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80 years after Dieppe, postcards share stories of soldiers who died

80 years after Dieppe, postcards share stories of soldiers who died

The Juno Beach Centre Association has sent 400 unique postcards to addresses across the country that share the name and fate of a serviceman whose records show once lived in those places.
COLUMN: Killdeer are noisy and dramatic, but clever (9 photos)

COLUMN: Killdeer are noisy and dramatic, but clever (9 photos)

These chatty plovers will act as if they're injured to distract predators from nests, columnist explains
Good morning, Midland!

Good morning, Midland!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Fewer Indigenous-language speakers, but younger people are learning

Fewer Indigenous-language speakers, but younger people are learning

The number of generation Alpha members — children aged eight or younger — who can speak an Indigenous language grew from 11,715 to 28,755
Candlelighters make quite a splash at local Dragon Boat Festival

Candlelighters make quite a splash at local Dragon Boat Festival

'This will help with families of kids that have cancer,' says founder of group whose team placed 3rd in platinum division
'Everyone deserves safe, affordable, hopeful place to call home'

'Everyone deserves safe, affordable, hopeful place to call home'

Shipping containers being turned into housing at Lucy's Place on Essa Road as group seeks unique ways to alleviate Barrie's housing crisis
Huronia Players applaud 'integral' Trillium grant of $32,800

Huronia Players applaud 'integral' Trillium grant of $32,800

Mayor 'grateful to Trillium Foundation for its help in sustaining an institution that’s become part of the fabric of the community'
Police shoot man in Orillia while attempting arrest

Police shoot man in Orillia while attempting arrest

SIU investigating after incident Saturday in Sundial Lakeview retirement home parking lot
CHEF'S TABLE: Tis the season of festivals, fairs and food

CHEF'S TABLE: Tis the season of festivals, fairs and food

'As a child, I remember all the sights and smells of my first harvest festival. The scent of popcorn lingering with the sultry aroma of deep-fried goodies was intoxicating,' says food columnist
Deal freeing Catholic entities from $25M payment to survivors released

Deal freeing Catholic entities from $25M payment to survivors released

The residential schools settlement obligated the 48 Catholic entities involved to pay $79 million, which was broken into three parts, including making "best efforts" to raise $25 million for residential school survivors