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'Heartbroken' Geneva Park lovers rallying to save iconic facility

'Heartbroken' Geneva Park lovers rallying to save iconic facility

'There is clearly a lot of interest from people who want to preserve what we love and value about Geneva Park,' says local resident who has enjoyed facility for 75 years

Kim Mitchell reminds you to never drive impaired

Snowmobilers are reminded to have a plan to get home safely before they head for a day on the trails
Family of Roberta Place resident launches $50M class-action lawsuit

Family of Roberta Place resident launches $50M class-action lawsuit

The lawsuit comes as COVID cases increased at the Barrie facility and 53 people died as a result
Local teachers bust out of their comfort zones to adapt to virtual lessons

Local teachers bust out of their comfort zones to adapt to virtual lessons

Teachers share unique lesson plans and ideas that have helped keep students engaged; ‘This is totally bizarre for them,’ says teacher of student experience
Tiny inches closer to a 1% blended tax increase

Tiny inches closer to a 1% blended tax increase

Staff presents details of how they arrived at the 1% blended tax rate in Monday's committee of the whole meeting
Penetanguishene hosting virtual Town Dock Secondary Study

Penetanguishene hosting virtual Town Dock Secondary Study

Study to examine potential new uses in the Town Dock area, help guide development, assist in making future investment decisions
Ontario reports 1,848 new COVID cases Sunday

Ontario reports 1,848 new COVID cases Sunday

Today's total includes 300 cases from Toronto, which are the result of a 'data catch-up'
Stats show overall decline in Midland crime numbers

Stats show overall decline in Midland crime numbers

Items on the agenda for Monday's meeting include appointment of new member to the board
CANADA: Ottawa hospital says current standards for process of organ donation are 'acceptable'

CANADA: Ottawa hospital says current standards for process of organ donation are 'acceptable'

Researchers found that the classic 'flatline' of death is not straightforward, but does not affect the process
2020 tied 2016 as hottest year on record

2020 tied 2016 as hottest year on record

2011 to 2020 was the warmest decade recorded