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Liberals introduce bill to legalize fourplexes, stimulate housing

Liberals introduce bill to legalize fourplexes, stimulate housing

The bill would eliminate common stumbling blocks that make density legal, but not financially feasible, Liberals say
How to safely photograph, and experience, April's solar eclipse

How to safely photograph, and experience, April's solar eclipse

Brock prof has some tips for viewing and documenting this rare event
Spring into spring with more physical activity, urges health unit

Spring into spring with more physical activity, urges health unit

In Canada, only 28 per cent of kids and 49 per cent of adults are getting the minimum recommended amount of physical activity to be healthy
Future of Belonging project to be showcased at upcoming RISE event

Future of Belonging project to be showcased at upcoming RISE event

Partnership will focus on 'how we can build inclusive future-ready social infrastructures together with community,' says Georgian official
Waypoint uses technology to improve response times, patient care

Waypoint uses technology to improve response times, patient care

Response times have 'significantly improved' as a result of Virtual Care Team's efforts
Driven Orillia athlete chasing Olympic dreams ... at 150 km/h

Driven Orillia athlete chasing Olympic dreams ... at 150 km/h

'Caelan's love for bobsleigh makes her want to strive to compete alongside the world's best,' says Team Canada bobsleigh pilot
'Unprecedented' ruling on controversial Game 3 OT goal gives Terriers new life in playoff series

'Unprecedented' ruling on controversial Game 3 OT goal gives Terriers new life in playoff series

'We do have a little bit of life in this series now and it's up to us to take advantage of it,' says Terriers coach after league overturns Game 3 goal, setting up wild finish
COLUMN: It's time to spill the royal tea on Kate situation

COLUMN: It's time to spill the royal tea on Kate situation

'The official word is she will emerge at Easter,' says columnist. 'If she does not, I fear six more weeks of gossip and innuendo.'
Suspects at large after fleeing crash; cocaine, heroin found in car

Suspects at large after fleeing crash; cocaine, heroin found in car

Arrest warrants sought for 31-year-old man and 47-year-old woman after canine track fails to locate suspects, police say
Single-family house prices in Orillia 3.5% lower than last year

Single-family house prices in Orillia 3.5% lower than last year

'After two years of mostly quiet resale housing activity, there’s a feeling that things are about to pick up,' says CREA official