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SERIES: British colonies were not immune to slavery

SERIES: British colonies were not immune to slavery

'We tend to be very proud of involvement in helping refugees from slavery, but seem less aware that slavery was practised in the colonies for some 200 years prior to its abolition in 1833'
Local teen charged after youth received threats: OPP

Local teen charged after youth received threats: OPP

OPP were contacted by a concerned parent after their child received a series of threats to cause bodily harm
Justin Trudeau vows to defend Canada Health Act, not revisit it

Justin Trudeau vows to defend Canada Health Act, not revisit it

The PM's comments come amid growing concern about health-care companies finding creative ways around the constraints of the law
COLUMN: Our home on native land

COLUMN: Our home on native land

'She sang the facts," writes Jillian Morris, who doesn't mind fanning the flame of conversation around Jully Black's controversial rendition of O Canada
Good morning, Bradford!

Good morning, Bradford!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
'A whole new life': Area woman thankful for the gift of hearing

'A whole new life': Area woman thankful for the gift of hearing

'The best thing is going to be hearing my grandson,' says Cindy Weber
'I am honoured': New chief of police to be sworn in March 9

'I am honoured': New chief of police to be sworn in March 9

Chief Designate John Van Dyke was named as the new chief of police in January and brings 34 years of service to the role. He was born and raised in Bradford
Ceremony reveals name of newly created SSMHA

Ceremony reveals name of newly created SSMHA

'Our new logo represents the intense force our athletes are bringing to the newly created South Simcoe Minor Hockey Association,' says SSMHA official
Ontario mulling banning TikTok on government phones

Ontario mulling banning TikTok on government phones

It comes amid heightened concern of Chinese interference in Canadian politics
OPP participate in charitable walk to raise funds for S.H.I.F.T.

OPP participate in charitable walk to raise funds for S.H.I.F.T.

The CNOY is S.H.I.F.T.'s largest annual fundraising event where folks team up, fundraise, walk and gather to raise awareness