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75 years later, D-Day memories still vivid for local veteran

75 years later, D-Day memories still vivid for local veteran

Second World War veteran Jim Parks was honoured by the Men’s PROBUS Club of Newmarket, one of many tributes being made around the world to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day
Assembling ensembles: New music festival brings classical and world music to Collingwood

Assembling ensembles: New music festival brings classical and world music to Collingwood

Creative director and internationally-renowned pianist Daniel Wnukowski has hand-picked each of the performers; 'It will be sheer magnificence,' he says
World-renowned Miss Supertest III coming to area boat shows

World-renowned Miss Supertest III coming to area boat shows

Miss Supertest III was an all-Canadian success story; Famous boat will be featured at Gravenhurst event July 6
OPP looking for missing person

OPP looking for missing person

Kitchener man's vehicle was located on the northbound shoulder of Highway 6 in the area of Williamsford
BEYOND LOCAL: How to be the kind of parent that coaches like

BEYOND LOCAL: How to be the kind of parent that coaches like

Parenting style impacts the emotional climate in kids’ team sports, and parenting practices impact positive and negative outcomes for child athletes
Keep those mascara wands for the little critters who could use them

Keep those mascara wands for the little critters who could use them

Repurposed mascara wands can be used to remove fly eggs and larva from the fur and feathers of wild animals
Good morning, Collingwood!

Good morning, Collingwood!

Warm and humid today
BEYOND LOCAL: On Canada Day, let's rethink our citizenship oath

BEYOND LOCAL: On Canada Day, let's rethink our citizenship oath

A new oath of citizenship would provide more insight and acknowledgment of Indigenous peoples and philosophies and the reality of Canada's colonial history
Orillia lad is a real hot dog and he hopes to prove it at Coney Island

Orillia lad is a real hot dog and he hopes to prove it at Coney Island

Orillia man, tops in Canada, participating in Fourth of July hot dog eating contest in New York; 'I'm really nervous,' says local retirement home cook
Collingwood celebrates Canada Day with bike parade and pancakes

Collingwood celebrates Canada Day with bike parade and pancakes

This morning's Canada Day events featured live entertainment on Hurontario Street, a pancake breakfast, and a bicycle parade.