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Unique 'gunning in' ceremony highlights Mariposa Belle race

Unique 'gunning in' ceremony highlights Mariposa Belle race

Historic re-enactors sailed in an 1812 longboat and 'gunned in' new members; 'It was a wonderful time,' says Champlain Sailing Club's Commodore
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Upcoming conference might be Penetanguishene's chance to talk superjail costs with province

Upcoming conference might be Penetanguishene's chance to talk superjail costs with province

‘Should be a provincial responsibility’, said councillor on Penetanguishene tax base paying for CNCC policing costs
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Forest fire smoke from the north affecting local air quality

Forest fire smoke from the north affecting local air quality

The conditions could continue into Monday
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Juno-winning Orillia musician receives degree 44 years after leaving university

Juno-winning Orillia musician receives degree 44 years after leaving university

Lance Anderson had 'quite a surprise' when he learned he didn't have to return to school to finish program
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MAT, Leacock Museum teaming up to present Bard in the Yard

MAT, Leacock Museum teaming up to present Bard in the Yard

The outdoor presentation of Shakespeare's musical comedy of mistaken identity will be staged on grounds of Leacock Museum later this summer
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Learning to identify poison ivy can save a lot of grief (3 photos)

Learning to identify poison ivy can save a lot of grief (3 photos)

If you do come into contact with this pesky plant, be careful how you treat it as some supposed tips make things worse, warns outdoors columnist
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Ontario reports 172 new COVID cases Sunday

Ontario reports 172 new COVID cases Sunday

Sunday's report includes 144 new recoveries
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'Dawn chorus' provides treat for area nature lovers

'Dawn chorus' provides treat for area nature lovers

Special event Tuesday gives novice, expert birders chance to enjoy early morning at Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre, hot breakfast
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Local man facing drug trafficking charges after early-morning arrest

Local man facing drug trafficking charges after early-morning arrest

He is also facing a weapons charge
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Ontario's tick problem won't be letting up anytime soon: expert

Ontario's tick problem won't be letting up anytime soon: expert

A Queen's University professor is working on a portable device that will help people detect Lyme disease faster in hopes to fight misdiagnosis of the disease
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