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BEYOND LOCAL: Subban launches show showcasing diverse world of hockey

BEYOND LOCAL: Subban launches show showcasing diverse world of hockey

Subban's latest foray is “P.K.'s Places,” a hockey show by Peyton Manning's Omaha Productions for ESPN that puts him at the forefront of a sport eager to embrace and showcase diversity to expand what has long been a predominantly white audience
'He was Canadiana': Lightfoot's music, humility resounded loudly

'He was Canadiana': Lightfoot's music, humility resounded loudly

'I really loved how authentic he was and how real he was,' said Karen Hilfman-Millson, a former St. Paul’s minister, who will be officiant at Lightfoot's funeral
Could 15-minute train service become reality? And if so, when?

Could 15-minute train service become reality? And if so, when?

'Once you get down to a frequency of 15 minutes or less, now it’s starting to become a service that people can rely or count on to get them back and forth,' says professor
Living Lakes Canada photo challenge now underway

Living Lakes Canada photo challenge now underway

Lake Biodiversity Photo Challenge submissions being accepted until July 31
A community, a nation bids heart-felt farewell to Gordon Lightfoot

A community, a nation bids heart-felt farewell to Gordon Lightfoot

'I wouldn't be exaggerating to say that Gordon Lightfoot put Orillia on the map,' longtime band member says as hundreds line up to say goodbye to iconic singer, songwriter
Midland gives downtown shops a free year for sidewalk sales

Midland gives downtown shops a free year for sidewalk sales

Mayor excited for pilot project to put businesses on general liability insurance for sidewalk encroachments; some on council opposed proposed $50 fee in 2024
County compost sale starts Monday at local transfer station

County compost sale starts Monday at local transfer station

Compost, mulch available at county waste facilities from May 8 to 27
COLUMN: Pick wild or buy local? That is the question!

COLUMN: Pick wild or buy local? That is the question!

It's wild leek season and that means a spring harvest that is fraught with controversy, says columnist
LETTER: Real goal should be to replace lawns with gardens

LETTER: Real goal should be to replace lawns with gardens

Reader questions expert's attempt to undermine small movement #NoMowMay, aimed at cutting back on lawn-mowing
CANADA: Queen Elizabeth toonie most popular coin some sellers have seen

CANADA: Queen Elizabeth toonie most popular coin some sellers have seen

The mint produced about five million of the toonies, amounting to about one for every eight Canadians