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Lake Simcoe could be toxic in our lifetime: conservation authority

Lake Simcoe could be toxic in our lifetime: conservation authority

Due to climate change, 100-year storms are also happening now every 10 ½ years, says Mike Walters, CAO of Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
Over 2,000 curious folks checked out OPP recruitment day

Over 2,000 curious folks checked out OPP recruitment day

Uniform, civilian and volunteer positions promoted; There were large events at various locations including Orillia's General Headquarters
Town of BWG takes exception to county's separated city report

Town of BWG takes exception to county's separated city report

'We do not agree with many aspects of the county’s analysis,' says Bradford West Gwillimbury mayor
Woman faces assault charges following domestic dispute, police say

Woman faces assault charges following domestic dispute, police say

The man had obvious injuries, according to police reports
Concerned about climate change? Learn about Green New Deal at Newmarket event

Concerned about climate change? Learn about Green New Deal at Newmarket event

Emerging environmental group Drawdown Newmarket-Aurora hosts its first local workshop on climate change this Wednesday
It will cost Bradford more than $70M to separate, says county report

It will cost Bradford more than $70M to separate, says county report

Bradford West Gwillimbury deputy mayor argues there is a cost savings for the county and a report endorses separation
Fieldcrest Elementary School gets healthy school designation

Fieldcrest Elementary School gets healthy school designation

274 healthy schools certifications earned by Simcoe County District School Board schools
Spring showers bring May flowers at Innisfil plant sale (6 photos)

Spring showers bring May flowers at Innisfil plant sale (6 photos)

Rain didn't stop shoppers at the Innisfil Garden Club's annual fundraising sale
BEYOND LOCAL: Here's why you shouldn't donate food you wouldn't eat anyway

BEYOND LOCAL: Here's why you shouldn't donate food you wouldn't eat anyway

Giving food that would otherwise go to landfill to hungry people does little to ensure the well-being of Canadians who are food insecure, prof says
Winning remembrance essay honours the late veteran Bert Hogg

Winning remembrance essay honours the late veteran Bert Hogg

Young writers and artists were recognized for their work at the Bradford West Gwillimbury legion