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Former HRC residents 'want the buildings torn down'

Former HRC residents 'want the buildings torn down'

Survivors have concerns about the idea of the property being used for long-term care; MPP expecting update on Memorial Avenue site soon
Here's a look at what Ontario's new lockdown rules will mean

Here's a look at what Ontario's new lockdown rules will mean

The rules also allow for outdoor fitness classes in grey zones and increase outdoor capacity for weddings and funerals for all colour zones
New cafe-style craft brewery shop all over the map, opens downtown this weekend

New cafe-style craft brewery shop all over the map, opens downtown this weekend

'We want people to come in and have a chat with each other, talking about their experiences with beers, spirits and wine and try new ones or enjoy their favourites,' says owner
Collingwood council considering rainbow crosswalk

Collingwood council considering rainbow crosswalk

Town's Rainbow Club has offered to fund-raise part of the cost of the crosswalk
Virtual Q&A to offer insight on food safety for upcoming farmers' market season

Virtual Q&A to offer insight on food safety for upcoming farmers' market season

Health unit and market managers will provide information on food safety requirements and how vendors can register to take part
LETTER: Milligan's Pond cleanup highlights need for housing in Barrie

LETTER: Milligan's Pond cleanup highlights need for housing in Barrie

'Barrie needs sustainable housing options ... that honour people's dignity, autonomy and self-determination, and foster a supportive community,' say officials
Cannabis production sparks concerns in Oro-Medonte

Cannabis production sparks concerns in Oro-Medonte

'The main problem here is the federal government is not following through on its commitment either for licensing or supervising,' says Harry Hughes
‘We cannot tolerate... threatening behaviour’; Anti-mask protest at Angus school causes stir

‘We cannot tolerate... threatening behaviour’; Anti-mask protest at Angus school causes stir

According to Our Lady of Grace principal Saundra Reynolds, protesters were not members of the school community
Regions could face stricter shutdown measures if COVID cases climb 'rapidly'

Regions could face stricter shutdown measures if COVID cases climb 'rapidly'

The province updated its emergency brake protocol so local regions can be put under the January shutdown measures if requested by regional medical officers of health
Codrington school's Global Action Team comes to animal shelter's rescue (6 photos)

Codrington school's Global Action Team comes to animal shelter's rescue (6 photos)

'This is one of the best opportunities that have ever come to me,' says 10-year-old student