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Come sail away: Remote-controlled sailboat rentals dock at lakeshore

Come sail away: Remote-controlled sailboat rentals dock at lakeshore

'It’s like going back to childhood. It’s the simple pleasures and you challenge yourself by controlling the boat,' says USail Rental owner
Poll: Men, women differ on best and worst PMs

Poll: Men, women differ on best and worst PMs

A plurality of Village Media readers picked Justin Trudeau as the worst prime minister of the last half-century in an online poll this week, though breaking the results out by age and sex shows some revealing differences.
Stevenson Memorial Hospital shutting down obstetrics unit for 2 days

Stevenson Memorial Hospital shutting down obstetrics unit for 2 days

'We unfortunately had to make this difficult decision due to the physician shortage during this time,' official said; unit to close Monday morning for two days
Finger Eleven rocks opening night of Kempenfest

Finger Eleven rocks opening night of Kempenfest

People flocked to the Barrie waterfront to enjoy live music, the midway, arts and crafts exhibitors, antique dealers and great food
Enjoy the sun and fun, but stay safe: health unit

Enjoy the sun and fun, but stay safe: health unit

Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit offers reminders and tips to protect you while enjoying summer gatherings
CANADA: Researchers find oldest-known species of swimming jellyfish in Burgess Shale fossils

CANADA: Researchers find oldest-known species of swimming jellyfish in Burgess Shale fossils

The Royal Ontario Museum said in a statement that the fossils were exceptionally well preserved at the Burgess Shale, considering jellyfish are about 95 per cent water
Artificial intelligence could aid treatment of mental health issues

Artificial intelligence could aid treatment of mental health issues

'Knowing ahead of time that a patient may be at risk of harm can help us develop intervention strategies ... and adjustments to their care plan,' says Waypoint official
Good morning, Bradford!

Good morning, Bradford!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
No known injuries in Bradford shooting

No known injuries in Bradford shooting

Police would like to speak with witnesses or anyone with surveillance or doorbell camera footage
BEYOND LOCAL: Marta leaves Women's World Cup, but her legacy lives on

BEYOND LOCAL: Marta leaves Women's World Cup, but her legacy lives on

Marta, 37, holds the record for the most World Cup goals scored, women or men, with 17. She was the first player to score in five consecutive Women’s World Cups, debuting at the 2003 tournament