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BEYOND LOCAL: DNA and a decade of work identify Canadian soldier, 106 years after death

BEYOND LOCAL: DNA and a decade of work identify Canadian soldier, 106 years after death

The remains of Cpl. Percy Howarth, a soldier in the First World War, were discovered during a munitions clearing process in Vendin-le-Vieil, France, in 2011, but it would take 10 years of experts digging through his family tree to find a living relative before he could be identified
ASK THE NUTRITIONIST: Are there good natural sugar substitutes?

ASK THE NUTRITIONIST: Are there good natural sugar substitutes?

Columnist explains pros and cons of natural sugar substitutes
'Our correctional system is broken,' says John Howard Society's new boss

'Our correctional system is broken,' says John Howard Society's new boss

'I am hopeful and I want to have change. I want to be a team with other agencies and to keep John Howard growing,' says Hayley Murdoch-Fyke
Portable ice huts popular this season, popping up on area lakes

Portable ice huts popular this season, popping up on area lakes

'It’s a trade off, with traditional shacks it’s more comfortable, your feet are off the ice and a wood stove that gives dry heat but in a portable ice shack you can move around and explore the lake'
Oro-Medonte spa facing lawsuits totalling millions of dollars

Oro-Medonte spa facing lawsuits totalling millions of dollars

According to court documents, three separate lawsuits have been filed against Vetta Nordic Spa and its owner, Eric Harkonen
Coldest Night of Year helps Blue Door fight homelessness, poverty

Coldest Night of Year helps Blue Door fight homelessness, poverty

Mosaic Interfaith Out of the Cold relies on community support of Feb. 25 walk in Richmond Hill to continue providing winter refuge and warm meals to those in need
BEYOND LOCAL: Bail hearing for sisters who say they were wrongfully convicted

BEYOND LOCAL: Bail hearing for sisters who say they were wrongfully convicted

Odelia and Nerissa Quewezance were convicted in 1994 of second-degree murder in the death of 70-year-old farmer Anthony Joseph Dolff
One 'do-it-yourselfer' helps 2,000 Ukrainian refugees find safe place

One 'do-it-yourselfer' helps 2,000 Ukrainian refugees find safe place

Ryan Little, whose parents live in Collingwood, has been taking goods into and people out of Ukraine since Russia invaded nearly a year ago
Good morning, Bradford!

Good morning, Bradford!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
WATCH: Hackers 'making millions, and that's why they keep doing it'

WATCH: Hackers 'making millions, and that's why they keep doing it'

A leading expert explains the surge in cyberattacks. Spoiler alert: it's all about money