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Housing minister, auditor had 'quick' talk for Greenbelt probe

Housing minister, auditor had 'quick' talk for Greenbelt probe

Parallel investigations by two of Ontario's oversight authorities on the Ford government's Greenbelt changes are expected to be published in the next few months
'Miracle': Off-duty Bradford firefighter helps save runner's life

'Miracle': Off-duty Bradford firefighter helps save runner's life

'It’s not very often you get to say you’ve met people who saved your life,' says grateful runner who collapsed near finish line and had no pulse
YMCA seeks help to rehouse Ukrainian nationals in Simcoe County

YMCA seeks help to rehouse Ukrainian nationals in Simcoe County

Sixty-one people need to find permanent, affordable housing
No criminal offence found in Barrie woman's death in Norwegian jail

No criminal offence found in Barrie woman's death in Norwegian jail

Jessica Stephens, 32, died by suicide March 11 while incarcerated at Bredtveit prison; Mother says she had recently started new medication and was not monitored
Man arrested after loaded handgun found in 3-year-old's bedroom

Man arrested after loaded handgun found in 3-year-old's bedroom

Officers seized the prohibited firearm in a closet near a crib, as part of a drug trafficking investigation
Region's health unit says it's time to get back on the bike

Region's health unit says it's time to get back on the bike

'Bike Month is the perfect time to (re)discover the joy of riding a bike,' says manager of chronic disease and prevention program
GUEST COLUMN: Farmers welcome decision on land severances

GUEST COLUMN: Farmers welcome decision on land severances

Ontario Federation of Agriculture thankful the government has listened to concerns and is taking steps to address proposed Provincial Planning Statement and proposed Bill 97
LETTER: Make Bill C-22 law, help people with disabilities

LETTER: Make Bill C-22 law, help people with disabilities

'This piece of legislation is a critical step towards building a society where everyone can transition from poverty to possibility with dignity,' says Brian Shelley
COLUMN: Hope and healing in a world reeling from addiction

COLUMN: Hope and healing in a world reeling from addiction

'All spirits desire freedom from the point of our first breath. Addiction tries to steal that from us,' warns columnist
Ford government backtracks on plan to sever farmland for housing

Ford government backtracks on plan to sever farmland for housing

'It's not as easy to ignore the rural voice if they're in your party and in cabinet and caucus,' farmer, OFA director says