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He's a mild-mannered teacher by day, a pro wrestler by night

He's a mild-mannered teacher by day, a pro wrestler by night

Christian Island teacher Steve Kirdeikis flexes both brains and brawn as Jack Damage who loves when the crowd starts to hate him
Shayne Corson says claims he hid earnings in tax shelter are offside

Shayne Corson says claims he hid earnings in tax shelter are offside

'We view these types of transactions as offensive; it is effectively wealthy taxpayers creating artificial losses to reduce the amount of tax payable,' says CRA official
Real estate sales activity 'increased heavily' compared to 2019

Real estate sales activity 'increased heavily' compared to 2019

Sales activity in third quarter of 2020 was much stronger than the same time in 2019, likely due to a rebound in the market as the economy reopened from the pandemic
CDC helps Eclectic Café cook up success in downtown Orillia

CDC helps Eclectic Café cook up success in downtown Orillia

'Having that impartial person listening to your ideas and getting excited about it is really helpful,' says eatery owner Melanie Robinson
Jr. C Terriers coach says hockey without contact will be 'tough'

Jr. C Terriers coach says hockey without contact will be 'tough'

Minister say body contact will have to be eliminated to play amid pandemic; Terriers coach says 'it is what it is. These kids can’t miss a year of development'
Small Business Week chance to support 'the backbone of the economy'

Small Business Week chance to support 'the backbone of the economy'

'These local businesses not only employ your family, friends and neighbours but they also support local charities, athletics and community groups'
Ontario confirms 809 new COVID cases today

Ontario confirms 809 new COVID cases today

The province has now reported more than 3,000 COVID-19 cases have ended in death in Ontario
Narrows Motel was once popular spot for anglers and boaters

Narrows Motel was once popular spot for anglers and boaters

The motel opened in the late 1950s and operated for almost 30 years
Conservancy encourages you to keep your rake in the shed

Conservancy encourages you to keep your rake in the shed

Leaving fallen leaves in your yard is a small act of nature conservation that can support backyard biodiversity in many ways