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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 .

Volunteers needed to help removed invasive phragmites from Tay Township shoreline

Volunteers are needed to help fight the invasive species wreaking havoc on the shores of Sturgeon Bay in Tay Township.

Resident Donna Deneault, with the help of Georgian Bay Forever, will be out on Saturday, Aug. 18, removing phragmites from the local shoreline.

Volunteers are needed to assist and get out into the water to cut down the invasive plant and bring it to shore, where it will be properly disposed of.

Phragmites is a tall, fast-growing plant invading ditches and shorelines. It is a nutrient bully that disperses a chemical and chokes out the roots of other plants. The plant takes over shorelines killing other aquatic life and plants.

Tay Township residents are invited to come out on Saturday at 10 a.m. to the west shore at the south end of Robins Point Road.

Wasaga contractor looks to be a construction leader

Jeffrey Fuhre wants to lead the pack on home renovations.

Fuhre — whose name translated in English is ‘leader’ — launched Packleader Construction in March. His company does commercial and home renovations and additions.

“I wanted to go with Leader Construction, but someone already had it,” he said with a laugh. “I was several months trying to think of a name; every good name I thought of, someone had.

“One night I thought, ‘pack leader.'”

Fuhre said his family has been in the construction and contracting business for decades, so it’s only natural he fell into the trade. 

To learn more visit Packleader’s website: 

Shawn Leis — Protestant Separate School Board trustee Penetanguishene

My name is Shawn Leis and I have been a resident of Penetanguishene for 23 years. I am a proud father of two Burkevale Protestant Separate School graduates. As a trustee for the past seven years, my primary goal has been to advocate at all levels of the school system — the board, school, staff, parents and students. Having had two sons attend Burkevale for their elementary education, continuing to support this excellent school is a top priority and personal goal. Activities involving children and youth continue to be an extracurricular focus, having recently completed four years on the Penetanguishene Minor Hockey Association board and working as a part-time college instructor.

The attributes I possess, that contribute to fulfilling my role of trustee, include board experience, business acumen and a strong value of a quality education. I have completed board directorship training from DeGroote Business School/Conference Board of Canada and have served on multiple boards, including church stewardship chair and member (10 years) and church vision committee member (one year). As finance chair of the PSSBP, we have moved from an ongoing deficit to five straight years of surpluses (2013-2017), with an additional surplus projected this year.

During my seven-year tenure as a trustee, in addition to holding the finance chair position, I am also a member of the hiring committee and have been the chair of transportation and chair of supervised alternative learning. If elected, priorities will continue to focus on providing the constituents with a balanced budget, while effectively managing our current significant growth patterns.

Being a professional accountant with a master’s degree has led to a successful executive career in manufacturing. Combining my love of education with my business acumen provides a well-rounded professional capable of serving our school’s vision. I want to continue to promote, and celebrate, a school that provides a unique Faith-based education within a tight-knit, family-oriented community.

My contact information is and