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Local sled dog operation challenges $2.6M animal welfare bills

Local sled dog operation challenges $2.6M animal welfare bills

'All of this could have been dealt with with the dogs just staying in place, no cost to the taxpayer ... 21 dogs are now dead in the hands of the Chief Animal Welfare Inspector,' says lawyer
Despite long hours and stress, these nurses still love their job

Despite long hours and stress, these nurses still love their job

'You always have to be on your game,' longtime nurse at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre in Barrie says during Nurses Week
United Way Simcoe Muskoka unveils 2023-26 strategic plan

United Way Simcoe Muskoka unveils 2023-26 strategic plan

New plan will help agency 'contribute to building communities where everyone can reach their full potential'
Food drives coming up as demand is 'greater than it's ever been'

Food drives coming up as demand is 'greater than it's ever been'

'Food insecurity is a massive struggle for many people right now,' said official from Helping Hand Food Bank which is appealing for donations
UPDATE: Police identify suspect in Bradford sex assault

UPDATE: Police identify suspect in Bradford sex assault

Police say woman was grabbed while walking with children on West Park Avenue on Thursday
'Classic scam': Ex-cop thinks area woman innocent in smuggling case

'Classic scam': Ex-cop thinks area woman innocent in smuggling case

'I don’t want to give any false hope … but it just seems so similar to cases I have been involved with,' says retired Toronto police narcotics investigator
NATASHA'S NOOK: Library putting together Puzzle Mania

NATASHA'S NOOK: Library putting together Puzzle Mania

Public invited to try out various puzzles Saturday
County holding public consultation on forest management plan

County holding public consultation on forest management plan

Online, in-person options available this month
POEM: Amid climate crisis, war, it's a time to sow peace

POEM: Amid climate crisis, war, it's a time to sow peace

Bradford resident pens poem on battles and peace
COLUMN: Drag Queen Storytime about love, so drop the hate

COLUMN: Drag Queen Storytime about love, so drop the hate

Many of the threats were from individuals who were 'too cowardly to put their money where their mouths were and identify themselves'