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COLUMN: Did education minister have total eclipse of the mind?

COLUMN: Did education minister have total eclipse of the mind?

'Let's be honest, most kids, no matter how many times they're told not to, would probably still attempt a quick peek up into the sky,' writes reporter
Sebright author pens new book about 'journey of finding self worth'

Sebright author pens new book about 'journey of finding self worth'

Award-winning author Susan Wadds has written a story based on local settings and people featuring a 'tough and feisty' female road worker as the main character
POLL: Most oppose expanding drug legalization to mushrooms, MDMA

POLL: Most oppose expanding drug legalization to mushrooms, MDMA

Should psilocybin mushrooms and other drugs like ecstasy, or MDMA, be legalized and sold in controlled markets, as cannabis has since 2018? By a large margin, you said no
Want to be a park ranger? Ontario Parks looking for summer students

Want to be a park ranger? Ontario Parks looking for summer students

Applications still being accepted for summer jobs at Ontario Parks ... but you only have a few days left to apply
Man pulled from frigid Lake Simcoe pronounced dead

Man pulled from frigid Lake Simcoe pronounced dead

Crews responded shortly after 2 a.m. after the man was reported to be in the water
LETTER: Mulroney's policies 'wreaked havoc' on Canadians

LETTER: Mulroney's policies 'wreaked havoc' on Canadians

'Aside from Mr. Mulroney's work on apartheid in South Africa, his work at home was an economic disaster,' says letter writer
COLUMN: Mariposa Folk Festival is more than just music

COLUMN: Mariposa Folk Festival is more than just music

The festival pumps a lot of money into the region but its keepsake CD each year is a priceless memento for its loyal volunteers and fans
Rain will ease this afternoon or evening: Environment Canada

Rain will ease this afternoon or evening: Environment Canada

A few flurries will develop tonight as colder air moves into the region
As we 'spring forward,' movement to stop daylight saving time grows

As we 'spring forward,' movement to stop daylight saving time grows

'There are enormous health and economic benefits to making daylight saving time permanent'
PLAYOFFS: Terriers sink Otters in OT, sweep past Huntsville

PLAYOFFS: Terriers sink Otters in OT, sweep past Huntsville

Goaltender Aidan Jerry was spectacular, backstopping the Terriers to a 1-0 OT victory on the road; Terriers will play Stayner in the second round