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Kingston museum manager 'extremely excited' to land Keewatin

Kingston museum manager 'extremely excited' to land Keewatin

Minor kerfuffle erupts during visit to ship between former Friends of Keewatin president and Keep Keewatin Home lead
Georgian signs deal to support military-connected students

Georgian signs deal to support military-connected students

Memorandum of understanding with four other colleges will help 'ensure our military-connected students are supported beyond Georgian'
County gets 86% boost in funding to fight homelessness locally

County gets 86% boost in funding to fight homelessness locally

'It’s a step in the right direction, but there needs to be deep investment in housing as well as emergency services until we get that housing built,' says shelter official
Local residents among dozens charged in cross-border gun probe

Local residents among dozens charged in cross-border gun probe

Barrie residents among 42 arrested in investigation involving smuggling of firearms into Canada from the U.S. and then sold illegally, police say
Unlicensed Midland man charged with stunt driving on Hwy. 400

Unlicensed Midland man charged with stunt driving on Hwy. 400

OPP say man was caught going 172 km/h in the southbound lanes near Forbes Road
Volunteers needed: Mentors help local youth stay on 'right path'

Volunteers needed: Mentors help local youth stay on 'right path'

'I think as a community we need to stand together united and support our youth,' says volunteer mentor who encourages people to get involved and 'Bowl for Kids Sake'
Teen facing assault charges in south-end paintball shooting

Teen facing assault charges in south-end paintball shooting

'It is still a gun, which can shoot a projectile and seriously hurt someone,' police say; 17-year-old facing three counts of assault with a weapon following incident
Repudiation of Doctrine of Discovery a first step: First Nations

Repudiation of Doctrine of Discovery a first step: First Nations

There is much 'percolating underneath' as Indigenous people wait for fuller response from Canada, says First Nations leader Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux
New working group looks to revamp economic development strategy

New working group looks to revamp economic development strategy

'The need for economic development is unquestionable but the method of delivery can take a multitude of different forms,' says Coun. Tim Lauer of plan
Fundraiser for Miles Hammond raises $25,000 for 'little soldiers'

Fundraiser for Miles Hammond raises $25,000 for 'little soldiers'

'Having Miles' legacy live on to impact other kids and families at the hospital helps us feel like his short life will continue to do good,' said Miles' mom