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BEYOND LOCAL: AI is getting better at writing and raising questions about plagiarism

BEYOND LOCAL: AI is getting better at writing and raising questions about plagiarism

The dramatic rise of online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic has spotlit concerns about the role of technology in exam surveillance — and also in student cheating
Infamy of Rebellion's Lount put 'other brother' in history's shadow

Infamy of Rebellion's Lount put 'other brother' in history's shadow

In this week's column, History Hound Richard MacLeod tells the story of prosperous surveyor and landowner George Lount — Newmarket's first real estate agent — whose brother was hung for his part in the Rebellion of 1837
LETTER: Simcoe residents, it’s time to wake up and smell the asphalt

LETTER: Simcoe residents, it’s time to wake up and smell the asphalt

Ontario’s population is expected to grow by almost 5.3 million over the next 26 years. The big question is how to plan for that growth in ways we won’t regret
Good morning, Bradford!

Good morning, Bradford!

Take a second to enjoy your surroundings!
OPINION: Adaptation in the Great Lakes region necessary due to climate change

OPINION: Adaptation in the Great Lakes region necessary due to climate change

The effects of climate change are heightened in urban areas and impose a high financial burden to the municipalities.
Georgian College's Owen Sound campus will also offer nursing degree program

Georgian College's Owen Sound campus will also offer nursing degree program

Georgian College will welcome the first cohort of new nursing students in September 2022
SCDSB, Pine River Institute partner up to host student mental health and well-being workshops

SCDSB, Pine River Institute partner up to host student mental health and well-being workshops

Sessions for both parents/guardians, members of the public available
Ford government changes regulations related to pit bull ban

Ford government changes regulations related to pit bull ban

Doug Ford's government has eased regulations related to the province's pit bull ban, allowing seized dogs that look like the prohibited breed to be released - and several dog owners say the premier has indicated he'll go even further.
Development could spur downtown revitalization in Bradford

Development could spur downtown revitalization in Bradford

A “game-changing” development in downtown Bradford is one step closer to reality
New South Simcoe Police policy will bill for false alarms starting in January

New South Simcoe Police policy will bill for false alarms starting in January

Property owners will get one 'freebie', then will be billed for every false alarm that calls out the police