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Collingwood-area resident baffled by headstone mystery

Collingwood-area resident baffled by headstone mystery

Stopping by the cemetery where her grandparents are buried, Elizabeth Marshall was confused to see their headstone facing the wrong way, and standing beside the foundation
Win unlimited visits to Canada’s Wonderland in SickKids fundraiser

Win unlimited visits to Canada’s Wonderland in SickKids fundraiser

The amusement park is once again hosting its Wish Trees fundraiser in support of the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto
Frustration boils over between local residents, STR owners

Frustration boils over between local residents, STR owners

Penetanguishene official accused of revealing finance details of short-term rental property to public; town says freedom of information request is needed
COLUMN: Fascinating spittlebug is a marvel of nature

COLUMN: Fascinating spittlebug is a marvel of nature

Those glistening masses of spit hanging along plant stems are actually temporary homes for little insects called froghoppers, says columnist
LETTER: Funding delays put boy's critical needs at risk

LETTER: Funding delays put boy's critical needs at risk

'We sought out Jordan’s Principle because Ethan is still just a number in a long line of numbers waiting to gain access to the Ontario Autism Program,' laments frustrated mom
CANADA: The legendary tale of Maritime ice cream favourite Moon Mist

CANADA: The legendary tale of Maritime ice cream favourite Moon Mist

Moon Mist has become a symbol of the East Coast's uniqueness in Canada, a cultural marker of sorts for the region
Local widow's mission to climb Kilimanjaro has a higher purpose

Local widow's mission to climb Kilimanjaro has a higher purpose

'Through the tears, the pain, and the darkness, Kilimanjaro is my proclamation that I am still here,' says Averil Shadd, who is training for the feat and hopes to raise $50,000 to support widows living in poverty
Good morning, Midland!

Good morning, Midland!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
VIDEO: Why it’s time to trash 'best before' dates

VIDEO: Why it’s time to trash 'best before' dates

Many shoppers don't understand the difference between an expiry date and a best before date, which leads to massive food waste — and bigger grocery bills
CANADA: What we learned about inflation and the economy amid interest rate hike

CANADA: What we learned about inflation and the economy amid interest rate hike

The Bank of Canada hiked its key interest rate on Wednesday, by 0.25 of a percentage point to five per cent