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$150K grant helps Habitat for Humanity build for the future

$150K grant helps Habitat for Humanity build for the future

MPP 'heartened to know these funds will go a long way in helping the organization with its mission to provide housing for those who need it most'
Humorous writing sought for Leacock student essay contest

Humorous writing sought for Leacock student essay contest

Annual Ontario-wide competition offers a $1,500 first prize and two runner-up prizes of $750
First-timer wins almost $20K in October Soldiers’ 50/50 draw

First-timer wins almost $20K in October Soldiers’ 50/50 draw

'This is not a crank call, right?' asked Kimberley Nunn when she heard she had won $19,672
Millions of trees promised across Canada with new pact

Millions of trees promised across Canada with new pact

'This is a generational opportunity for organizations and individuals across the country to show their environmental leadership,' says Forests Ontario official
COLUMN: Our area has ties to ghostly Muskoka legend

COLUMN: Our area has ties to ghostly Muskoka legend

Has William Mahaffy returned to his beloved Bracebridge home from beyond the grave?
Closer together: Local pharmacists ramp up flu, COVID vaccination

Closer together: Local pharmacists ramp up flu, COVID vaccination

Two shots are free and people are encouraged to get them together; 'It’s primarily just to save time,' says local pharmacist
Threats made at Midland bank lead to man's arrest: OPP

Threats made at Midland bank lead to man's arrest: OPP

Suspect also charged with trespassing, failing to comply with a probation order, police say
Winter weather travel advisory in effect for Bracebridge and surrounding area

Winter weather travel advisory in effect for Bracebridge and surrounding area

Local snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 cm are possible. Snow may be mixed with rain at times this afternoon, especially for areas near Georgian Bay, Environment Canada says
Good morning, Orillia!

Good morning, Orillia!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Ukrainian teen flees war-torn Israel, happy to be in North Bay

Ukrainian teen flees war-torn Israel, happy to be in North Bay

'I can say that the first time after the war in Israel that I slept well and I didn’t wake up when I heard something, with my heart pounding ...here I am safe'