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Snowkiting attracts thrill seekers to frozen local lakes (4 photos)

Snowkiting attracts thrill seekers to frozen local lakes (4 photos)

'When you start feeling the power of the wind ... it’s almost like flying. It’s a big thrill,' said avid snowkiter of unique winter sport
Innisfil's Hot Box Huts a toursist destination for ice-fishers

Innisfil's Hot Box Huts a toursist destination for ice-fishers

A Churchill business is hoping to inspire people to protect and care for Lake Simcoe
Ontario reports 1,185 new COVID cases Saturday

Ontario reports 1,185 new COVID cases Saturday

Saturday's reported 1,185 new COVID-19 cases is down slightly from Friday
Free Black History Month movies at the BWG Library

Free Black History Month movies at the BWG Library

Check out some of the top films from the BWG Library this week
BEYOND LOCAL: 'School choice' policies associated with separation of students by social class, experts say

BEYOND LOCAL: 'School choice' policies associated with separation of students by social class, experts say

Advocates of ‘school choice’ are often talking about wanting public funding for models like charter schools, but specialized programs should also be considered part of school choice debates
Marsh farm was once a supplier for Heinz babyfood

Marsh farm was once a supplier for Heinz babyfood

From 1942-1992, the Prokopchuk family produced organic vegetables for local markets and well known food processors, Campbell's and Heinz
Good morning, Bradford!

Good morning, Bradford!

Choose happy.
CANADA: Poll finds strong support for expanding access to medical assistance in dying

CANADA: Poll finds strong support for expanding access to medical assistance in dying

Bill C7 has been strenuously opposed by disability rights groups who maintain removal of the near-death requirement devalues the lives of people with disabilities
Province to provide funding to increase access to mental health for Georgian students

Province to provide funding to increase access to mental health for Georgian students

Over $357,000 in funding will help in part to increase the number of mental health workers and programs
Town’s plans to open Leisure Centre on hold

Town’s plans to open Leisure Centre on hold

Town forced to hold off on reopening of Leisure Centre as region ordered back to Grey Zone