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Navigating the 'silver tsunami': Seniors can get help with moving

Navigating the 'silver tsunami': Seniors can get help with moving

CARP partners with CAM to take control and offer tips during this delicate time
Sign identifying Barrie's 'most historic site' getting fresh look

Sign identifying Barrie's 'most historic site' getting fresh look

City staff to consult with Ontario Heritage Trust about location, design and content for signs marking Nine Mile Portage
BEYOND LOCAL: Time for Ottawa to protect Canadians from 'forever chemicals,' toxics experts say

BEYOND LOCAL: Time for Ottawa to protect Canadians from 'forever chemicals,' toxics experts say

There are now more than 10,000 variations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, which are used in hundreds of products from waterproof cosmetics and stain repellents to carpeting and non-stick cookware
VIDEO: Polar bear cubs and northern lights in the Far North

VIDEO: Polar bear cubs and northern lights in the Far North

Video captures a mama polar bear and two cubs out on the world's longest winter road
TRILLIUM TALK: Doug Ford doesn't want a fourplex on your street

TRILLIUM TALK: Doug Ford doesn't want a fourplex on your street

Every Sunday morning, one of our legislative reporters from The Trillium provides an inside look at the week that was in Ontario politics — and the week ahead
Free weekly walk-in counselling clinic returns in Barrie

Free weekly walk-in counselling clinic returns in Barrie

CFS Counselling + Wellbeing clinics will take place Wednesdays staring March 27
Good morning, Bradford!

Good morning, Bradford!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
BEYOND LOCAL: Solar eclipses caused by fantastic celestial coincidence of scale and distance

BEYOND LOCAL: Solar eclipses caused by fantastic celestial coincidence of scale and distance

On April 8, millions will have the once-in-a-lifetime chance to view a total solar eclipse
COLUMN: Lack of winter weather will be felt in the summer

COLUMN: Lack of winter weather will be felt in the summer

Sure, we got blasted this week, but relatively mild winter often means drier spring and summer to follow, writes reporter Bob Bruton
Ford shuts door on as-of-right fourplexes, ending cabinet debate

Ford shuts door on as-of-right fourplexes, ending cabinet debate

Three sources in or close to the government said the premier and key ministers had been discussing the move, which the province's housing task force said is vital