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Policy to encourage building more homes passes final hurdle in TBM

Policy to encourage building more homes passes final hurdle in TBM

New rules allow up to 3 residential units on any fully serviced lot in The Blue Mountains
TRILLIUM TALK: The rise of private-pay health clinics

TRILLIUM TALK: The rise of private-pay health clinics

Every Sunday morning, one of our legislative reporters from The Trillium provides an inside look at the week that was in Ontario politics — and the week ahead
Good morning, Collingwood

Good morning, Collingwood

Here's a look at today's weather and gas prices
Rising to the occasion: Innisfil teen makes, gives out cake kits

Rising to the occasion: Innisfil teen makes, gives out cake kits

Nathan Brennan came up with the idea while attempting to earn the Chief Scout Award, which requires the completion of a community-oriented service project
Hockey tournament helps grant wishes in memory of Cal Patterson

Hockey tournament helps grant wishes in memory of Cal Patterson

The tournament takes place April 26 and 27 at Central Park Arena in Collingwood and the money raised will be donated to the Living Wish Foundation
BVO has been in 'circular economy' for decades

BVO has been in 'circular economy' for decades

Local charity encourages others to join the circular economy this Earth Day
County LifeLabs workers rally in support of strike for better wages

County LifeLabs workers rally in support of strike for better wages

'LifeLabs can easily resolve this,' OPSEU negotiator says during rally in Barrie
Animal shelter pauses intakes while dog kennels are full

Animal shelter pauses intakes while dog kennels are full

Georgian Triangle Humane Society is at capacity for dogs looking for adoptions, with a full waiting list, the shelter has paused intakes except for emergencies until more dogs can find homes
PART 3: Cyber-bullying rooted in 'social dominance'

PART 3: Cyber-bullying rooted in 'social dominance'

'What motivates a bully is simply that the aggressive behaviour gets them what they want,' says Barrie psychotherapist
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