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New Southlake president, CEO 'humbled' to return to area

New Southlake president, CEO 'humbled' to return to area

Dr. Paul Woods, who grew up in Newmarket, is an integrated care expert and executive with more than 25 years of experience throughout Canada and the U.S., and as a flight surgeon with the Canadian Armed Forces
Lakehead research highlights importance of Lake Simcoe wetlands

Lakehead research highlights importance of Lake Simcoe wetlands

Wetlands in Lake Simcoe watershed 50 per cent more effective than other wetland ecosystems when it comes to storing carbon
Good morning, Bradford!

Good morning, Bradford!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Spotting early signs of dementia can make all the difference

INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Spotting early signs of dementia can make all the difference

This week on the podcast: By 2030, an estimated 1-million Canadians will suffer from dementia. Research suggests that promptly identifying certain behavioural changes — including apathy, lack of impulse control and social inappropriateness — can help delay the disease's progression
York Region woman found guilty of murder, arson

York Region woman found guilty of murder, arson

Melissa Galea, 41, found guilty of first degree murder and arson in the death of Troy Stephen Oakley
'Surreal': Local student aims to hit the bull's-eye at worlds

'Surreal': Local student aims to hit the bull's-eye at worlds

'I was really surprised because I did not think I was going to do as well as I did,' says 13-year-old who is Canada's top-ranked dart player in his age group
YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka nets $37K on GivingTuesday

YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka nets $37K on GivingTuesday

'These donations are critical to supporting the vital programs and services the Y offers,' says chief executive officer
Barrie police hunting for white van after fail-to-remain crash

Barrie police hunting for white van after fail-to-remain crash

Police say collision happened last Friday around 4 p.m. in city's south end
Can you help track down an alleged porch pirate? (update)

Can you help track down an alleged porch pirate? (update)

Police say individual 'helped himself' to items delivered to Barrie home Tuesday afternoon
Google won't block your local news after reaching $100M deal with feds

Google won't block your local news after reaching $100M deal with feds

Unlike Meta, which erased any trace of Canadian news from Facebook and Instagram, today's agreement ensures local headlines from this website don't vanish from Google