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BEYOND LOCAL: What students should keep in mind when shopping for a laptop

BEYOND LOCAL: What students should keep in mind when shopping for a laptop

Laptop prices range from $300 to $3,000, according to Toronto-based tech consultant Avery Swartz. But now is a good time to buy
'Really fun' horror-comedy film being shot in Orillia this summer

'Really fun' horror-comedy film being shot in Orillia this summer

'It’s such an ambitious project. We were planning on just getting it done in one month and now we are on month number three,' says Orillia filmmaker
Good morning, Midland!

Good morning, Midland!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
VIDEO: Good things happen when rival politicians share a meal

VIDEO: Good things happen when rival politicians share a meal

Northern Ontario MP Anthony Rota — known as Mr. Speaker on Parliament Hill — shares his secrets for keeping the peace in the House of Commons
BEYOND LOCAL: Queen Elizabeth statue coming to Ontario legislature

BEYOND LOCAL: Queen Elizabeth statue coming to Ontario legislature

The statue was conceived as a privately-backed project to be unveiled in 2017, marking the queen's Sapphire Jubilee and the 150th anniversary of Confederation
‘Life changing’: Equine therapy helps clients through trauma

‘Life changing’: Equine therapy helps clients through trauma

Unique program launched in South Georgian Bay connects clients with horses for therapy to address anxiety, depression or trauma symptoms
Special weather statement issued

Special weather statement issued

Environment Canada says heavy rain is expected Monday and Tuesday
'It’s a great venue': Artists excited to return to Kempenfest

'It’s a great venue': Artists excited to return to Kempenfest

Kempenfest continues through the weekend until Monday at 6 p.m.
Hope Haven gives kids 'the feeling that everything’s possible'

Hope Haven gives kids 'the feeling that everything’s possible'

'It's empowering too, because all of the sudden they’re sitting on top of a 1,000-pound animal that they can control, as opposed to being looked down at their whole life when they’re sitting in a chair,' says mom and staff member at Hope Haven
Cut above: Hairstylists help homeless people improve self-esteem

Cut above: Hairstylists help homeless people improve self-esteem

'Everybody is somebody! It could be anybody's brother, sister, son, or daughter. I just feel that they need to be humanized,' says Sharon Smith