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Want to go back in time? History comes to life at Simcoe County Museum

Want to go back in time? History comes to life at Simcoe County Museum

'Springtime is a great time of renewal. Everything is opening up and starting to grow. It’s a great fit for our programming,' says official during Museum Month
Poll: Most readers would make the notwithstanding clause harder to use

Poll: Most readers would make the notwithstanding clause harder to use

Just over half of readers surveyed in an online poll this week said that the notwithstanding clause should be harder to use than it is now, but not taken out of the Constitution entirely
COLUMN: For many birds in our region, love is in the air

COLUMN: For many birds in our region, love is in the air

Brightly coloured feathers, elaborate song, aggressive behaviour and intricate flight manoeuvres ... are all fair in the wooing of birds game, says columnist
Closure of area landfill a reminder about the need to divert waste

Closure of area landfill a reminder about the need to divert waste

'We really need to put all of our efforts into diversion from landfill,' says county official, noting Oro-Medonte landfill is also slated to close in mid 2027
LETTER: Bradford Bypass will be 'costly boondoggle'

LETTER: Bradford Bypass will be 'costly boondoggle'

'This highway is the poster child for Ontario’s lack of commitment to climate and environmental protection,' Ecojustice lawyer writes
LETTER: Rezoning annexed land 'raises serious concerns'

LETTER: Rezoning annexed land 'raises serious concerns'

Designation could lead to development that 'would undoubtedly have adverse effects,' says letter writer
TRILLIUM TALK: Doctors not working as hard as they used to, Ford government says

TRILLIUM TALK: Doctors not working as hard as they used to, Ford government says

Every Sunday morning, one of our legislative reporters from The Trillium provides an inside look at the week that was in Ontario politics — and the week ahead
Family fuming, refusing to pay hospital bill over 'wrong' LTC law

Family fuming, refusing to pay hospital bill over 'wrong' LTC law

Woman refused to put her mom in a nursing home she hated, keeping her in a hospital that is charging her $400/day for care
COLUMN: Charitable events like McHappy Day hit close to home

COLUMN: Charitable events like McHappy Day hit close to home

'I have had the privilege of seeing first-hand how — and, more importantly, who — these types of initiatives help,' says reporter
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

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