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A traffic complaint Wednesday has resulted in impaired charges being laid against an Alliston resident police responded to a complaint in the area of Victoria Street East in New Tecumseth A vehicle was being operated “in a concerning manner,” Nottawasaga OPP said in a news release The 42-year-old driver was charged with operation while impaired (alcohol) operation while impaired (blood-alcohol concentration 80-plus) having care or control of a motor vehicle with liquor in open baggage The accused has a May 29 court date in Bradford Honda Manufacturing of Canada produces the CR-V and Civic in Alliston Work continues on expansion involving two new plants on the Alliston site While there are still concerns about how potential tariffs will impact the auto industry Honda Manufacturing of Canada says it’s continuing to work on a massive expansion Last April, the provincial and federal governments, along with Honda, announced two new plants for its Alliston site The $15-billion project will receive $2.5 billion in tax credits The goal is to start electric vehicle production by 2028 the new plants will create a minimum of 1,000 jobs — in addition to the 4,200 people currently employed at Honda in Alliston — and will be able to produce 240,000 vehicles per year Work started late last year on the property which is located adjacent to the current plants “Site preparations for the new battery and EV plants are progressing with building designs currently underway,” said Bobbi Curran obtaining necessary permits and conducting various tests to ensure environmental diligence and minimizing disruption to the community.” They are working alongside the municipality on the project “The Town of New Tecumseth has been a valued partner from the very beginning and continues to be deeply invested in the success of our project,” she said New Tecumseth and Collingwood are partnering on a $270-million expansion of the water treatment plant in Collingwood which will provide water for both communities Honda has said its top priority is the more than 4,000 employees at the Alliston campus which Curran calls their “greatest asset.” “They form a highly skilled and diverse workforce hailing from Simcoe County and beyond,” she said “Many of them are generational employees who have been part of the Honda family for over 35 years Their unwavering commitment to quality and customer satisfaction has been instrumental in our success “They know they are valued and appreciated which fosters a strong sense of loyalty and dedication.” The facility started producing the Honda Accord in 1986 and has since become the home for the Civic and CR-V producing more than 10 million vehicles at the plant Power Gold Plant quality award for the CR-V and the Honda Civic was named the 2025 Canadian Car of the Year by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada “Our vehicles have consistently been in high demand across North America driven by our unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction,” she said “We take pride in our Canadian heritage and are dedicated to producing vehicles that meet customer wants and needs.” Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account The new 147,100-square-foot facility will provide a modernized hospital for New Tecumseth and surrounding communities services and care needed to support a growing population “This is a very significant step in the hospital’s journey to build a much-needed new facility for our patients staff and community,” said Eric Hanna “An incredible amount of work and planning has gone into this project over the years and we are closer than ever to bringing a new state-of-the-art health-care facility to this growing community providing high quality health care close to home.” Following the competitive request for qualifications (RFQ) process that began in August 2024 three companies were shortlisted based on criteria identified including construction expertise and financial capacity to undertake a project of this size and scope The following prequalified teams are as follows: These pre-qualified companies will begin preparing proposals that detail how they will deliver the project through IO’s Design-Bid-Build (DBB) model Key features of a DBB model include increased owner control over the project as well as a high level of flexibility to respond to changing conditions and concerns select a preferred company and then negotiate a final contract A fairness monitor will oversee the entire procurement process The successful company is expected to be announced early 2026 Preliminary site preparations are underway and will continue throughout 2025 a new parking lot and the construction of a new elevated helipad Learn more about Stevenson Memorial Hospital’s future new facility More Spotlight > BarrieNewsTruck crashes into Alliston pizza shop By Cheryl BrowneUpdated: April 28, 2025 at 6:43PM EDT Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved 2025 /CNW/ - While Unifor is encouraged that Honda Canada has confirmed its facility in Alliston will operate at full capacity for the foreseeable future with no changes being considered at this time the union cautions vigilance amid the ongoing threat to Canadian auto jobs posed by U.S "Automakers making contingency plans around production and investment is exactly what Unifor has warned about," said Unifor National President Lana Payne "Companies are making decisions based on these tariffs that will have immediate and long-term consequences for Canadian auto workers." The statement by Honda was issued following reports that Honda is considering shifting production from Canada to the United States in response to U.S Unifor represents approximately 1,000 members at auto parts suppliers to the Alliston Honda plants in Ontario While Honda's Canadian assembly workers are currently non-unionized Unifor continues to advocate on their behalf "Unifor is fighting for all auto workers in Canada Supply chain and auto plant jobs support Canadian workers their families and their communities," Payne added Although Honda Canada has said that no production changes are currently planned those decisions ultimately rest with the company's global headquarters and could change at any time from our experience of dealing with automakers and the industry we understand better than anyone that assurances from automakers are one thing but we need a carrot-and-stick approach to ensure accountability," said Payne "We must develop industrial policy to encourage investment and also implement tough penalties for companies that shift jobs south to appease Trump's agenda." Unifor has previously called on the federal government to implement tailored counter-tariff measures to defend Canadian jobs The broader instability in the North American auto sector — amplified by U.S. policy reversals on EV incentives and infrastructure — is already being felt. Ingersoll's CAMI Assembly Plant is facing a loss of 500 jobs in the coming weeks "We are already seeing the fallout from Trump's chaotic policies," said Payne "Canada must respond forcefully and strategically to protect our auto sector and its workers." Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private sector representing 320,000 workers in every major area of the economy The union advocates for all working people and their rights fights for equality and social justice in Canada and abroad and strives to create progressive change for a better future.  For media inquiries or to arrange interviews via FaceTime, Zoom, or Skype please contact Unifor Communications Director Kathleen O'Keefe at [email protected] or by cell at (416) 896-3303 Unifor is Canada’s largest union in the private sector representing 315,000 workers in every major area of the economy Do not sell or share my personal information: You will also start receiving the Star's free morning newsletter Honda Canada shot down early Japanese reports that it’s planning to move some auto production to U.S “We can confirm that our Canadian manufacturing facility in Alliston will operate at full capacity for the foreseeable future.” Honda Civics sit in a lot near the assembly plant in Alliston head of Canada’s Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association says the company has a long history of keeping its workers around even during the 2008 financial crisis or other market downturns “People fear the unknown,” said Alliston realtor Frank Gray Jr. who says tariff turmoil has chilled the market Residents breathe a collective sigh as company denies Japanese newspaper report it is shifting some production to the U.S Alliston could finally exhale after learning that Honda Canada is keeping full production at its local plant “for the foreseeable future.” The collective sigh of relief came in the wake of a Japanese newspaper report earlier in the day that Honda was considering shifting production to the U.S Just weeks ahead of the May 3 deadline for his planned auto parts tariff It was just another day in a global trade war, sparked by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs “We can confirm that our Canadian manufacturing facility in Alliston will operate at full capacity for the foreseeable future and no changes are being considered at this time,” the company said Tuesday afternoon “We constantly study options for future contingency planning and utilize short-term production shift strategies when required to mitigate negative impacts on our business.” “This is really a Honda town,” said Neil Garbe chief administrative officer of New Tecumseth the local municipality about an hour north of Toronto of which Alliston is a part “Anyone who supplies Windsor and Warren isn’t working right now,” said Flavio Volpe The 4,200 people employed at the Honda assembly and engine plants are just a part of the company’s local impact event organizers and even the area hospital’s expansion plans have benefited from the Japanese auto giant’s presence since 1986 “It touches every part of the community,” said Garbe The entire town of New Tecumseth has a population of 43,000 with just over 23,000 of that in Alliston itself Like other Ontario communities with a big auto industry presence it has been a nerve-wracking few months in the area with a fast-moving global trade war potentially having such devastating local impacts “It just creates a lot of uncertainty for everyone.” the uncertainty has had a chilling effect on what was widely expected to be a hot spring real estate market “People fear the unknown,” said Frank Gray Jr. broker and managing partner of the Alliston Royal LePage office For small business owners like Frances Pruim the Trump chaos has been anything but helpful Pruim said there’s no point being anxious all the time “Worrying is not going to change anything,” says Pruim “I think that you just need to carry on and hopefully come through with some calmness.” A Japanese newspaper said Honda was considering moving some of its auto production to the U.S Nikkei first reported that Honda was considering the shift as it aims to produce 90 per cent of its cars sold in the U.S The report sparked an outcry at Queen’s Park and on the federal campaign trail Ontario premier Doug Ford vowed to keep Honda in the province and said the company is already maxed out in the U.S “They’re at 100 per cent capacity right now (stateside),” he said Tuesday “We’re going to keep Honda here and I’ll do everything I can to protect the people and their jobs.” The head of Canada’s Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association said Honda likely wouldn’t need to lay off workers even if it shifted production of its CRV from Alliston to the U.S. “They could move the CRV and still be committed to the Civic,” said Flavio Volpe estimating that the Alliston plant produces 400,000 vehicles per year Honda has a long history of keeping its workers around “Honda has never in any of these crises pulled back or laid off any workers,” said Volpe who suggested that Honda and Toyota have stronger financial foundations than their North American rivals The president of Global Automakers of Canada (GAC) “They’ve never laid off a worker in Canada,” said David Adams autoworkers in Canada aren’t exactly out of the woods yet the country’s largest private sector union All five of the companies which produce vehicles in Canada are still mulling the impact of Trump’s trade war “I can say knowing these companies that there are a bunch of contingency plans on boardroom tables now And none of them are good for Canadian workers,” Payne warned And we are going to continue to fight hard If these companies want to sell in Canada they are going to have to build in Canada.” Stellantis has paused production at its assembly plant in Windsor And GM said it is temporarily closing the CAMI plant in Ingersoll and will resume production in October at a lower level Trump imposed a 25 per cent tariff on all cars and light trucks imported to the U.S He also announced imported automotive parts would face a tariff no later than May 3 but mused this week that he might consider delaying the parts tariff American officials have also said there will be a partial exemption for cars made with parts from the U.S. although it’s still not entirely clear how that will work Prime Minister Mark Carney said the Trump tariffs “will rupture the global economy and adversely Canada retaliated in kind with a 25 per cent tariff on American-made cars imported to Canada federal finance minister François-Philippe Champagne announced that auto manufacturers will be allowed to import a certain number of U.S.-assembled vehicles free of the counter-tariffs Champagne didn’t reveal each company’s individual quota for the exemption but said it will drop if there are reductions in their Canadian production or investment auto industry insiders have predicted that tariffs could mean most of North America’s highly integrated auto sector could grind to a halt The Nikkei report comes as Honda Manufacturing of Canada says it’s continuing to work on a massive expansion of its Canadian operations that includes two new plants dedicated to electric vehicle and battery manufacturing at its Alliston site The $15-billion project — which has the support of the federal and Ontario governments — is expected to create at least 1,000 new jobs It also came as Japan’s chief trade negotiator is set to visit the U.S Account processing issue - the email address may already exist The United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation announced that the 2025 Jacqueline B Mars National Competition and Training Grant was awarded to eventer James Alliston of San Ramon The national grants are provided by the USET Foundation through the generosity of USET Foundation Honorary Trustee Jacqueline B with the aim of supporting preparation and attendance at a competition located more than 1,500 miles from the athlete’s home base The grant is designed to assist athlete-and-horse combinations’ progression to the Pre-Elite or Elite Program The goal of the grant is to provide training and competition resources for athletes who have never competed on an Olympic or FEI World Championship eventing senior team The grant was awarded to Alliston with Karma an 11-year-old North American-bred Oldenburg mare (Escudo II x Lavita) owned by Alliston Equestrian and Ric Plummer for the 2025 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event and the galloping was challenging too,” said Alliston of the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event They also received the Mars National Competition and Training grant in 2023 when they traveled to The Netherlands as part of the U.S Eventing team for the FEI Eventing Nations Cup Netherlands CCIO4*-NC-L the pair finished 12th in the CCI5*-L at Kentucky and ninth in the CCIO4*-S in Aachen Alliston began riding Karma as a 5-year-old when her previous owner it was clear that she had plenty of jumping talent Pfeiffer kept Karma with Alliston until he bought her in partnership with Ric Plummer “It was clear she had something different,” remembered Alliston “The first time I did a cross-country school I want to give the horse a chance and hopefully fulfill its potential.” A short-term goal for Alliston is competing at CHIO Aachen in Germany this summer in preparation for his longer-term goal of representing the U.S on the team at the FEI Eventing World Championships in Aachen “I need to show good form and that we're improving and can be a competitive score for the team Alliston has lived in California for 15 years and Europe for events requires considerable planning and financial backing He is grateful for the assistance provided by the Jacqueline B Mars National Competition and Training Grants “It falls on me to fund trips across the country,” he acknowledged “It's expensive for me to leave my teaching business at home and handle all of the expenses that come with traveling To get the grant is massive; it makes it possible and I'm extremely grateful and really appreciate being chosen for this grant,” he continued Find out more about the criteria for the Jacqueline B. Mars National Competition and Training Grants here Amidst the unbridled enthusiasm of the USEA Intercollegiate teams competing in this weekend’s USEA Intercollegiate & Interscholastic Eventing Championships at Stable View (Aiken the Interscholastic Eventing League (IEL) riders have held their own with displays of teamwork and horsemanship all weekend long While all teams put their best foot forward The Iron Bridge Hounds Pony Club came into the weekend with one goal in mind—to win They achieved that goal by such a large margin that they were able to claim the title of champions before their last rider The University of Kentucky has claimed top honors at the 2025 USEA Intercollegiate Eventing Championship they not only secured the title of “School with the Largest Presence” once again but also rode away with their second national championship title the Kentucky Wildcats (made up of Callia Englund,Sarah Ertl and Emerson Padgett) dominated the championship finishing 11 points ahead of second place with a total score of 77.76 and Olive Dumais have been riding together for more than two years through their membership in the Iron Bridge Hounds Pony Club the teenagers have tackled Pony Club rallies the intimidating Pony Club tradition of Quiz they’re tackling one of their biggest obstacles yet—the USEA Interscholastic Eventing League (IEL) Championship this year’s return to the USEA Intercollegiate Eventing Championships wasn’t just about competition—it was about perseverance and the power of community After three years away from the national stage the Aggies were dedicated to making a comeback arriving in Aiken with a 12-person squad and eight competing riders (Hailey Alfaro Official Joint Therapy Treatment of the USEA Official Competition & Training Apparel of the USEA Barrie WatchCase against man accused of killing ex-wife in Alliston moves forwardPreliminary hearing dates are recorded for the man charged with the death of his ex-wife in Alliston. Honda Global president Toshihiro Mibe and Ontario Premier Doug Ford were on hand at Honda in Alliston last year to announce a new electric vehicle plant Saunderson along with his fellow MPPs were set to be sworn in on March 19 tariffs on the automotive sector could have on a major Alliston employer is raising alarm bells for Simcoe Grey’s recently re-elected representative at Queen’s Park “The automotive sector is a huge concern for us,” Simcoe Grey MPP Brian Saunderson said “Ninety per cent of our automobiles go south of the border right now and many of the parts go back and forth across the border up to eight times before they’re installed in a vehicle any kind of tariff is going to have an exponential effect.” along with the rest of his counterparts in the Progressive Conservative majority government under Premier Doug Ford officials to discuss the tariffs and Saunderson said it’s the top priority we’re absolutely ready to hit the ground running,” he said employs more than 4,000 people and has the capacity to product 400,000 vehicles A significant percentage of those vehicles are exported to the United States The automaker is taking a wait-and-see approach “We continue to monitor the fluid situation as we approach possible tariffs,” Honda spokesperson Ken Chiu said “We will take no immediate actions related to either our current manufacturing operations or electrification plans until we have a full understanding of the impact of tariffs on our business on protecting our more than 4,000 manufacturing associates and our long-standing business operations in Canada.” Billions of dollars in investment in Ontario’s auto industry has been committed by the manufacturers and both federal and provincial governments since 2022 including $15 billion for an electric vehicle plant and battery plant in Alliston “We’ve worked so hard to bring $45 billion in investment in the automotive sector to Ontario in the last three years and we will do everything we can to protect that,” Saunderson said BarrieNewsOver a dozen firefighters brave Alliston home blazeBy Julianna BalsamoPublished: April 09, 2025 at 2:26PM EDT BarrieNewsHonda responds to report some Alliston, Ont. production may move to U.S. amid tariffsBy Kim PhillipsUpdated: April 15 Rumours swirl about Honda switching gears on Canadian production Uncertainty over tariffs fuel concern amid Honda speculation ADVERTISEMENT A 16-year-old Alliston girl accused of first-degree murder in the death of a newborn baby has been released on bail whose identity is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, is also subject to a host of strict conditions and must be in the presence of a surety at all times Bail was granted by the judge during Wednesday’s bail hearing at the Barrie courthouse A publication ban on evidence presented at the hearing or that may identify the accused is also in place Nottawasaga OPP has said officers were called to an Alliston residence around 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 21, 2024 and found a deceased baby inside the home The girl was arrested and charged about two months later 15, and had been in custody until released into her surety’s care Wednesday afternoon The girl also faces a charge of performing an indignity to a human body Police said the charges were laid in connection to a suspicious death investigation Police did not say what the relationship is between the accused and the deceased.  None of the allegations have been tested in court The accused is due back in Barrie court on March 4 If you would like to apply to become a verified commenter, please fill out this form More Spotlight > Honda said its plant in Alliston remains operational Honda said it will take a thoughtful and measured approach in response to tariffs Tariffs on the Canadian auto industry by U.S President Donald Trump came into force and effect on Thursday Trump has levied a 25 per cent tariff on vehicles imported to the United States Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on April 3 “Although their policy will hurt American families until that pain becomes impossible to ignore I do not believe they will change direction,” Carney said of Trump’s trade tariffs Stellantis announced a two-week shutdown of its Windsor assembly plant putting more than 4,000 people out of work The company has more than 4,000 employees at its Alliston plant and has the ability to produce more than 400,000 vehicles a year a majority of them are exported to the United States “Our manufacturing facility remains operational as we prioritize our more than 4,000 manufacturing associates and our long-standing business operations in Canada,” Honda spokesperson Ken Chiu said He said the company is working with its parts trade and logistic providers across North America to understand the impact of the tariffs thoughtful approach to actively address both immediate and future effects ensuring our continued success in Canada,” he said Honda opened its first plan in Canada in 1986 and last year announced a $15 billion plan to construct an electric vehicle plant and battery plant next to its current site “As we work to understand the full impact of announced U.S. tariffs on our business, we will make no immediate adjustments related to our future electrification plans in Canada,” Chiu recently told Simcoe.com “Our path is for the long term and with our North American powertrain production flexibility we are confident we can pivot effectively.” Police are looking for a suspect following a shoplifting incident Saturday at Zehrs in Alliston Nottawasaga OPP officers were called to the grocery store at 30 King St went to the produce section and selected oranges He then went to other departments and picked up a variety of items He was seen removing a reusable grocery bag from his backpack and putting the items in it before leaving through an employee entrance on the south side of the store Officers tried to locate the man but were unsuccessful The suspect is described as being about 35 years old He was wearing a black winter jacket with a fur-trimmed hood \n OPP discuss teen charged in infant death investigation\n A 16-year-old girl is facing several charges after a two month infant death investigation by OPP.\n Honda is investing $15 billion in an electric vehicle plant and a battery plant at its facility in Alliston More than 4,000 people work at Honda's Alliston plant which is the largest employer in the County of Simcoe More than 4,000 people work at Honda’s Alliston plant The recent announcement of 25 per cent tariffs on the automotive industry by U.S President Donald Trump could have a major impact on Simcoe County The largest employer in the county is Honda Manufacturing of Canada where the company employs more than 4,000 people along with the federal and provincial governments announced a $15-billion plan that will see new electric vehicle and electric vehicle battery plants built adjacent to the current facility in Alliston with the goal to have production rolling by 2028 WHAT’S GOING ON HERE? Work has started on Honda’s $15-billion battery and electric vehicle plants in Alliston but the long-term impact of the tariffs is still up in the air “Our manufacturing facility remains operational as we prioritize our more than 4,000 manufacturing associates and our long-standing business operations in Canada,” spokesperson Ken Chiu said trade and logistics providers across North America to understand the impact of the announced U.S we have consistently maintained manufacturing operations in Canada while safeguarding our skilled workforce through various industry challenges We are confident in our ability to navigate current market conditions effectively.” “We’re taking a firm and principled approach; we don’t believe tariffs of any form are necessary,” said Simcoe-Grey MPP Brian Saunderson Trump is to try to get manufacturing and jobs south of the border The premier is working very hard to protect Ontario jobs protect our economy and make sure that we are putting our position on the table which is we will take strong measures in retaliation 90 per cent of our automobiles go south of the border Many of the parts in those automobiles go back and forth across the border 68 times is critical in response to what’s happening.” “As we work to understand the full impact of announced U.S we will make no immediate adjustments related to our future electrification plans in Canada,” Chiu said “Our path is for the long term and with our North American powertrain production flexibility we are confident we can pivot effectively.” “I’ve been talking with (New Tecumseth) Mayor (Richard) Norcross and I’m sure they’re working very hard to get the permits issued and clear the way for Honda to start construction on the new plant,” Saunderson said We’ve got a number of foreign investments There’s a bunch of reasons for them to want to come here I don’t think that’s going to change But we also need to remove our interprovincial trade barriers there will be good things to come out of this It’s just going to be a tough four years this is a Canada-Trump administration conflict We have a lot of strong allies south of the border we need to work way and leverage those relationships.” “We support our automotive manufacturing industry in New Tecumseth and are working together to understand the full impact of the U.S.-imposed tariffs,” Norcross said “We will advocate on behalf of our businesses and manufacturers to the leaders of Canada and Ontario to engage with the U.S to come to a solution and remove the latest plans to impose tariffs New Tecumseth is implementing a more flexible Buy Canadian and Buy Ontario procurement policy to align with federal and provincial efforts to address tariffs and trade disruptions while complying with existing trade agreements.” “The North American auto sector is likely to face severe disruption if these tariffs remain in place for the foreseeable future,” Senior BMO senior economist Erik Johnson said in a recent Toronto Star story “Production curtailments could begin soon after April 2 and furloughs and layoffs are likely to follow “The implications for Canada of these tariffs are more stark Automotive trade represents a much larger share of Canadian GDP and the majority of Canadian production is sent to the United States.” A family is safe after they escaped a large house fire in Alliston on Monday afternoon according to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) New Tecumseth Fire Rescue received the call at 1:18 p.m 16 and responded to the blaze on Previn Court Police said a mother and an infant were both inside the home at the time of the fire and were able to safely exit due to working alarms “Both individuals were assessed for smoke inhalation and cleared with no injuries,” an official said The roadway in the area was closed for several hours for the investigation into the cause of the fire Police said the fire has been deemed “non-suspicious” at this time "The fire did not spread to the near by residences and was put out several hours later," Nottawasaga OPP said in a media release issued Tuesday morning. "The cause of the fire is unknown at this time but appeared to have come from the children's game room in the basement." Police added the family will be staying with relatives due to their home’s fire damage BarrieNewsStore owners short $26K after alleged early morning robbery By Julianna BalsamoPublished: March 25, 2025 at 12:10PM EDT A significant portion of Honda’s vehicles are exported to the United States A spokesperson for Honda Manufacturing of Canada said the company won’t be taking actions related to the proposed tariffs “We continue to monitor the fluid situation as we approach possible tariffs,” said Honda spokesperson Ken Chiu “We will take no immediate actions related to either our current manufacturing operations or electrifications plans until we have a full understanding of the impact of tariffs on our business President Donald Trump announced on March 6 that tariffs on some Canadian goods will be paused until April 2 Trump has proposed a 25 per cent tariff on all Canadian imports producing the Honda Civic and CRV and employs more than 4,000 people The company has the capacity to product 400,000 vehicles in Alliston annually more than 10 million vehicles have been manufactured in Alliston announced a $15-billion plan to build a battery manufacturing plant and an electric vehicle plant in Alliston adjacent to its current operations The company will receive federal and provincial tax credits totalling $2.5 billion The initial site work started late last year including removing vegetation and creating a berm as well as grading and levelling the area where the new buildings will be The goal is to start electric vehicle production up and running by 2028 the new plants will create a minimum of 1,000 jobs on top of the current 4,200 employees in Alliston the electric vehicle will be able to produce 240,000 vehicles per year NEW TECUMSETH — No one was hurt in an Alliston house fire earlier this month Emergency crews were called to 20 Willis Dr. at 12:42 p.m Nottawasaga OPP says firefighters arrived at the house to find it engulfed in flames Crews were able to extinguish the blaze before it had a chance to spread to nearby residences but the fire caused an estimated $200,000 in damage Police say investigators don’t yet know the cause NEW TECUMSETH — An Alliston man is accused of stealing more than $65,000 worth of vehicles Nottawasaga OPP says it launched an investigation after a Kubota diesel side-by-side was stolen and a GPS tracker was pinging at an Alliston address police say a search warrant was executed at the address and the stolen Kubota was found in the garage along with the following items has been charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 and obstructing a peace officer None of the allegations have been tested in court.  The accused is scheduled to appear in court Feb Police are looking to identify the owners of the stolen items shown and listed An Alliston man is accused of stealing more than $65,000 worth of vehicles police launched an investigation after a Kubota diesel side-by-side was stolen and a GPS tracker was pinging at an Alliston address a search warrant was executed at the address and the stolen Kubota was found in the garage along with the following items BarrieNewsBasement fire in Alliston leaves family displacedBy Cheryl BrownePublished: January 09, 2025 at 10:43AM EST An Essa Township man has been charged with impaired driving following a traffic stop Tuesday night in Alliston Nottawasaga OPP says officers were on patrol on Victoria Street East when they saw a vehicle weaving over the centre line and being driven at inconsistent speeds The driver then attempted to make a left turn on a red light at the intersection of Victoria Street and County Road 10 police allege a "strong odour" of alcohol was detected on the driver’s breath and the driver had delayed responses to an officer’s commands police say the driver got out and was "swaying and unsteady on his feet."  police say the accused provided the first suitable breath sample When officers attempted to the conduct the second breath sample police say the accused would no longer comply has been charged with operation of a motor vehicle while impaired (alcohol and drugs) and failure or refusal to comply with a demand The accused has an April 10 court date in Bradford A 90-day driver's licence suspension was also issued and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.  BarrieNews3 people in their 20s confirmed to have died in head-on crash near Alliston, Ont. By Kim PhillipsUpdated: February 21, 2025 at 8:03PM EST Published: February 21, 2025 at 11:39AM EST BarrieNewsBirthing women at Alliston hospital get a little reliefBy Cheryl BrownePublished: April 17, 2025 at 6:58AM EDT Site preparation is underway as a new state-of-the-art facility on the Stevenson Memorial Hospital (SMH) grounds in Alliston inches closer to reality To ensure the property is ready for the start of full-scale construction later this year a number of projects will be taking place over the next 10 months including grading “To see the construction equipment on site and the changes that are already starting to happen really brings this project and our much-needed new facility to life,” SMH interim president and chief executive officer Barbara Steed said in a Jan “This community is going to have a new modernized health-care facility that they can rely on for quality health-care services for years to come and we’re very excited that progress is taking place.” has been awarded the contract to complete the site preparation The Ontario government is investing almost $14.5 million in this preliminary phase This funding announced Thursday builds on the $7.5 million the province previously committed to support early planning for the redevelopment (SMH) has provided health-care support for families in Alliston,” said Simcoe-Grey MPP Brian Saunderson This capital grant is another important step towards the end goal of enhancing health care in the region.” SMH currently offers 38 inpatient beds and a wide range of outpatient services it serves nearly 40,000 patients living in Adjala-Tosorontio The expansion will include nine additional acute-care beds It’ll also feature a new emergency department that is triple the current size and that includes a separate entrance and enclosed ambulance bays. New suites will more than double the size of the surgical department “Ontario’s investment in (SMH) is a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to enhance healthcare services in New Tecumseth and Simcoe County,” New Tecumseth Mayor Richard Norcross said This is an exciting time for our community and I look forward to seeing the positive impact this redevelopment will have on the health and well-being of our residents while also connecting more people to the care they need and deserve.” The new facility will wrap around the current hospital building A number of other clinical areas will be expanded and enhanced obstetrics (birthing unit), pharmacy, and medical device reprocessing Its design features significant use of natural light and new and refreshed gardens and green spaces.  This facility “will ensure patients and families in New Tecumseth and surrounding areas can continue to connect to the high-quality care they need in their growing community for generations,” the hospital says.  Patients and visitors can expect an increased volume of trucks and construction equipment on the hospital property throughout 2025.  Hospital programs and services will continue to operate as normal though parking may be affected at certain stages The hospital advises that patients with mobility limitations be dropped off at the main entrance the province will work with SMH to issue the request for proposals to tender this project For more on the project, visit stevensonhospital.ca BarrieNewsSwords, cleavers and knives found in Alliston drug bust: OPPBy Cheryl BrownePublished: December 11, 2024 at 11:07AM EST Barrie WatchTruck crashes into Alliston pizza shopPolice are investigating after a truck crashed into an Alliston pizza shop. BarrieNewsSupervisor sentenced to prison time for death of dump truck driver in Alliston, Ont.By Mike ArsalidesUpdated: February 18, 2025 at 5:00PM EST Published: February 18, 2025 at 2:53PM EST LondonNewsLondon Hydro team bound for Alliston following weekend ice stormBy Bailey ShakyaverOpens in new windowPublished: March 31, 2025 at 4:16PM EDT Officials say a residential fire in Alliston is not considered suspicious Nottawasaga OPP and New Tecumseth Fire Rescue responded to the blaze at 20 Willis Drive on Wednesday "Officers observed a fully engulfed residence," police wrote in a release today the fire did not spread to the nearby residences and was put out shortly after." By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: Central Ontario Broadcasting, 431 Huronia Rd, Barrie, Ontario, CA, https://www.cobroadcasting.com. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact "The homeowners were required to seek alternative accommodations due to the severe damage inside the home," police stated Pedestrian injured in hit-and-run crash in Midland REMINDER: Curbside textile collection begins today in Barrie Bracebridge OPP hand impaired driving charge to driver in Gravenhurst Barrie launches new Camp Access program for low-income families ©2025 Central Ontario Broadcasting Website by TALIS Creative BarrieNewsTeen charged with murder in death of infant in Alliston Ont. makes court appearanceBy Mike ArsalidesPublished: January 17, 2025 at 10:07AM EST BarrieNewsPlans for new Alliston high school take significant step forwardBy Kim PhillipsPublished: December 20, 2024 at 7:38AM EST BarrieNewsOPP appeals for information in Alliston death investigationBy Kim PhillipsPublished: January 08, 2025 at 7:52PM EST Provincial police are investigating a morning break-in at an Alliston pharmacy today where about $25,000 worth of beauty products and $1,000 worth of electronics were stolen.  Nottawasaga OPP officers were dispatched to an alarm call at 67 Victoria St. E they found the front door had been smashed The suspects had fled the scene prior to police arrival Police say the preliminary investigation has revealed that smashed through the front door and made entry into the business The suspects were last seen on video fleeing eastbound on Victoria Street in what is believed to be a 2007 to 2012 silver Ford Escape light blue jeans and black running shoes wearing all black a black ball cap and white/black running shoes Police are asking residents to review their camera footage or dash-cams for any suspicious activity that may be helpful in this investigation between 4 a.m Provincial police are investigating a break-and-enter at a Shoppers Drug Mart in Alliston where roughly $25,000 in beauty products were taken Officers were dispatched to an alarm call at 67 Victoria Street East this morning at 5:16 a.m. "The preliminary investigation revealed that shortly after 5:00 a.m. three unknown suspects believed to be males smashed through the front door making entry inside," OPP wrote in a release "All three suspects entered the store stealing an estimated amount of $1,000 worth of electronics and $25,000 worth of beauty products The suspects were last seen on video fleeing eastbound on Victoria Street in what is believed to be a 2007-2012 silver Ford Escape." "Police are encouraging residents to review their camera footage or dash cam for any suspicious activity that may be helpful in this investigation between 4:00 a.m Construction begins on phase 1 of improvements at Innisfil Beach Park Multi-vehicle crash closes Highway 11 in Oro-Medonte Surgical wait times down thanks to partnership between Barrie and Midland hospitals Bradford bylaw officer assaulted while issuing tickets to motorists parked near school Emergency Preparedness Week: What the ice storm taught us — and how to get ready for what’s next Knowing that a suspect posing as the victim would be at the Ernie Dean dealership on Feb 7 when officers responded to a fraud report made by representatives at the Ernie Dean Chevrolet dealership in Alliston A call to congratulate the owner of a new truck tipped a Simcoe County dealership off to a fraud scheme that ended with an Ottawa man being charged with identity theft and forgery The investigation began on Feb. 7 when officers responded to a fraud report made by representatives at the Ernie Dean Chevrolet dealership in Alliston a man purchased a brand new 2025 GMC Sierra pickup truck worth $110,000 over the phone The suspect also provided the dealership with insurance a void cheque and a driver’s licence before arranging to pick up the vehicle on Feb the suspect told dealership employees that he was a vice-principal at a Hamilton school The dealership’s representatives began to grow suspicious when they attempted to reach the new owner at work When employees thought they were calling a man to congratulate him on his purchase and tell him his truck was ready police say the surprised man told the Simcoe County business that he never bought a vehicle That was when dealership employees called the Nottawasaga OPP detachment to report that an unknown person was using the victim’s information to purchase a vehicle The provincial police force also alleges that the suspect recently purchased a 2024 Cadillac Escalade and a 2024 Ford F-150 using the victim’s information A 39-year-old man from Ottawa has been charged with four counts of forgery personation with intent and identity theft BarrieNewsWoman escapes house fire with baby in AllistonBy Kim PhillipsPublished: December 16, 2024 at 4:25PM EST OrilliaMatters welcomes letters to the editor at [email protected] or via the website daytime phone number and address (for verification of authorship Once again we need to call for the support of citizens in Orillia to come out Saturday 1 at Rotary Place Arena and loudly cheer on our team aggressive group of young men that play for the love of the game Terriers are carrying a 27-3 record while the Alliston team is currently undefeated in regulation games at 32-0 Our Terriers are the only team in the league that will give Alliston a run for the title Alliston will show up with loads of their noisy supporters but we plan on a little surprise for them this Saturday forget about sitting on the couch watching the boring Maple Leafs put away your checker boards and bring your energy to the rink Buy a program for a chance to win one of the prizes donated by the supportive merchants and businesses in Orillia Buy some 50/50 tickets and maybe go home a few hundred dollars richer Visit the lounge both before and between periods of the game and enjoy one of your favourite beverages two weeks ago more than 450 fans but this week we would like to see 600 The team is stronger and with the spirit you can bring we can and will topple the Alliston team from their undefeated record