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Boomers, low birth rates behind dramatic change in labour force

Boomers, low birth rates behind dramatic change in labour force

'At any point in our labour market history of collecting data, we have never seen Canadians working this much,' says economist
Partnership makes Sweetwater Harvest Festival 'sweeter than ever'

Partnership makes Sweetwater Harvest Festival 'sweeter than ever'

'This year, thanks to the Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre and Sainte-Marie among the Hurons, there are even more events and activities for visitors of all ages'
County councillors discuss homelessness funding

County councillors discuss homelessness funding

County has annual funding of $18.7M
SERIES: Churches served as refuge, centre for resistance and advocacy

SERIES: Churches served as refuge, centre for resistance and advocacy

Early Black churches in Ontario played a vital community role by serving as a sanctuary, musical auditorium and spiritual, political and social arena
Winterama guarantees to keep spirits bright this weekend

Winterama guarantees to keep spirits bright this weekend

75th edition of Penetanguishene’s winter festival boasts a wide range of activities spread over three days
Good morning, Midland!

Good morning, Midland!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Barrie escort agency operator convicted of human trafficking

Barrie escort agency operator convicted of human trafficking

'I was truly struck by the internal courage it took all seven women to come forward,' says judge
Preliminary hearing phase begins for teens accused of murder

Preliminary hearing phase begins for teens accused of murder

Victim, 17, shot and killed outside south-end Barrie home Nov. 19, 2021
Orillia OPP adds plate recognition, camera systems to vehicles

Orillia OPP adds plate recognition, camera systems to vehicles

Move allows police to 'display transparency, professionalism, accountability, as well as investigative excellence to our communities'
Fatalities, collisions on Ontario roads increased in 2022

Fatalities, collisions on Ontario roads increased in 2022

Police report increase of 44 motor-vehicle incident fatalities, nearly 14,000 more collisions over 2021