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New initiative puts Indigenous food on the tourism table

New initiative puts Indigenous food on the tourism table

'FEAST is an incredible resource that is a first-of-its-kind foundation for Indigenous food tourism development and growth in the province of Ontario,' says offical
Mariposa Market has sweet news for vintage candy lovers (5 photos)

Mariposa Market has sweet news for vintage candy lovers (5 photos)

'There are some nostalgic candies in here that will appeal to the 40-, 50-, and 60-year-old kids, so to speak,' says Mariposa Market owner of new Sweet Shoppe
Bruce, Heather Stanton to co-chair Adam Chambers' campaign

Bruce, Heather Stanton to co-chair Adam Chambers' campaign

'Adam and I share the same outlook on the importance of public service and how politics should be done,' said Bruce Stanton, who is retiring from politics
OCDVI graduate's first book chronicles challenges of kids leaving the 'nest'

OCDVI graduate's first book chronicles challenges of kids leaving the 'nest'

'The whole emptiness thing is something that I think a lot of women don’t prepare for,' said author who hopes book helps women cope with life's changes
Encounter with love-birds reveals ravens' soft side (6 photos)

Encounter with love-birds reveals ravens' soft side (6 photos)

What fascinated me about my encounter with these two lovebirds was their deference to each other and the stillness in the encounter, said birdwatcher
Ontario reports 578 new COVID cases Saturday

Ontario reports 578 new COVID cases Saturday

Saturday's report includes 260 recoveries and two deaths
'Merry making' at Couchiching Beach in the 1880s

'Merry making' at Couchiching Beach in the 1880s

Part of the 'Picturesque Canada' series, this photo captured an idyllic image of people enjoying Couchiching Beach Park in the 1880s
Green Party, NDP expected to announce local candidates soon

Green Party, NDP expected to announce local candidates soon

'This is a special time where there are better opportunities than there have been in the past,' says former Simcoe North Green Party of Canada candidate
OPP seize $2.2M worth of cannabis, arrest 2 after Sebright bust

OPP seize $2.2M worth of cannabis, arrest 2 after Sebright bust

The plants seized were the equivalent of two dump trucks full; OPP also seized cocaine, an RV, an ATV and a prohibited weapon
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