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BEYOND LOCAL: Consciousness a 'realistic possibility' in birds, fish, squid and bees, scholars say

BEYOND LOCAL: Consciousness a 'realistic possibility' in birds, fish, squid and bees, scholars say

The declaration rests on recent scientific studies that show garter snakes can recognize their own scent, crows can report what they see, octopi can avoid pain and fruit flies can sleep — and they sleep best when they're with other fruit flies
Gerry Dee stuck in Hwy. 400 crash; Orillia Opera House show postponed

Gerry Dee stuck in Hwy. 400 crash; Orillia Opera House show postponed

'People were just hanging out, chatting and having a few laughs anyway,' said patron after Friday night show was unexpectedly postponed
Maple syrup festival drips sweet success for Elmvale sugar-maker

Maple syrup festival drips sweet success for Elmvale sugar-maker

'Growing up in Elmvale, the festival signalled the beginning of spring while celebrating the maple syrup producers and local creators,' says local councillor
Area man battling 'devastating' injuries after Highway 12 crash

Area man battling 'devastating' injuries after Highway 12 crash

'It's really hard to see him in that state,' says sister of Rielly Swailes, who is in a medically induced coma; a fundraiser has been created to help with medical bills
OPP reviewing officer's conduct at Alliston anti-Trudeau rally

OPP reviewing officer's conduct at Alliston anti-Trudeau rally

'The video has raised concerns about professionalism and depicts opinions that are not in line with the OPP’s values,' police agency says
Midland CAO named in lawsuit linked to past job at other municipality

Midland CAO named in lawsuit linked to past job at other municipality

Lawsuit by former treasurer states 'Bunn and the township engaged in outrageous or flagrant conduct calculated to cause harm, which resulted in a visible and provable illness'
Tiny's 'unique speed limit' encourages drivers to slow down

Tiny's 'unique speed limit' encourages drivers to slow down

Public works director shares safety announcements for speed limits on water and roads along Tiny Township western shore during council meeting
Southern Georgian Bay OPP warns of increase in home services scams

Southern Georgian Bay OPP warns of increase in home services scams

Police provide tips to avoid falling victim
Man suffers 'life-altering injuries' after being struck by train

Man suffers 'life-altering injuries' after being struck by train

Man, 46, airlifted to trauma centre following incident Friday morning in Alliston
County selling compost for most of May

County selling compost for most of May

Mulch will also be available while quantities last from May 6 to 25