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<b>COLUMN:</b> 'Inner scaredy cat' always wins in the woods

COLUMN: 'Inner scaredy cat' always wins in the woods

Photojournalist Kevin Lamb unpacks recent report on animal attacks and points out you're more likely to be killed by an elk in Canada
Good morning, Bradford!

Good morning, Bradford!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
'Dignity, respect, hope': County surpasses housing target early

'Dignity, respect, hope': County surpasses housing target early

Since 2014, the county has spent close to $220 million in affordable housing programs, and a new decade-long affordable housing strategy is set to begin in 2024
Empower Simcoe's landlord partnership aims to reduce homelessness

Empower Simcoe's landlord partnership aims to reduce homelessness

'Incentive-laden' program returns April 1 and calls on private sector to help those most vulnerable and at-risk of becoming homeless
Ottawa promises automatic tax filing for vulnerable Canadians

Ottawa promises automatic tax filing for vulnerable Canadians

Federal budget also said the CRA will expand access to a service set up in 2018 that allows some Canadians with lower or fixed incomes to auto-file simple returns over the phone
Program provides retail training for people with disabilities

Program provides retail training for people with disabilities

Province funding Leg Up! to Retail program for job seekers with developmental disabilities in Simcoe County
SMH redevelopment campaign reaches 70% of fundraising goal

SMH redevelopment campaign reaches 70% of fundraising goal

'This is an important milestone for our community,' official says of progress toward $43M goal
Strengthened support for the Freshwater Action Plan 'a big win'

Strengthened support for the Freshwater Action Plan 'a big win'

'Municipalities across our region have united together to call for renewed funding for Lake Simcoe and Nottawasaga watersheds, and we’re pleased funding is in this year's budget,' says mayor
Man walks free after serving 8 years in fatal stabbing

Man walks free after serving 8 years in fatal stabbing

'He had already done a substantial amount of time. It saved the court system time and money,' says Terrence Barrett 's defence lawyer following appeal
CADETS' CORNER: Squadron celebrates female cadets, captains

CADETS' CORNER: Squadron celebrates female cadets, captains

37 Orville Hand had one female cadet; now they make up half the squadron