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BEYOND LOCAL: Why do we love puzzles like Wordle and Scrabble and are they good for our brains?

BEYOND LOCAL: Why do we love puzzles like Wordle and Scrabble and are they good for our brains?

Wordle is the latest word game to captivate millions
5 years sober, area resident shares 'life-changing' impact of shelter

5 years sober, area resident shares 'life-changing' impact of shelter

Registration now open for Coldest Night of the Year virtual walk, which raises funds in Collingwood for Home Horizon
Area MP worried health agency's use of cellphone data infringes upon privacy rights

Area MP worried health agency's use of cellphone data infringes upon privacy rights

'There’s been a pattern of overreach on the part of governments,' says Brassard, who is also the ethics critic
CANADA: Thousands gather at Parliament for protest against vaccine mandates

CANADA: Thousands gather at Parliament for protest against vaccine mandates

Several in attendance said the gathering wouldn't likely be a one day protest and promised to stay parked by Parliament until vaccine mandate and public-health restrictions are lifted
Local residents should not fear grocery shortages: retail council

Local residents should not fear grocery shortages: retail council

'Canadians should have no concerns about food availability,' says Retail Council official, noting grocers are adept at dealing with challenges
LETTER: Equitable solution for rec centre connundrum must be found without hiking user fees

LETTER: Equitable solution for rec centre connundrum must be found without hiking user fees

Neighbouring municipalities have an obligation to help fund the rec centre, writer says, but 'when users are receiving the same service, the cost should be the same'
Forest redeveloped in hopes once-endangered birds will flock to area (8 photos)

Forest redeveloped in hopes once-endangered birds will flock to area (8 photos)

Midhurst site identified as ideal habitat for Kirtland's warbler, which 'was sort of clinging to its existence through most of the 20th century,' says ecologist
Province reports 597 people in ICU with COVID-19 and 58 deaths

Province reports 597 people in ICU with COVID-19 and 58 deaths

Ontario Health has reported 4,855 new COVID-19 cases, although new cases counts may be underestimated due to limits on who can be tested
Rodney O. Stokes, pioneering Midland photographer (5 photos)

Rodney O. Stokes, pioneering Midland photographer (5 photos)

While perhaps better known, J.W. Bald actually took over Stokes' King Street business