Skip to content

Local News

Charlee’s Run organizers shed happy tears amid ripples of kindness

Charlee’s Run organizers shed happy tears amid ripples of kindness

'This is the largest one-time donation to Charlee’s Run to date,' says thankful organizer of $25,000 donation from local group
Local cross-country skiers shine at Ski Nationals in Thunder Bay

Local cross-country skiers shine at Ski Nationals in Thunder Bay

'I’m so happy with our result, considering we were the youngest team starting the race today,' says Team Hardwood skier
Frontenac staying in Midland harbour until repairs completed

Frontenac staying in Midland harbour until repairs completed

CCGS Samuel Risley, which had been breaking up the ice in Midland harbour, is now en route to Sault Ste. Marie for other missions
U-14 Lakers team sends 5 players to Hoop City All-Star Game

U-14 Lakers team sends 5 players to Hoop City All-Star Game

Basketball squad is sharpening its skills by playing, scrimmaging against older teams and will tip off in AAA tournament this weekend
'Supposed to be a safe space': Gun threat scares students, parents

'Supposed to be a safe space': Gun threat scares students, parents

'I feel scared and concerned that I can't protect my kids at school,' says Bradford parent
Peter St. project to proceed without 'deeply affordable' units

Peter St. project to proceed without 'deeply affordable' units

'We are looking constantly (at) additional financial opportunities for us to provide more deeply affordable rents (and) more support at this building,' said official
North-end Barrie family awakened by intruder in the home

North-end Barrie family awakened by intruder in the home

A member of the family subdued the man until police arrived; incident happened just after 4 a.m., police say
City council approves $266k in tax relief for Hillcrest Lodge

City council approves $266k in tax relief for Hillcrest Lodge

Funding will cover accrued property taxes and taxes up to the end of 2024, if needed, as Hillcrest works to regain tax exempt status
'Couldn't believe it': Area woman wins $62K playing Lotto 6/49

'Couldn't believe it': Area woman wins $62K playing Lotto 6/49

'When I finally realized it was true, I was so happy and excited' said 37-year-old mother and health-care worker who plans to invest in her future
Council OKs three-storey apartment complex on Mississaga St. W.

Council OKs three-storey apartment complex on Mississaga St. W.

'You need to think about us ... not people from Toronto or the Golden Horseshoe, (but) the people in this town who need housing,' lamented resident at public meeting