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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
Ontario minimum wage to increase Oct. 1 to $17.20 an hour

Ontario minimum wage to increase Oct. 1 to $17.20 an hour

The annual increase is tied to inflation and is a boost of 3.9 per cent from the current rate of $16.55 per hour
Traffic stop yields cocaine and weapon, driver charged

Traffic stop yields cocaine and weapon, driver charged

Routine traffic stop landed driver in hot water with police; man is facing several charges
OPP canine unit, helicopter join search for missing man

OPP canine unit, helicopter join search for missing man

Man was last seen near Skyways Motel in Gravenhurst at about 1 a.m. Friday, say Bracebridge OPP
LETTER: Premiers to blame for federal carbon pricing

LETTER: Premiers to blame for federal carbon pricing

'The federal carbon pricing is in effect only in those provinces that do not have their own carbon-reducing legislation in place,' says letter writer
COLUMN: Tree planting a timely endeavour but worth the wait

COLUMN: Tree planting a timely endeavour but worth the wait

'Watching a forest grow is a slow but enjoyable process,' explains Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority official
Good morning, Midland!

Good morning, Midland!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
BEYOND LOCAL: Don't let the new car smell go to your head when borrowing to buy a car

BEYOND LOCAL: Don't let the new car smell go to your head when borrowing to buy a car

When shopping for a car, the numbers can come fast and furious and they can add up quickly
COLUMN: Raonic lit his rocket to tennis stardom in area

COLUMN: Raonic lit his rocket to tennis stardom in area

'To be there to capture it in photos has always been one of the highlights of my career,' writes reporter Kevin Lamb