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Up to 80km/h winds, snow squalls possible this morning: Environment Canada

Up to 80km/h winds, snow squalls possible this morning: Environment Canada

Given the strength of the winds and falling temperatures with time, blowing snow will be common under any snow squall that forms, Environment Canada says
Local girl's sweet OSPCA fundraiser takes the cake

Local girl's sweet OSPCA fundraiser takes the cake

Makayla Whitmore, 11, raised more than $700 during National Cupcake Day campaign; 'I was kind of speechless,' she says of response
Gardner responds to community backlash over incoming lockdown

Gardner responds to community backlash over incoming lockdown

Local case numbers 'may still very much go in the wrong direction, but the fact it has declined a bit runs counter to my original decision,' says medical officer of health
Canada Post providing postcards to help citizens stay in touch

Canada Post providing postcards to help citizens stay in touch

There are six versions of the postcard, each one offering a simple message of love, appreciation or thanks
LETTER: Moving to grey leaves local entrepreneur seeing red

LETTER: Moving to grey leaves local entrepreneur seeing red

'We've been repeatedly told our business is non-essential ... It's essential to me and my family,' says business owner
'Safer' entrance to Sugarbush subdivision gets green light

'Safer' entrance to Sugarbush subdivision gets green light

'It was problematic whenever there was a snowstorm and you were trying to make a left-hand turn to get up the hill,' says mayor
It's between seasons, but move from dormancy to activity is afoot

It's between seasons, but move from dormancy to activity is afoot

While the calendar may say that Spring starts in late March, Nature says differently, explains outdoors columnist ... with a nod to Greek mythology
Impaired charge laid after tip about vehicle stuck in driveway

Impaired charge laid after tip about vehicle stuck in driveway

The 23-year-old driver had his driver's licence suspended for 90 days and his vehicle was impounded for seven days, OPP say
Ontario reports 1,062 new COVID cases Sunday

Ontario reports 1,062 new COVID cases Sunday

Sunday's new cases are down slightly from the 1,185 reported on Saturday