The Township of Uxbridge is holding an emergency preparedness exercise today from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Uxbridge Seniors Centre and Uxbridge Arena. Residents may see simulated emergency activities, but officials say this is only a training exercise and there is no emergency. Several skating programs at the arena have been cancelled for the event, including Parent and Tot, Stick and Puck, Adult Skating and Adult Shinny.

A 40-year-old Brock man is facing firearm charges after a police investigation in Beaverton. Police say two rifles, magazines and ammunition were found during a search of a residence, after investigators received information that the man was importing unregulated firearm parts from the United States, and they say he did not have a valid firearms licence.  The suspect was arrested without incident and was held for a bail hearing.

Construction is set to restart this month at the Beaverton Lake Homes development off Thorah Concession Road 5 and Osborne Street. The work will include earthworks, sewer work, rock breaking and construction of a stormwater pond, as the site is prepared for up to 220 new homes. The Township of Brock says there will be heavy equipment and truck traffic and is asking residents to be patient and keep a safe distance from the work area.