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Eco-Tip: Be awed by nature and welcome it into your backyard

Eco-Tip: Be awed by nature and welcome it into your backyard

In this week's 52-Weeks Challenge, Sherri and Laurel encourage you to see nature with fresh eyes and perhaps follow the lead of a toddling explorer
Legal community mourns death of ‘extraordinary human being’

Legal community mourns death of ‘extraordinary human being’

Fred Temple, 48, died July 4 in a fire on Shadowood Road in south-end Barrie; What caused the fire is still under investigation
Board decision circumvented for farmers' market to open, says former BIA director

Board decision circumvented for farmers' market to open, says former BIA director

The market opened without a decision from the BIA board of directors
One new COVID case in Simcoe County

One new COVID case in Simcoe County

There are 18 active cases of COVID-19 in Simcoe County
TBM mayor, staff contribute raise and bonuses to COVID-recovery costs

TBM mayor, staff contribute raise and bonuses to COVID-recovery costs

After TBM staff deferred $150,000 in bonuses, the Blue Mountains’ Mayor decided to donate his salary increase in solidarity
Was 'impromptu' Sunset Point meeting lobbying? Registry creates confusion at council

Was 'impromptu' Sunset Point meeting lobbying? Registry creates confusion at council

Collingwood's accountability officer faced a barrage of questions from councillors seeking clarity on when a resident's concern turns into a lobbying activity
Ontario confirms 102 new COVID cases today

Ontario confirms 102 new COVID cases today

There are now 1,400 active lab-confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Ontario
BEYOND LOCAL: Survey says four in 10 Canadians say money is biggest stress

BEYOND LOCAL: Survey says four in 10 Canadians say money is biggest stress

Money, or the lack thereof, is the biggest stressor for people across the country
Casino Rama will not be reopening Friday

Casino Rama will not be reopening Friday

'Right now we have no set timeline for re-opening,' casino operator tells employees in an internal memo
OPP 'discontinue' search for missing Wasaga man

OPP 'discontinue' search for missing Wasaga man

The investigation is still ongoing, and Richard Kocik is still missing