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'Critical': NVCA demands promised funding to restore Great Lakes

'Critical': NVCA demands promised funding to restore Great Lakes

'With accelerated growth ... water availability and quality will continue to decline, putting even more pressure on the Great Lakes,' says conservation authority official
New labour bill would help remote workers in mass layoffs

New labour bill would help remote workers in mass layoffs

'Simply put, every worker should know what their job is before their first day' says minister
Immigration leaders coming together for panel discussion

Immigration leaders coming together for panel discussion

March 21 event will touch on diversity, equity/inclusion, community building, advocacy, and changemaking
Woman vows to prove mom's innocence in smuggling case

Woman vows to prove mom's innocence in smuggling case

Barrie resident Angela Thayer's mother remains in a Chinese jail after allegedly smuggling cocaine into the country contained in buttons on her clothing
Preparedness key for future as COVID-19 pandemic turns three

Preparedness key for future as COVID-19 pandemic turns three

'Indeed this has been one of the worst pandemics of the century. It had a severe impact,' says Simcoe Muskoka medical officer of health
'Awesome memories': Hundreds show up for Cake with the Bunny

'Awesome memories': Hundreds show up for Cake with the Bunny

'The kiddos had a blast helping the bunny find all his eggs,' says event organizer
Acclaimed folk singer Allison Lupton coming to area

Acclaimed folk singer Allison Lupton coming to area

'She and her band bring to life the best of the contemporary folk music scene in Ontario' says Newmarket Folk Society
LIFE WITH CYNTHIA: Don't let puzzles of past stop you from being present

LIFE WITH CYNTHIA: Don't let puzzles of past stop you from being present

Treasure trove of a drawer connected me with my mother, giving me moment to be thankful for her quirks, annoying habits and frugal nature
CANADA: Royal Canadian Mint still foresees vital role as demand for coins declines

CANADA: Royal Canadian Mint still foresees vital role as demand for coins declines

Most data suggests physical currency won't be disappearing anytime soon
Trio of area teens nervous, excited for hike to Mount Everest

Trio of area teens nervous, excited for hike to Mount Everest

'The benefits outweigh the risks 100-fold, so I am not too worried,' says Sophie Firanski