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COLUMN: It's a new year and new opportunities abound!

COLUMN: It's a new year and new opportunities abound!

Columnist says 'we are all in this together' and now is the time to embrace the 'new' 3 Rs of rights, respect and responsibility
COLUMN: How did the cardinal become symbol of Christmas?

COLUMN: How did the cardinal become symbol of Christmas?

Despite their ubiquitous presence these days on all things commercial, cardinals are what some birders may consider as ‘newcomers’ to this part of Simcoe County
COLUMN: Oh, deer, what a harrowing experience

COLUMN: Oh, deer, what a harrowing experience

Columnist recounts close encounter with group of deer, including one that was on thin ice
COLUMN: Attention Doug Ford: Hands off the Oro Moraine

COLUMN: Attention Doug Ford: Hands off the Oro Moraine

Columnist offers seven lessons about the importance of the Oro Moraine in effort to educate 'thick-headed' premier and his 'bevy of bobble-head MPPs'
COLUMN: Feeding frenzy may leave you feeling squirrely

COLUMN: Feeding frenzy may leave you feeling squirrely

Squirrels of various colours are among the many mammals who like to take advantage of the bounty found at local bird feeders
COLUMN: Revival of outdoor education is welcome news

COLUMN: Revival of outdoor education is welcome news

Muskoka Highlands Academy says 'their students are wild, dirty and happy' ... a mantra more should adopt, says columnist
COLUMN: 'Secret' changes within Bill 23 will prove lethal

COLUMN: 'Secret' changes within Bill 23 will prove lethal

Ford's proposed legislation 'completely guts' the vital Ontario Wetland Evaluation System and muzzles conservation authorities, warns columnist
COLUMN: Province's proposed Bill 23 is 'complete lunacy'

COLUMN: Province's proposed Bill 23 is 'complete lunacy'

'The self-centered, short-sighted and ‘make money at all costs’ actions of our provincial government are cause for immediate concern,' says columnist
COLUMN: Drab landscape? Try looking a little closer

COLUMN: Drab landscape? Try looking a little closer

'During this bleak time of the year, we are treated to a visual reprieve as a multitude of berries ... are revealed to us,' columnist explains
COLUMN: Gregarious yet nasty grackles come like a plague

COLUMN: Gregarious yet nasty grackles come like a plague

In autumn, grackles — often numbering in the thousands — converge in massive flocks to seek food in corn fields and woodlands, explains columnist