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Passionate canoe crafter helps keep history alive at Sainte-Marie

Passionate canoe crafter helps keep history alive at Sainte-Marie

During Del Taylor’s long career at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons, his work has helped maintain the integrity of the buildings and the history of the place
Two blood donation clinics coming up in Orillia

Two blood donation clinics coming up in Orillia

Canadian Blood Services 'experiences a noticeable drop' in blood, plasma, and platelet donations from November through to February
'Huge strides': Soccer fans kick back as Canada faces Croatia

'Huge strides': Soccer fans kick back as Canada faces Croatia

'It was electric. That play is something that I’ll probably remember for the rest of my life,' says fan of Alphonso Davies history-making goal
Feds root up $7.2M for Forests Ontario

Feds root up $7.2M for Forests Ontario

Partnership will allow Forests Ontario to plant 7.2M trees over three years
Equity, diversity, inclusion group seeks 'passionate' members

Equity, diversity, inclusion group seeks 'passionate' members

'(We want to make) sure that anyone that’s feeling alone and not heard can know that they do have a place,' says organizer; Nov. 30 forum at library is open to all
Tutoring services 'busting at seams' as kids seek extra help

Tutoring services 'busting at seams' as kids seek extra help

Collingwood tutors have wait lists, say funding from province is a fraction of what's needed after back-and-forth with virtual classrooms saw some kids fall behind
LETTER: Keep putting Bill 23 pressure on politicians

LETTER: Keep putting Bill 23 pressure on politicians

Letter writer urges premier, MPPs to 'listen carefully to what the people have to say'
COLUMN: Revival of outdoor education is welcome news

COLUMN: Revival of outdoor education is welcome news

Muskoka Highlands Academy says 'their students are wild, dirty and happy' ... a mantra more should adopt, says columnist
Terriers use fast start to sink Spartans in spirited Jr. C game

Terriers use fast start to sink Spartans in spirited Jr. C game

After a couple of tough losses against league's top teams, local squad rebounded to defeat Innisfil at Brian Orser Arena
Looking back on Chief Yellowhead and the 1837 Rebellion

Looking back on Chief Yellowhead and the 1837 Rebellion

The story of William Lyon Mackenzie’s Upper Canada Rebellion is well known. Almost forgotten is the role played by the Ojibwe First Nations of Rama