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CPR, OPP join forces for railway safety initiative

CPR, OPP join forces for railway safety initiative

Nottawasaga OPP has responded to several calls from concerned citizens about people trespassing on the railway tracks
Public school board seeks volunteers for accessibility advisory committee

Public school board seeks volunteers for accessibility advisory committee

People with disabilities and members of families of people with disabilities are encouraged to apply
Champlain Monument could return this summer, says Orillia mayor

Champlain Monument could return this summer, says Orillia mayor

Statue likely to return, but additional components still in the works; 'All the history needs to be included — the good, the bad and the ugly,' mayor says
Police seize over 9,200 cannabis plants during bust in Tiny (4 photos)

Police seize over 9,200 cannabis plants during bust in Tiny (4 photos)

OPP also seized cannabis buds, clones and a loaded .22 calibre rifle, but no charges have been laid at this time
Court adjourned: 'I was all dressed up and there was no place to go,' says lawyer

Court adjourned: 'I was all dressed up and there was no place to go,' says lawyer

Many Ontario Superior Court cases put on hold, provincial court to follow suit April 26
Ferndale Woods student shines at county science fair

Ferndale Woods student shines at county science fair

Lucas Pallen's project — How Do Objects Affect Signal Strength —among highlights at Simcoe County Regional Science and Technology Fair
Kids Help Phone launches strategy to support Black youth distressed by racism, discrimination

Kids Help Phone launches strategy to support Black youth distressed by racism, discrimination

Goal is to best support an increasing number of Black youth contacting Kids Help Phone after experiencing distress from racism and discrimination
School board offering coding, robotics club for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

School board offering coding, robotics club for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Five-week program will focus on providing students with ASD an opportunity to engage in social interactions and build friendships through a shared interest
'Health-care heroes' getting full spa treatment from Hand and Stone

'Health-care heroes' getting full spa treatment from Hand and Stone

'We hear their stress and pain in the media and if we could do something small to help, that’s what we wanted to do,' says owner
Simcoe County to celebrate Earth Day tomorrow

Simcoe County to celebrate Earth Day tomorrow

'Simcoe County is one of the most beautiful places in the world, and Earth Day serves as a reminder that we can all take small steps each day to support our environment,' says warden