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PCs reject NDP’s Greenbelt restoration bill, promising their own soon

PCs reject NDP’s Greenbelt restoration bill, promising their own soon

Opposition parties tried a few different avenues to keep the Greenbelt scandal alive after the premier's U-turn
'Inspiring' artists selected for OMAH's annual juried exhibition

'Inspiring' artists selected for OMAH's annual juried exhibition

Tradition Transformed exhibition will feature work that 'reimagines Canadian landscape' from 47 artists selected among 193 submissions
Local rowers bring home hardware from Muskoka Fall Classic

Local rowers bring home hardware from Muskoka Fall Classic

Young rowers impress at recent Muskoka Fall Classic and Head of the Welland events
Donation from Enbridge Gas to help Ramara Fire with training

Donation from Enbridge Gas to help Ramara Fire with training

'These needed resources go directly to the betterment and strengthening of our local fire department,' says Ramara Fire and Rescue Services official
'Great joy': Franco-Ontarian Day celebrated in Penetanguishene

'Great joy': Franco-Ontarian Day celebrated in Penetanguishene

'It’s a day to celebrate who we are, our heritage, and the group we belong to,' says vice principal of école secondare Le Caron
All aboard! Local youth can make waves with Navy League Cadets

All aboard! Local youth can make waves with Navy League Cadets

Local youth 'learn about self-discipline and deportment, leadership skills, things like that, through a naval base tradition,' says official
'A blessing': Orillia groups benefit from $260,000 in federal funding

'A blessing': Orillia groups benefit from $260,000 in federal funding

The money, from the Government of Canada’s Community Services Recovery Fund, will aid 11 local organizations
Barrie man, 63, killed in morning crash on Hwy. 400: OPP

Barrie man, 63, killed in morning crash on Hwy. 400: OPP

Police say victim had exited his vehicle after breaking down in construction zone, but was struck by pickup while re-entering his vehicle
Wanted federal offender known to frequent Bracebridge area

Wanted federal offender known to frequent Bracebridge area

The 58-year-old is serving a sentence for sexual interference
COLUMN: Time to clear up misconceptions about homelessness

COLUMN: Time to clear up misconceptions about homelessness

Various factors lead to people becoming unhoused, but 'each person has value, worth and dignity,' says Lighthouse official