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BEYOND LOCAL: Technology could be key to future wildfire prevention, fighting

BEYOND LOCAL: Technology could be key to future wildfire prevention, fighting

Canada alone sees about 7,500 wildfires burn more than 2.5 million hectares of forest — about half the size of Nova Scotia — every year and that amount is projected to double by 2050, the Canadian Space Agency has said
Capturing life’s moments: Barrie teen focuses on future in film

Capturing life’s moments: Barrie teen focuses on future in film

Unity Christian High School grad Giovanni Bertolino has submitted 'World War 3 Is Spiritual' to the Central Ontario Youth Short Film Festival
Polo for Heart marks 43rd year of supporting Southlake cardiac care

Polo for Heart marks 43rd year of supporting Southlake cardiac care

International polo returns to Richmond Hill June 24
Bradford author brings faded ghost town history into the light

Bradford author brings faded ghost town history into the light

Andrew Hind has written extensively about the 'faded communities' in Ontario and his latest book focuses on ghost towns in 'cottage country'
Residents urged to get active during Community Better Challenge

Residents urged to get active during Community Better Challenge

YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka offering free day passes on Saturdays in June
Bradford celebrates National Fitness Day with lots of activity

Bradford celebrates National Fitness Day with lots of activity

The BWG Leisure Centre hosted free outdoor exercise classes Saturday morning as part of National Fitness Day
CANADA: Companies adopt 'stay interviews' as workers rethink careers

CANADA: Companies adopt 'stay interviews' as workers rethink careers

Some companies have been hosting such meetings for years, but many more adopted the practice over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic as the health crisis caused workers to rethink their careers or seek more flexibility, advancement or support from their employers
Students learn history by cycling, paddling, hiking historic routes

Students learn history by cycling, paddling, hiking historic routes

'We’re seeing the world in a different way. On the first day my eyes were opened; then I began to hear new things; and now I feel my voice has changed,' says participant
Good morning, Bradford!

Good morning, Bradford!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
VIDEO: Gary Bettman vs. Ron MacLean, a Stanley Cup tradition

VIDEO: Gary Bettman vs. Ron MacLean, a Stanley Cup tradition

During a recent appearance on 'Inside the Village' podcast, Hockey Night in Canada host talks about how he prepares for annual Stanley Cup interview with NHL Commissioner