Adam Chambers to respect Indigenous rights or resign. Beausoleil First Nation member Johnny Hawke set up twin online petitions Monday to protest recent legislative moves by the federal and provincial governments, which were supported by the local members.

5 days ago | bradfordtoday.ca | Jeff Turl

In a bid to help his struggling adult sons find affordable housing, 57-year-old retired business owner Glen Langlois purchased a former church in North Bay with plans to convert it into a duplex for his family. What followed is a bureaucratic nightmare. "We will fix the housing crisis," politicians promise, but when this North Bay father tried to help do just that, he ran headfirst into a wall of permits, fees, and unanswered emails. 'I just wanted my kids close and safe,' says Langlois.

5 days ago | bradfordtoday.ca | Joseph Quigley

The historic Bogart House in Newmarket, which has fallen into disrepair, could soon be home to residents again under new plans. City Park Homes presented a new vision for the heritage home at 16860 Leslie St. to Newmarket’s heritage advisory committee June 17. While the application is still in its early stages, the developer plans to rehabilitate the home in accordance with its heritage designation and add a modern addition adjacent to it.

1 week ago | bradfordtoday.ca | Andrew Philips

Several Simcoe County municipalities may each receive up to $10,000 from Hydro One for ice storm recovery efforts. The power utility made the announcement about its Ice Storm 2025 Recovery Grant program for 50 Ontario First Nations communities and municipalities during an event in Selwyn Township Monday.

1 week ago | bradfordtoday.ca | Wendy King

I’ve been champing at the bit to share this information. By now, you’ve likely heard about the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). It was put into effect to help make the cost of dental care more affordable for Canadians who qualify. At first, it was available only to people over 65 years of age, but as of May 2025 it has been opened up for all ages and 3.4 million people have been approved. I remember being skeptical of it. I figured my dentist would never buy into it, nor would I qualify.