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OUTDOORS: Surprising discovery of nest leaves naturalist feeling a little 'snaky'

OUTDOORS: Surprising discovery of nest leaves naturalist feeling a little 'snaky'

Baby snakes come equipped with a tracking program built in, explains outdoors columnist of interesting little creatures
Good morning, Bradford!

Good morning, Bradford!

Take a moment to notice the beauty around you
BEYOND LOCAL: Our brains perceive our environment differently when we’re lying down

BEYOND LOCAL: Our brains perceive our environment differently when we’re lying down

When we lie down, our brains rely more on touch and pressure to figure out our surroundings
Real estate sales show decline while prices rise

Real estate sales show decline while prices rise

Latest numbers from Barrie and District Association of Realtors show decline in number of units sold in July compared to last year, but prices rose
Buy a round of golf at Cardinal, support a good cause

Buy a round of golf at Cardinal, support a good cause

E-vouchers purchased from now until end of September will help support We Care charity
Sunflower fields forever at Edwards Farm Store (12 photos)

Sunflower fields forever at Edwards Farm Store (12 photos)

These days, flowering fields of sunflowers attract human visitors as well as pollinators
Simcoe County Museum curates plan to slowly reopen

Simcoe County Museum curates plan to slowly reopen

'You can do some fun hands-off stuff, which is totally weird for us because we’ve always prided ourselves with being a very hands-on museum,' says education supervisor
William Davis, Ontario's 18th premier, dies at 92

William Davis, Ontario's 18th premier, dies at 92

A statement says Davis died in Brampton, Ont. this morning of natural causes surrounded by members of his family
Ontario reports 423 new COVID cases Sunday

Ontario reports 423 new COVID cases Sunday

Today's update also includes 232 recoveries and six deaths
Local group rides cross-country to support Indigenous community

Local group rides cross-country to support Indigenous community

'We would love to see anybody at our rallies, supporting the cause, wearing orange… as well as riders wanting to join us,' says organizer and founder of Barrie-based club