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Month-long closure planned for stretch of County Road 13 near Lisle

A main road in the north end of Tosorontio will soon be closed for a month due to a construction project.

County Road 13 between Tosorontio Sideroad 17 and Tosorontio Sideroad 15 will be off-limits to nonlocal traffic from July 30 to Aug. 29.

The closure is for repairs to the Tioga Bridge over the Pine River.

The road will remain open to locals to access all residential and commercial properties.

Nonlocal traffic will be forced to use County Road 5, Concession Road 3, and Tosorontio Sideroad 17 as the detour route.

The county asks drivers to take extra precaution and to observe all detour and advisory signage during the ongoing construction activities.

For questions contact Jae Park, project engineer for the County of Simcoe, at ext. 1166 or email .


Police seek suspect in Orillia break-in

Orillia OPP seek the public’s help in identifying a suspect caught on camera during a recent break-in.

On Aug. 5, at about 1 a.m., someone entered a business on Atherley Road and stole a quantity of cash.

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the person responsible and have released an image that shows an individual wearing a distinctive pair of light pants with a stripe down the leg, and a distinctive pair of shoes.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Orillia OPP at .

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Daniel Boucher — Barrie Ward 4

My Name is Daniel Boucher, and I’m seeking your confidence in Ward 4. My life in Barrie began almost three years ago, when I met the most patient, caring and beautiful woman, whom I married just this summer in our backyard, absorbing our four children into a large, chaotic (at times) and immensely energetic family. My kids (ranging from four to eight) have tremendous impact on our views of family oriented community programming and activities. School volunteer opportunities, coaching sports and shift work consistently keep us busy.

My life as a public servant began in 2004 when I joined the Canadian Forces Reserves as a medic. I successfully challenged the Ministry of Health, AEMCA testing, certifying as a primary care paramedic following college. In 2009, I proudly donned Canada Border Services Agency blue fatigues and started a very rewarding career in law enforcement, also serving as chief union steward. I continue to serve you federally, with honour, having received numerous accolades. My work experience is extremely varied, working industrial construction, fraud restoration and even as a baker for numerous years in my youth, among other things.

My vision in regards to council is solely dependent on you. I believe in true democracy, where the quorum of the populace drives the voice of their elected representatives. My intentions are to represent the ward with ethically influenced canvassing, perpetual communication with constituents seeking feedback and ideas, and business-driving initiatives for the city that will see an increase in jobs, efficient service delivery and economic prosperity. I don’t see value in our city maintaining a deplorable unemployment rate, deficient trade skills programs for our youth and a downtown core that lacks investment into mental health, addiction and community based policing. Conversely, I’d like to see massive provincial contributions to our highway infrastructure and bypasses, keeping up-to-date with population growth, industry projections and seasonal traffic demands.

I’m Daniel Boucher, your new neighbour, a new voice for change!

Campaign office/home: 61 Barwick Dr., Barrie, Ont.

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Adjala-Tos council defers decision on water, sewage connection charges

Adjala-Tosorontio council hasn’t decided what to charge Everett and Colgan residents for their water and sewage service.

Council deferred the decision July 9, after receiving a presentation from a consultant hired to calculate the charges residents will have to pay to fund new water and wastewater infrastructure that will have to be built for future growth.

The consultant recommended setting the connection charges at $10,500 per unit for water and $16,300 per unit for wastewater.

These costs would be included into the price of new homes that are going to be built in the two communities, but existing users who are using septic tanks or are serviced by the problematic New Horizons sewage treatment facility in Everett would have to pay to connect.

The charge for existing users to convert to the developer-built systems would be charged over 20 years, plus interest, but council has yet to decide if existing homes will be forced to do so.

Everett Coun. Dave Rose said it would be unfair to the residents of the New Horizons subdivision to pick up the tab for a second time.

“They’ve already paid once, and it’s going to be tough to ask them to pay again,” he said.

Council will hold a workshop at a later date to discuss the proposal further.

Looking for a deal? Kids selling toys in fourth annual Innisfil garage sale

It was a set of Pokemon cards that inspired Tiffany Tremblett to host her first garage sale with the kids.

“My oldest wanted to buy this very specific Pokemon set and it was $80,” Tremblett said.

She encouraged her four-year-old son to save up his chore money and buy it.

But the next morning, her son Dmitri asked to have a garage sale, selling his toys to make a profit.

“I said we could see if other kids want to come and join and have a bigger sale, with more people coming through in the hopes of selling the little things you have,” she said.

Seven families joined in and her son raised $110.

“He was able to buy that Pokemon set and he still has it,” she said.

Three years later, the Kidding Around Garage Sale has grown to include a bake sale and takes place July 14.

“In the past, there have been tables who donated their earnings to charity. There are also tables with boxes set up with free items.”

It takes work to put the event together, but every winter, Tremblett’s kids start asking if they are hosting again.

“One of the biggest benefits for them taking part is the experience and the responsibility portion of it,” she said. “Leading up to it, they have to go through their toys and figure out what they don’t use and what is still in good shape and can be sold.”

The next part is deciding a selling price.

The day before, her family bakes cookies together.

And at the sale, Dmitri is now old enough to be the banker, calculating the change.

“It’s a huge learning experience for the kids. There are a lot of little things that add up.”

But the best part of the sale is to see kids shopping for new items.

“Five minutes before it starts, the kids run from table to table to see what they can buy from each other.”

Tremblett said she’ll keep doing the kids’ garage sale until it’s “not cool” anymore.

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Suspect sought in Shoppers Drug Mart distraction thefts in Barrie

Barrie police have released another image of a man suspected in three distraction thefts at Shoppers Drug Mart stores.

The latest theft was July 22 at Shoppers on Essa Road.

An employee discovered numerous boxes of perfume, with an estimated value of $3,500, had been stolen.

Investigators believe the suspect is responsible for similar distraction thefts that occurred on  and July 9.

On June 10, 19 boxes of perfume were stolen from the same Shoppers on Essa. A second suspect was involved in that theft.

On July 9, about $4,735 in perfume was stolen from the Shoppers on Mapleview Avenue.

The suspect is described as:

• Male (35 to 45 years old)

• Medium build, five-foot-10

• Short black hair

• Dark goatee

Anyone with information is asked to contact Const. Howlett at ext. 2638,  or to remain anonymous contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or leave an anonymous tip online at .

Maria Hardie — SMCDSB trustee Barrie Wards 6-10

In 1982, I moved to Barrie with my husband and two children. Both our children are graduates of the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board (SMCDSB). To ensure my involvement in their day-to-day education, I became a volunteer at their elementary school, St. John Vianney. This led me to become an educational assistant in the system. Following that, and for the next many years, I worked as school office administrator, retiring from St. Nicholas School.

As a family, we are active and involved in the parish life at St. John Vianney Church. My husband and I have served in various ministries over the years.

In 2010, I ran and was elected as a trustee for the SMCDSB, representing Wards 6 to 10. Over these last eight years, I have acted as chair of the board for three years and for four years as vice-chair. In both capacities, I served on many committees.

Trustees are elected by taxpayers to listen to the concerns and expectations of their constituents and to ensure their interests are heard at the board table. I have always worked diligently to be that representative voice of the families and staff in my wards.

I am an advocate for academic excellence, lifelong learning and the personal growth of our students and staff. I have and will continue to encourage the home-school-church tradition, as I believe these three partners must work together to ensure our children are socialized into our Catholic faith.

Should I be re-elected, I promise to continue to advocate for safeguarding our constitutional right to maintain funding for Catholic schools for future generations. I promise also to continue to actively listen and hear the constituents of my wards and be their authentic representative at the SMCDSB table.

Campaign office address: 4 Debra Cres., Barrie

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Tony Veltri — New Tecumseth mayor

Since 325 words don’t allow for in depth platform pronouncements, I’ll get right to it. Within the first 100 days of taking office, I will ask council to support several measures that will immediately take us on a new course. They include:

— Stopping any further progress on the $15 million new administration centre. I am opposed to draining reserves by $7 million and adding at least $8 million in long-term debt that can only be financed by taxes, to pay for it. I will ask for all options to be investigated.

— I will ask council to reaffirm the town’s opposition to the 15,000 unit Cappuccitti/Mattamy proposal between Alliston and Beeton and send it to Simcoe County and the OMB. The incumbent mayor is the only consistent supporter of this application.

— I will ask council to support changing council meeting nights to Wednesdays because Mondays are inefficient, don’t leave time for public scrutiny of agendas, and are interrupted by holidays. Since the meeting format change in March 2017, council has held approximately 30 “special meetings” attached to the regular agenda. That means they don’t meet enough, which creates inefficient delays in decision-making and takes the public out of the mix.

— I will ask support for the reintroduction of standing committees, particularly planning, including public representation and not merely as an advisory board. Standing committees allow the public to be involved from the beginning. It’s a means of taking control back from developers, who’ve had a good run of the place for long enough.

— I will ask council to support ending any further intrusion by Simcoe County into our water and wastewater infrastructure, as well insist New Tecumseth directs where new growth occurs.

— I will not sign-off on the Briar Hill water connection deal as negotiated behind closed doors. And, I will move fast-tracking the pipeline connection to Tottenham.

-More that can be said, but I’m out of space. for full details.

Tony Veltri


Ed Christie – Clearview Township Ward 1

Ed Christie is a 42-year resident of Clearview.

He was born in Collingwood and graduated from Collingwood Collegiate Institute. He moved away to build his career but returned to Clearview to live and raise a family. He is now fully retired and ready to serve the residents of Ward 1, Clearview.

Ed is married to Diane McKee and they are the parents of Michael (Sandra Downer) and Dana (Shawn denBok). They enjoy time with four grandchildren.

An Ontario Agricultural College graduate, Ed Christie went on to become Ontario Sales Supervisor for Chipman Chemicals.  He then returned home and opened Christie’s Clothing in Collingwood.

As a former Collingwood Town Councillor, Ed brings a great deal of municipal experience to the race for the Clearview council seat in Ward 1. He has chaired the Collingwood Heritage and Sign committees. As Chair of the Collingwood Downtown Business Improvement Association, Ed was a driving force behind the nationally recognized revitalization of Collingwood’s Historic Downtown District.

Ed sat on the Nottawasaga Conservation Authority, the Hospital Board, is Past President of the Collingwood Rotary Club and was a founding member of the South Georgian Bay Rotary Club.

As for issues facing Ward 1, Clearview, Ed believes it is necessary to push for an Official Plan Update. He feels the time has come to have this material reviewed to meet today’s demands and standards.

He will also work to initiate a public meeting to allow residents to talk specifically about water and sewer requirements in Nottawa. He believes development in the village is being held back by existing bylaws.

“We have to find a way to make Ward 1 enticing for a developer to want to come here.”

Ed Christie says it would be his pleasure to serve the residents and help continue to do good work on Clearview Council.

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Gene Haas Foundation donates $40,000 for Georgian College students

Georgian College students in the mechanical technician and precision skills program could soon benefit from a generous donation.

Dan Ferko, President of Sirco Machinery Co. Ltd., a Canadian Haas Factory Outlet, visited the college recently to present a cheque for $40,000 US to senior staff and faculty. The money will support the Gene Haas Scholarship for students in the mechanical technician and precision skills program who achieve an average of 75 per cent or higher in their third semester.

“We are committed to helping Georgian College students achieve their goals of pursuing a career in the trades,” said Ferko.

Since 2014, the Gene Haas Foundation has donated over $134,000 and more than 100 students have benefited from the scholarship. This year 32 students each received $1,717 in awards and scholarships courtesy of the foundation.