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COLUMN: Greenbelt scandal violates age-old protocols

COLUMN: Greenbelt scandal violates age-old protocols

'We find ourselves at the same uncomfortable place that we have always been because ... someone forgot once more, how to be a good neighbour,' laments columnist
Bradford park being renamed in honour of slain officer

Bradford park being renamed in honour of slain officer

Community invited to ceremony at Middletown Park, which is being renamed Constable Devon Northrup Memorial Park
'That's wrong': Province 'bent on destroying' Greenbelt, forum hears

'That's wrong': Province 'bent on destroying' Greenbelt, forum hears

'This is about the health of our democracy. We want a democracy that is transparent, that is accountable,' says Simcoe County Greenbelt Coalition official
Knife-wielding suspect arrested after failed robbery in Newmarket

Knife-wielding suspect arrested after failed robbery in Newmarket

A 35-year-old man is charged with possession of a weapon, robbery, breach of probation following incident at Yonge coffee shop yesterday
Mulroney embraces 'important' new role as Treasury Board president

Mulroney embraces 'important' new role as Treasury Board president

'I will continue to stand up for taxpayers as we build on our record of responsible and prudent fiscal management,' said Mulroney who didn't answer direct questions about shuffle
Thirteen kittens abandoned at Barrie animal clinic have died

Thirteen kittens abandoned at Barrie animal clinic have died

'We knew that they were sick and that anything could happen, and unfortunately this is where we are at. We did the best we could and that’s all we could do,' says volunteer
Bradford’s Popular Pizza is back with a new owner, new flavours

Bradford’s Popular Pizza is back with a new owner, new flavours

‘I want to make Canadian plus Indian style mix, so the Canadian, but we’re also going to have a taste of Indian flavours in their pizzas,’ says new owner
Controlled detonations planned at CFB Borden

Controlled detonations planned at CFB Borden

'Ammunition technicians assist in the safe and expedient disposal of any misfired, dud or obsolete ammunition in Canada or on deployed operations overseas,' says military
LETTER: Library strike depriving public of important services

LETTER: Library strike depriving public of important services

'We are inconveniencing the majority of the public, the taxpayers that utilize our services,' says employee
What happens after landfills close? County looking long-term

What happens after landfills close? County looking long-term

'Over the last couple of years, (the province has) made the legislative environment really difficult for any individual municipality to embark on a new landfill program,' says county official