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Ontario reports 422 new COVID cases Monday

Ontario reports 422 new COVID cases Monday

11 million Ontarians are now fully vaccinated
Big Bay Point community pays tribute to 'angel of Lake Simcoe' (6 photos)

Big Bay Point community pays tribute to 'angel of Lake Simcoe' (6 photos)

Memorial plaque honouring Mary Jane Brinkos described as 'anchored in the water. It’s got that sparkle that Mary Jane had. It’s solid and sturdy, and that’s also reflective of Mary Jane'
OUTDOORS: Flocking blackbirds are autumn icons heralding change

OUTDOORS: Flocking blackbirds are autumn icons heralding change

Natural icons, or signs of seasonal shifts, have become a series of markers confirming that Nature has carried on, says columnist
COLUMN: Put away the bats and cobwebs, bust out the holly and garland

COLUMN: Put away the bats and cobwebs, bust out the holly and garland

'Our tree likely won’t go up for just over a week, but the bins are being pulled out this week,' says reporter and die-hard Christmas fan
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Make today great!
South-end neighbours will get to say their piece on proposed gun range

South-end neighbours will get to say their piece on proposed gun range

'Community engagement and feedback is critical, in my opinion, so that council can make the appropriate decision when the time comes,' says ward councillor
Harold Ballard Jr.: Scion of notable sports character and artist (5 photos)

Harold Ballard Jr.: Scion of notable sports character and artist (5 photos)

Caught between great inheritance in the sports world and an artistic career, he chose the latter
Museum hosts virtual education series on Canadian military history

Museum hosts virtual education series on Canadian military history

This series will explore a number of important topics with each session being led by an expert guest speaker or historian
Teens suffer serious injuries in fiery crash overnight on County Road 27

Teens suffer serious injuries in fiery crash overnight on County Road 27

Police are looking for anyone that may have witnesses the collision. The teens were taken to Toronto-area trauma centres
Chantal Kreviazuk bringing holiday spirit to the region later this year

Chantal Kreviazuk bringing holiday spirit to the region later this year

The Winnipeg-born artist is scheduled to appear at the Midland Cultural Centre on Dec. 11