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Reelin' in the years: Trombly's celebrates 35 years in business

Reelin' in the years: Trombly's celebrates 35 years in business

Trombly's Tackle Box has grown from original small downtown location to a large, 'must-do stop for many people, and a part of a lot of families,' says owner
Woman who grew up on Oro-Medonte farm celebrates 104th birthday

Woman who grew up on Oro-Medonte farm celebrates 104th birthday

Lillian Vaughan, who was born in 1919 and raised on a farm in Oro-Medonte, rarely misses a Toronto Blue Jays game and loves her sweets
Barrie motorcyclist killed after losing control, crashing on 401

Barrie motorcyclist killed after losing control, crashing on 401

The 55-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and struck the road this morning on Highway 401 near Kitchener
COLUMN: Housing crisis means longer stays at The Lighthouse

COLUMN: Housing crisis means longer stays at The Lighthouse

The emergency shelter is not a home, says official, noting participants do not want to be at the Lighthouse but simply 'have nowhere else to go'
Police release new details on 'unsanctioned truck meet-up'

Police release new details on 'unsanctioned truck meet-up'

Police also investigating fail-to-remain collision that happened in the area at the time
Green Haven shelter delivering breakfast in bed on Mother's Day

Green Haven shelter delivering breakfast in bed on Mother's Day

'Mothers are truly powerful women and each year we are excited to find a way to celebrate their strength,' said Green Haven official of gift boxes for moms
Innisfil teen killed in head-on crash in New Tecumseth

Innisfil teen killed in head-on crash in New Tecumseth

A second person was transported to a Toronto trauma centre with serious injuries and a third person was transported to a local hospital, but later released
Farmers' Market at ODAS Park celebrating 10 years with a party

Farmers' Market at ODAS Park celebrating 10 years with a party

'There are vendors here who created this market and customers who have been shopping here since the market's creation,' says local farmer/vendor
Community Builders Awards: Dr. Jeff Pitcher, a true health care hero, receives first-ever Health Care Award

Community Builders Awards: Dr. Jeff Pitcher, a true health care hero, receives first-ever Health Care Award

When crisis strikes, Dr. Pitcher does not hesitate to lend a helping hand
LETTER: 'Fellas, it’s been good to know you'

LETTER: 'Fellas, it’s been good to know you'

Reader from New Hampshire pens tribute to Canadian icon Gordon Lightfoot