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Newmarket LGBTQ students protest loss of special guidance counsellor

Newmarket LGBTQ students protest loss of special guidance counsellor

'I cannot be more disappointed in my school board,' student says after Dr. J.M. Denison Secondary School cuts LGBTQ+ guidance role
Heat warning issued as temps expected to soar Tuesday

Heat warning issued as temps expected to soar Tuesday

Hot, humid air mass set to sweep across southern Ontario over next two to three days with high temperatures in the low 30s possible
Mobile Indigenous medical centre will bring aid where it's needed

Mobile Indigenous medical centre will bring aid where it's needed

'There are many who can’t get to a medical facility for non-emergency issues and this will assist with that situation,' said official
'Survival of fittest': Future of cab fares remains uncertain in BWG

'Survival of fittest': Future of cab fares remains uncertain in BWG

Brokers unsure of whether they will apply for rate increases come March 2024 following eight-year freeze on local fares
Did you know the heath unit offers a Needle Exchange Program?

Did you know the heath unit offers a Needle Exchange Program?

Program provides supplies free of charge and no identifying information is requested, officials say
Butter tart festival brings 'uniquely Canadian' dessert to Barrie

Butter tart festival brings 'uniquely Canadian' dessert to Barrie

Organizer of Butter Tarts and More Market vows Saturday's event will feature 'something for every taste, every palate and every walk of life'
New documentary chronicles Gordon Lightfoot, his devoted fans

New documentary chronicles Gordon Lightfoot, his devoted fans

'Lightheaded tells a sweet story about loyalty, passion, talent and most of all, love and that’s something the world could really use a bit more of now,' says producer
Man shot in home invasion robbery in Bradford, suspects at large

Man shot in home invasion robbery in Bradford, suspects at large

Officers respond to reports of shots fired at about 3:50 a.m. in what police are calling a targetted incident
Health unit emerges from pandemic mode, shifts focus to recovery

Health unit emerges from pandemic mode, shifts focus to recovery

Gardner says mortality rate during pandemic could have been 20 times worse had there not been such a high level of co-operation
BEYOND LOCAL: Astronaut Jeremy Hansen sees great potential for Canada

BEYOND LOCAL: Astronaut Jeremy Hansen sees great potential for Canada

The 47-year-old colonel and CF-18 pilot is to become the first Canadian to travel to the moon as part of the Artemis II mission, which could launch as early as November next year