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'Momentous': Province commits $17.1M for new local school

'Momentous': Province commits $17.1M for new local school

'This day will become a treasured memory for us all,' Penetanguishene Protestant School Board chair says of news to replace overcrowded school
Man arrested in downtown Barrie, charged with attempted murder

Man arrested in downtown Barrie, charged with attempted murder

City police say charges stem from March 28 incident on Collier Street where victim was hit on the head with blunt object
Honouring lives lost: Red Dress Day ceremony at library Sunday

Honouring lives lost: Red Dress Day ceremony at library Sunday

Newly formed Odenaang Circle hangs dresses from trees outside library in lead up to National Day of Awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Girls and Two-Spirit People
United Way Simcoe Muskoka grants $3.5M to 'critical projects'

United Way Simcoe Muskoka grants $3.5M to 'critical projects'

The Elizabeth Fry Society of Simcoe Muskoka and the Georgian Bay Mnidoo Gamli Biosphere are among the recipients of funding; 30 projects focused on addressing housing and homelessness
Bradford Sports Dome boss tosses slo-pitch world title onto resume

Bradford Sports Dome boss tosses slo-pitch world title onto resume

'In two years, I saw massive changes in terms of calibre (in Europe). It’s growing significantly over there,' says Ryan Wood, recently returned from event in Spain
Region's rapid growth remains hospital alliance's chief concern

Region's rapid growth remains hospital alliance's chief concern

'When you look at the demographics and you superimpose all of the successes of modern technology ... it means we are treating more people for longer,' says official
County pinpoints 'critical need' for more affordable child-care spots

County pinpoints 'critical need' for more affordable child-care spots

For Simcoe County to reach provincial goal of one affordable child-care space for every 2.7 children on average, it would need to add 5,295 new spots
Education minister commits $57.7M to new Wasaga Beach school

Education minister commits $57.7M to new Wasaga Beach school

'This is a big day,' says Simcoe-Grey MPP; once built, Catholic school will serve more than 1,000 students
COLUMN: Harnessing the power of regenerative agriculture

COLUMN: Harnessing the power of regenerative agriculture

'From soil degradation and biodiversity loss, to water pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, the prevailing system is damaging to our ecosystems and rural way of life,' writes Greys for Green director
Helping Hand Food Bank looking for directors to join board

Helping Hand Food Bank looking for directors to join board

Those interested are asked to contact organization by May 17