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Local dog owner wants laws strengthened after 'brutal attack'

Local dog owner wants laws strengthened after 'brutal attack'

Newmarket resident battling for more action after he says a neighbouring dog hopped a fence and injured his pooch last summer
POLL: Parents more tolerant of phone use in schools

POLL: Parents more tolerant of phone use in schools

How should schools address phone use? In an online poll this week, half thought phones should be totally banned from school, about half thought phone use was fine during breaks, and almost nobody thought it shouldn't be regulated at all
Youth Haven rebuild looking at 2-month turnaround post-demolition

Youth Haven rebuild looking at 2-month turnaround post-demolition

'Knowing this is happening, that this is a reality ... it’s like we won the lottery right now,' says executive director
POSTCARD MEMORIES: Doctor kept busy with teaching, politics

POSTCARD MEMORIES: Doctor kept busy with teaching, politics

Francis Rae took on many responsibilities in addition to being a father of five
BEYOND LOCAL: Lululemon unveils first summer kit for Canada's Olympic and Paralympic teams

BEYOND LOCAL: Lululemon unveils first summer kit for Canada's Olympic and Paralympic teams

It's the first Summer Games for the Vancouver-based Lululemon since becoming outfitter for the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic committees ahead of the 2022 Beijing Winter Games.
'New future': Pharmacist walk-in clinic set to open locally

'New future': Pharmacist walk-in clinic set to open locally

'I am optimistic to see (this model) grow in other places … and I am very excited it started in Barrie,' says clinical pharmacist at Duckworth Street location
See red this spring by donating blood, organization urges

See red this spring by donating blood, organization urges

Type O-negative donations are 'invaluable', says Canadian Blood Services
Good morning, Bradford!

Good morning, Bradford!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Is our justice system broken? We ask a judge

INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Is our justice system broken? We ask a judge

This week on the podcast: Norm Douglas spent his career in court, first as an Ontario prosecutor, then a judge. Now retired, he's written a compelling book that pulls back the curtain on criminal justice
BEYOND LOCAL: Bigger boats, more nets, people arrive for new orca rescue attempt

BEYOND LOCAL: Bigger boats, more nets, people arrive for new orca rescue attempt

The female calf has been stranded alone for nearly a month in Zeballos, B.C since its pregnant mother died after becoming trapped on a beach at low tide