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Leaf and yard waste collection starts April 10 in Simcoe County

Leaf and yard waste collection starts April 10 in Simcoe County

Collection will take place through to end of May
Area Animal Centre marks 35 years of compassion and care

Area Animal Centre marks 35 years of compassion and care

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is also celebrating a milestone this year — 150 years of caring for animals in need across the province
'Historic day': Supreme Court won't examine Oak Ridge abuse lawsuit

'Historic day': Supreme Court won't examine Oak Ridge abuse lawsuit

'The plaintiffs are relieved that justice has finally been served and that our courts have confirmed that these horrific programs were wrong,' says lawyer
GUEST COLUMN: Remembering a grand, old mansion

GUEST COLUMN: Remembering a grand, old mansion

Home that once belonged to Richard Tyrwhitt was a marvel, columnist recalls
BEYOND LOCAL: 52 years after capture, orca Lolita may return to Pacific

BEYOND LOCAL: 52 years after capture, orca Lolita may return to Pacific

Lolita, also known as Tokitae, was about 4 years old when she was captured in Puget Sound in summer 1970, during a time of deadly orca roundups. She spent decades performing for paying crowds before falling ill
COLUMN: No April Fool's gag could be better than reality

COLUMN: No April Fool's gag could be better than reality

Believe it or not, once upon a time people didn't take everything so seriously, but those days are gone. Just read the comment sections on social media, writes reporter Shawn Gibson
POEM: From mountains to F1 racing, Bradford has it all

POEM: From mountains to F1 racing, Bradford has it all

No joke: Writer pens poem about all this area has to offer
Good morning, Bradford!

Good morning, Bradford!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
CANADA: World record continues McIntosh's rise to swimming stardom

CANADA: World record continues McIntosh's rise to swimming stardom

McIntosh's time eclipsed the record of 3:56.40 that was set last year by Australia's Ariarne Titmus, as well as her own Canadian record of 3:59.32
Bradford Starbucks steps up, donates to Helping Hand Food Bank

Bradford Starbucks steps up, donates to Helping Hand Food Bank

'It is our job to help and support one another and ensure our community is taken care of,' says Starbucks store manager