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York Region roundtable identifies gaps in youth mental-health services

York Region roundtable identifies gaps in youth mental-health services

Dozens of community leaders gathered in Newmarket to discuss improving youth mental health services, as the federal government rolls out a new $500-million funding program
Brush with death gives local singer/songwriter new lease on life

Brush with death gives local singer/songwriter new lease on life

Ian North credits Orillia hospital for saving his life and says his near-death experience has informed his new songs
Biden drops out of 2024 race after disastrous debate inflamed age concerns and he endorses Harris

Biden drops out of 2024 race after disastrous debate inflamed age concerns and he endorses Harris

Biden plans to serve out the remainder of his term in office, which ends at noon on Jan. 20, 2025
Local runners 'excited' to raise money for Southlake Foundation

Local runners 'excited' to raise money for Southlake Foundation

The family fun event will take place at Newmarket's Fairy Lake Park on Sunday, Oct. 13 at 9 a.m.
Local butcher hanging up his apron, closing shop after 32 years

Local butcher hanging up his apron, closing shop after 32 years

While Mike Kloster is retiring and closing his longtime Newmarket store, daughter Hailey will continue wielding the cleaver at their Aurora butcher shop
New area rehousing project will serve seniors (7 photos)

New area rehousing project will serve seniors (7 photos)

Collaboration between County of Simcoe, Town of Collingwood will see new transitional modular housing program run on The Common Roof property for next five years
POSTCARD MEMORIES: Wagon kept things rolling in early Ontario

POSTCARD MEMORIES: Wagon kept things rolling in early Ontario

'Even after railways arrived to make the shipping of goods over long distances faster and more economical, wagons remained essential,' columnist writes
BEYOND LOCAL: Repeated extreme weather events linked to rise in mental health problems, trauma

BEYOND LOCAL: Repeated extreme weather events linked to rise in mental health problems, trauma

Stefania Maggi, a psychology professor at Carleton University, said an extreme weather event — such as a fire, flood and heat wave — can leave lasting emotional consequences.
Discovery Harbour offering residents a true soldier's experience

Discovery Harbour offering residents a true soldier's experience

Camp Britannia: A Soldier’s Overnight Adventure runs Fridays and Saturdays into August and should appeal to 'those who love history and want to be immersed within this time period'
TRILLIUM TALK: Millions spent on childcare spaces that were never built

TRILLIUM TALK: Millions spent on childcare spaces that were never built

Every Sunday morning, one of our legislative reporters from The Trillium provides an inside look at the week that was in Ontario politics — and the week ahead