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Brazen poppy box thefts hurt Waubaushene veterans

Brazen poppy box thefts hurt Waubaushene veterans

Theft of poppy boxes from Waubaushene area businesses is 'very, very disappointing for our veterans who deserve the financial assistance'
Tay wants to add courtesy clause around outdoor burning

Tay wants to add courtesy clause around outdoor burning

No need for a full ban, but staff should look into including measures to increase education around health hazards related to outdoor burning, mayor says
Check your watch every night as 2020 throws us another curve

Check your watch every night as 2020 throws us another curve

You, my friend, will be part of history...okay, a relatively small part, but hey, you're still a part of it
It's a 'hard day's night,' but local band hopes 'we can work it out'

It's a 'hard day's night,' but local band hopes 'we can work it out'

Even Steven pens pandemic song featuring 37 Beatles song titles; 'The reaction has been overwhelming,' says band's lead singer, Steve McEown
Former area OPP officer recounts struggles with PTSD after friend died in his arms

Former area OPP officer recounts struggles with PTSD after friend died in his arms

In 2004, Brian Knowler was first on scene for a head-on crash; 'I realized it was a good buddy of mine from university and I realized here he is in front of me bleeding and there’s nothing I could do for him'
Nature Conservancy of Canada expands Minesing Wetlands protection

Nature Conservancy of Canada expands Minesing Wetlands protection

32 hectares of buffer habitat added to Minesing Wetlands protected area with the newly created Baldwick Bluff Nature Reserve
Learning about mushrooms reveals 'hidden world beneath our feet'

Learning about mushrooms reveals 'hidden world beneath our feet'

'We should all know what’s out there, and how we can use it and protect it,' says Orillia's pioneer behind Ontario Master Naturalist program
Midland Legion donation helps hospital purchase new equipment

Midland Legion donation helps hospital purchase new equipment

The money will help the hospital purchase a Tonopen, which helps clinicians check for increased pressure inside of a patient's eye
Hemp, water provisions on the menu for Tiny council this Monday

Hemp, water provisions on the menu for Tiny council this Monday

Council will also receive presentations from the Economic Development Corporation of North Simcoe, library representatives from surrounding municipalities and a consultants' report around development charges.
Dark-eyed Juncos, White-crowned Sparrows not all snowbirds (6 photos)

Dark-eyed Juncos, White-crowned Sparrows not all snowbirds (6 photos)

Dark-eyed Juncos are referred to as the “snowbird” as they move south from their breeding ground although not all migrate