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CANADA: Making oppressive historical research accessible at Canadian universities

CANADA: Making oppressive historical research accessible at Canadian universities

Universities can begin to undo oppressive legacies by opening them to artists and communities, experts say
Good morning, Collingwood!

Good morning, Collingwood!

Mainly cloudy with fog leaving in the morning.
Submission by Orillia artist selected as Ontario Winter Games mural

Submission by Orillia artist selected as Ontario Winter Games mural

The mural, by Orillia artist Craig Mainprize, will be unveiled on Feb. 27
School boards, police sign updated safety protocol

School boards, police sign updated safety protocol

'Our schools are a place where young people in our community go for education, but they also go for personal development as they prepare to enter adulthood,' says Barrie police chief
Lieutenant Governor of Ontario visiting Collingwood on Tuesday

Lieutenant Governor of Ontario visiting Collingwood on Tuesday

She will be visiting the homeless shelter, a local business, and hosting a public reception at the library during her official stop in town
Groundhog Day makes little sense — let's celebrate the snowy owl

Groundhog Day makes little sense — let's celebrate the snowy owl

There are many winter critters that could be the centre of attention, says our outdoors columnist
BEYOND LOCAL: How visual arts can help marginalized youth learn mindfulness and self-compassion

BEYOND LOCAL: How visual arts can help marginalized youth learn mindfulness and self-compassion

Expert says that creative activities are really beneficial for children suffering diverse challenges
Retired teachers continue to give to local kids' educations

Retired teachers continue to give to local kids' educations

The donation will help purchase supplies for a reading program for students in Grades 1 through 8
Good morning, Collingwood!

Good morning, Collingwood!

Cloudy with a chance of flurries and risk of morning freezing drizzle.
BEYOND LOCAL: What to do if your parents disapprove of your partner

BEYOND LOCAL: What to do if your parents disapprove of your partner

There are ways to open up that awkward conversation in a productive way, experts say