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Mexican workers rescued from 'deplorable conditions' in York Region

Mexican workers rescued from 'deplorable conditions' in York Region

5 people are charged, including men from East Gwillimbury and Vaughan, following a search of a farm, houses in East Gwillimbury, Vaughan, Toronto, Mississauga
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Local boy revving up his bike for upcoming U.S. motocross event

Local boy revving up his bike for upcoming U.S. motocross event

'It doesn't matter if you win or you don't win. It matters if you try and have fun,' says humble eight-year-old competitor
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Officers didn't commit crime during Bracebridge arrest: SIU

Officers didn't commit crime during Bracebridge arrest: SIU

After being arrested during mental health check, man suffered fractured knee
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Canada's top skiers hope to master 'world-class' Hardwood trails

Canada's top skiers hope to master 'world-class' Hardwood trails

'It’s a great thing for the area,' says race director of Canadian and Ontario Masters Nordic Championships that will bring 300 skiers to area this weekend
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Georgian College powwow set to return after hiatus

Georgian College powwow set to return after hiatus

Event will take place Saturday, March 11 at the Barrie campus and admission is free
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Local man arrested after convenience store robbed: OPP

Local man arrested after convenience store robbed: OPP

Police say man fled with cash after robbing store with edged weapon
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'Progress': Retirement home, resident find solution on vegan diet

'Progress': Retirement home, resident find solution on vegan diet

Simcoe Terrace, Ryszard Kaczmarczyk will meet weekly to review upcoming menu to accommodate his dietary needs
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Ontario's firefighters getting expanded cancer coverage

Ontario's firefighters getting expanded cancer coverage

Ontario's WSIB will cover 19 types of work-related cancers, up from 17, and the change will be retroactive to 1960, minister says
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Residential project planned for former Mount Slaven school site

Residential project planned for former Mount Slaven school site

'It’s been a ten-year process ... the site itself has needed something to be put there for a while,' says Ward 2 Coun. of vacant property which has become an 'eyesore'
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City poised to increase building permit fees, hike sanctions

City poised to increase building permit fees, hike sanctions

Council is expected to ratify new rates at March 20 meeting and, if they do, it will cost more to build a deck, a home and penalties will also rise
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