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VIDEO: Human composting, an idea that's spreading

VIDEO: Human composting, an idea that's spreading

Although it's not legal anywhere in Canada, composting dead bodies is permitted in a handful of U.S. states. Should Ontario give the green light to this greener alternative to burial and cremation?
OPP seek help locating missing man, 79, last seen in Midland

OPP seek help locating missing man, 79, last seen in Midland

Man who uses a walker was last seen at around noon on April 1
Inflation blamed for $217M price tag for county housing project

Inflation blamed for $217M price tag for county housing project

'Even a one per cent increase on a project this size is $2 million a year. It doesn't take long, unfortunately,' says county official
Potential for 'significant snow' in early spring storm

Potential for 'significant snow' in early spring storm

Colorado low expected to begin affecting region Tuesday, Environment Canada says
Ontario may see non-tech teachers directing new mandatory classes

Ontario may see non-tech teachers directing new mandatory classes

Starting in September, high school students will have to take a course on technology and the skilled trades in Grade 9 or 10 in order to graduate
Could ice age grass freeze Tiny's proposed administrative build?

Could ice age grass freeze Tiny's proposed administrative build?

'An environmental assessment and detailed species at risk study must be thoroughly completed before any shovel is put into the ground at the proposed site,' local naturalist says
Tay looks to clean up 'mumbo-jumbo' collection of bylaws

Tay looks to clean up 'mumbo-jumbo' collection of bylaws

Inconsistencies and common sense wording addressed by planning and development staff during public meeting to update township bylaws set in 2000
'Exciting times' as Keewatin returns to Port McNicoll next month

'Exciting times' as Keewatin returns to Port McNicoll next month

Ship left for Kingston museum last spring, but is now expected to return next month and take turns docking in all four North Simcoe municipalities
Carbon pricing 101: What today's increase could mean for you

Carbon pricing 101: What today's increase could mean for you

The price change on affects the consumer levy, which applies in every province and territory except British Columbia, Quebec and Northwest Territories
LETTER: Aberdeen Blvd. needs stop signs or speed cameras

LETTER: Aberdeen Blvd. needs stop signs or speed cameras

'Every day there is an increased amount of drivers speeding along Aberdeen to avoid having to stop on William St.,' reader writes