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Former OPP sergeant appointed to South Simcoe police service board

Former OPP sergeant appointed to South Simcoe police service board

'We brought the service into the 21st century,' especially in terms of communications, says board chair. “When I came on, it was like two tin cans and a string.'
More rain coming to the region, warns Environment Canada

More rain coming to the region, warns Environment Canada

15 to 30 mm expected to start tonight
CANADA: Is our recycling industry broken?

CANADA: Is our recycling industry broken?

More and more recycling is being sent to landfill, fewer items are being accepted, and the financial toll for some municipalities is huge
'Just stop it,' implores Neville-Lake as weekly tally of impaired driving charges continues

'Just stop it,' implores Neville-Lake as weekly tally of impaired driving charges continues

Jennifer Neville-Lake, whose three children and father were killed by an impaired driver in Vaughan, continues to be an outspoken advocate against impaired driving
New Simcoe County program recognizes 'food as a human right'

New Simcoe County program recognizes 'food as a human right'

What will the new Simcoe County Food Security Framework mean for the average resident? County director explains the framework's origins and how it will help get food to people who need it
Rid your household of mercury products, get a free digital thermometer

Rid your household of mercury products, get a free digital thermometer

The initiative is coordinated with the County of Simcoe, Scout Environmental, and funding from the Ontario Trillium Fund
CANADA: Why do wrongful convictions happen?

CANADA: Why do wrongful convictions happen?

False confessions, investigators with tunnel vision can both lead to wrongful convictions
Kids playing road hockey help police nab impaired driver

Kids playing road hockey help police nab impaired driver

Police say man got out of his car and took a few shots on net before being arrested shortly afterward
1,800 supporters on the run for Southlake (16 photos)

1,800 supporters on the run for Southlake (16 photos)

They ran and walked along Davis Drive Sunday in the 17th annual Nature's Emporium Run for Southlake, raising close to $178,000 for their local hospital
Local fans enjoy first Muay Thai Fight Night (9 photos)

Local fans enjoy first Muay Thai Fight Night (9 photos)

A dozen matches featured diverse array of fighters of varying ages and weight classes