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Newmarket residents clash over 92-unit development on Old Main

2 days ago | thetrillium.ca | Joseph Quigley

Newmarket residents clashed at a public meeting over a proposed 92-unit housing development on Old Main Street. The Pentacore Development proposal was presented up a public meeting June 23. The development, spread across multiple properties between 218-244 Old Main St., would represent intensification on the street currently containing largely single-detached townhomes.
Public urged to weigh in as Orillia faces $254M capital shortfall

2 days ago | thetrillium.ca | Gisele Winton Sarvis

The City of Orillia is preparing for its 2026 budget process, and while it's complex, the city welcomes public input into what projects residents would like to see accomplished next year and beyond. "We need to hear how you want the money spent ... We need people to contact us and to let us know how you feel about all this stuff," said Coun. David Campbell.
Too hot for school? Some parents keeping kids at home during heat wave

2 days ago | thetrillium.ca | Joseph Quigley

Newmarket mom Justyna Miesowicz said she did not want to send her kids for the last week of school. Her two children attend Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School in Newmarket, in grades 1 and 5. Although classes were still in session, she said the onset of a heat wave over the weekend led her to keep her children home June 23. The lack of air conditioning in the school made the heat too concerning, she said.
Region identifies 3 Newmarket sites for potential affordable housing, shelters

2 days ago | thetrillium.ca | Joseph Quigley

York Region has identified three regionally owned properties in Newmarket that could potentially be developed into affordable and emergency housing, while no such sites have been proposed in Aurora. Regional staff presented 14 possible locations for housing to the housing and homelessness committee June 19.
First Nations' activist faces charges after Midland festival protest

1 week ago | thetrillium.ca | Andrew Philips

A local First Nations’ activist says he was charged with causing a disturbance after being arrested at Midland’s Butter Tart Festival. Johnny Hawke, who is a member of Beausoleil First Nation (BFN) member, says he was peacefully protesting the province’s Bill 5 and Simcoe North MPP Jill Dunlop's decision to support it at Neezhoday Park Saturday when he was approached by Southern Georgian Bay OPP officers.
Sikh temple in south Barrie gets help through strong mayor powers

1 week ago | thetrillium.ca | Bob Bruton

Alex Nuttall is using his strong mayor powers to rezone south-Barrie land for a place of worship. The Barrie mayor directed city staff to notify the Salem Landowner’s Group and property owners May 14 of the intention to rezone 264 Salem Rd., near Essa Road, from residential rural and environmental protection (EP) to neighbourhood residential and EP, to permit a place of worship — the Gurudwara Guru Tegh Bahadur Religious Society temple.
Development plans for 'small city' within south Barrie scaled back

1 week ago | thetrillium.ca | Bob Bruton

Barrie has avoided having a city within a city in its south end. Council gave final approval Wednesday to rezone 664, 674 and 692 Essa Rd., and 320, 364 and 366 Mapleview Dr. W., to facilitate the future development of 458 residential street and block townhouses — with an additional 66 dwelling units, internal to the proposed townhouses, made optional for prospective purchasers. But Coun.
Hearings for bill allowing municipal councillor removal set for Ontario tour

1 week ago | thetrillium.ca | Steve Cornwell

A Ford government bill allowing municipal council members to be removed for misconduct is going on tour next month. The Standing Committee on Heritage, Infrastructure and Cultural Policy is planning to hold public Bill 9 hearings in July in six cities including London, Barrie and Ottawa before returning to Queen’s Park for a clause-by-clause reading on Aug. 26.
Doug Ford: First Nations can’t come ‘hat in hand’ to government and not support mining

1 week ago | thetrillium.ca | Ian Ross

This article was first published by Northern Ontario Business, a Village Media publication. Premier Doug Ford said First Nations can’t keep coming “hat in hand” to government for assistance when there’s untapped precious and critical minerals on their traditional lands. Ford made the comment in St. Catharines, June 18, to announce housing funding from the Building Faster Fund for three Niagara Region communities.
Teachers warn of safety risks as TDSB plans to expand special ed class sizes

1 week ago | thetrillium.ca | Gabe Oatley

This article was first published by TorontoToday, a Village Media publication. Amidst a heated battle with the provincial government over its 2025-26 budget, the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) has proposed increasing class sizes next year for some of its specialized programs for students with disabilities. The decision would affect hundreds of the board’s most vulnerable learners citywide.