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Leacock student humour competition accepting submissions

Leacock student humour competition accepting submissions

Entries from Ontario students aged between 14 and 19 will be accepted until April 15
Tiny clicks with growing support of digital media circulation

Tiny clicks with growing support of digital media circulation

‘The legislation obviously doesn’t reflect the new reality that we’re living with in Ontario,’ says CAO on joining municipalities for publication amendment following Metroland bankruptcy
New '2+1' Highway 11 will save lives and money, says study

New '2+1' Highway 11 will save lives and money, says study

'The addition of regular passing lanes and the reduced risk of serious collisions will result in fewer delays for motorists,' says study
BEYOND LOCAL: Kangaroo that escaped handlers in area east of Toronto apprehended

BEYOND LOCAL: Kangaroo that escaped handlers in area east of Toronto apprehended

Police have said the kangaroo was on a journey to Quebec when the delivery driver made a pit stop at the Oshawa Zoo to let the animal stretch its legs
Health unit offers tips for staying healthy over holidays

Health unit offers tips for staying healthy over holidays

Practise safe food preparation, get family involved in staying active, says health unit
TRILLIUM TALK: Behind the scenes of Bonnie Crombie's big win

TRILLIUM TALK: Behind the scenes of Bonnie Crombie's big win

In a special Monday edition of our weekly briefing from Queen's Park, Jessica Smith Cross of The Trillium explains what is next for the new leader of the Ontario Liberals
Lakehead has 'incredibly exciting' plans for local campus growth

Lakehead has 'incredibly exciting' plans for local campus growth

Orillia campus official says long-term growth includes 'thriving space for students' with three more academic buildings, each costing upwards of $30 million
Cured through drug trial, 'odd fellow' finds new home as barn cat

Cured through drug trial, 'odd fellow' finds new home as barn cat

Levi came to Barrie’s Street Cats Rescue last January and things weren't looking good, but he's since been taken in by Ralphy’s Retreat Animal Sanctuary
Good morning, Midland!

Good morning, Midland!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
BEYOND LOCAL: The hidden environmental cost of your overflowing email inbox

BEYOND LOCAL: The hidden environmental cost of your overflowing email inbox

Your overflowing email inbox is a lesser-known climate villain, consuming energy and collectively producing hundreds of thousands of tonnes of carbon dioxide every day for years, even decades