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LETTER: Turn LCBO stores into affordable housing

LETTER: Turn LCBO stores into affordable housing

Province should 'implement a program that will bring in thousands of low-cost homes for low-income families,' says letter writer
Area naturist community concerned after 'disturbing' online threats

Area naturist community concerned after 'disturbing' online threats

'A misinformed and misleading clickbait social media post has, unfortunately, gone viral and resulted in people making violent threats online,' says Bare Oaks Family Naturist Park owner
Ojibwe Star Wars film brings new hope for language speakers

Ojibwe Star Wars film brings new hope for language speakers

Local Ojibwe language teacher, Jeff Monague, recently lent his voice to the Anishinaabemowin version of Star Wars: A New Hope
Good morning, Bradford!

Good morning, Bradford!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Canadian Raceboat Hall of Fame officially open

Canadian Raceboat Hall of Fame officially open

Located just outside of Bracebridge, the 14,000-square-foot facility will be the home to boats, drivers and artifacts, highlighting Canada’s legacy in boat racing from the past, present and future
Float plane crashes in Lake St. John in Ramara

Float plane crashes in Lake St. John in Ramara

Pilot reportedly not injured in crash Tuesday afternoon
Fire at ex-private hospital in Penetanguishene deemed suspicious

Fire at ex-private hospital in Penetanguishene deemed suspicious

'The main body of fire was on the second floor. The structure was not secure on our arrival,' says fire chief; no injuries reported in Monday's blaze at abandoned building
U.S. drops planned regulations for dogs crossing border from rabies-free countries

U.S. drops planned regulations for dogs crossing border from rabies-free countries

The Centers for Disease Control had laid out new rules in May that were aimed at keeping dog-variant rabies out of the country
Barrie police charge 15-year-old driver with weapon, cannabis offences

Barrie police charge 15-year-old driver with weapon, cannabis offences

Charges laid after officer on patrol pulled vehicle over early Monday morning
Penetang mayor 'apologizes for oversight' after Lord's Prayer recited in council

Penetang mayor 'apologizes for oversight' after Lord's Prayer recited in council

'What I wanted to create was an open, welcoming inaugural night for us,' Doug Rawson says of council's 2022 inauguration that also featured Chigamik Drum Circle, which has ceremonial ties to Indigenous prayer