People interested in running for municipal office in Georgina have until August 21 at 2 p.m. to file their nomination papers for the 2026 municipal election. The town says information about candidate requirements, nominations and third-party advertising is available on its website. Georgina.ca/election

Innisfil Fire and Rescue is the first fire service in Canada to add an epinephrine nasal spray to its medical kits. The spray, called neffy, gives firefighters another option for quickly treating people experiencing a severe allergic reaction, alongside the EpiPen. The department has trained 60 career and volunteer firefighters to use the spray, which officials say could save valuable time during an emergency.

Construction is about to begin on a new permanent Beaver River Bridge east of Beaverton. The Region of Durham says the bridge will be built in stages while keeping traffic moving in both directions for most of the project. The new bridge is expected to be finished in 2027, and drivers are being reminded to slow down and follow the posted 40-kilometre-an-hour speed limit through the construction area.