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Muslim youth help Bradford residents dig out

Muslim youth help Bradford residents dig out

Initiative began with a post in a local community Facebook group
SMDHU recommends COVID-19 bivalent boosters for kids 5-11 years

SMDHU recommends COVID-19 bivalent boosters for kids 5-11 years

A booster helps to restore the protection that may have decreased since last dose
Passionate area doctor a champion for health care in Ontario

Passionate area doctor a champion for health care in Ontario

Orillia physician Rose Zacharias, who is Ontario Medical Association president, is 'laser-focused' on patients and 'advocating for physicians in Ontario'
LETTER: It's time all vehicles had breath-test devices

LETTER: It's time all vehicles had breath-test devices

Founder of Orillia Against Drunk Driving says 'installing breathalyzer technology in all new cars, over 15 years, would save more than 59,000 lives'
BEYOND LOCAL: Tips for young workers in salary negotiations

BEYOND LOCAL: Tips for young workers in salary negotiations

Research published by Robert Half, a human resources consulting firm, in its 2023 Salary Guide suggests Canadians are increasingly overcoming the awkwardness of asking for more money
COLUMN: Forget the robin! Horned lark first sign of spring

COLUMN: Forget the robin! Horned lark first sign of spring

Columnist discovered a pair of horned larks on the side of the road as they performed their 'courtship rituals,' which means spring can't be far away
Good morning, Bradford!

Good morning, Bradford!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
BEYOND LOCAL: Service reduction in Canadian cities can lead to transit 'death spiral'

BEYOND LOCAL: Service reduction in Canadian cities can lead to transit 'death spiral'

It’s common for cities to prioritize routes that take many people to a central location, like a downtown. To encourage new transit habits, Klumpenhouwer said, routes should instead focus on a model that supports people travelling to a wider range of locations
COLUMN: South Simcoe Theatre summons Hamlet

COLUMN: South Simcoe Theatre summons Hamlet

I Hate Hamlet runs until March 19 at Old Town Hall in Cookstown
'It's crazy': Local teen makes history on national freestyle team

'It's crazy': Local teen makes history on national freestyle team

'I’ve always dreamed of competing for my home country,' says Charlie Beatty, 15, who is youngest ever athlete to make Canadian National Freestyle team