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Pedestrian struck and killed on Highway 11 near Orillia

Pedestrian struck and killed on Highway 11 near Orillia

Matthew Schembri, 21, of Severn Township died after being struck by vehicle on HIghway 11 at 2:15 a.m.; OPP asking for witnesses to come forward
Sculpture forest a place 'to be a kid again'

Sculpture forest a place 'to be a kid again'

Singhampton artist builds sculpture forest as a place to share her art and creativity with others
BEYOND LOCAL: Survey suggests Canadian girls have more friends online than in real life

BEYOND LOCAL: Survey suggests Canadian girls have more friends online than in real life

The research also suggests that young Canadian girls may be spending more time online than previously thought
Good morning, Collingwood!

Good morning, Collingwood!

Starting out sunny but turning to a mix of sun and cloud with moderate winds.
CANADA: Doctors and patients have very different views on how to treat obesity

CANADA: Doctors and patients have very different views on how to treat obesity

Diet and exercise are important parts of obesity treatment, but they’re often not enough on their own, new report says
Local piper given title steeped in Scottish history and culture

Local piper given title steeped in Scottish history and culture

A Thornbury resident is officially part of history that's been in the making for hundreds of years
​​​​​​​Conservation group urges people to leave leaves on the ground

​​​​​​​Conservation group urges people to leave leaves on the ground

Leaving fallen leaves in your yard is a small act of nature conservation that can support backyard biodiversity, experts say
Simcoe-Grey candidates weigh in on Collingwood homelessness

Simcoe-Grey candidates weigh in on Collingwood homelessness

Simcoe-Grey federal election candidates respond to questions about what they would do about homelessness
Two winners announced for new arts technology award

Two winners announced for new arts technology award

The new DATA award was established by the Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts to recognize digital art such as animation and graphic design
BEYOND LOCAL: Here's where Canada stands on overseas aid

BEYOND LOCAL: Here's where Canada stands on overseas aid

Canadian aid has moved through new policies and new priorities over the decades, but coherence has long been lacking, historian says