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One east-end tree has been giving its limb to causes for months

One east-end tree has been giving its limb to causes for months

The tree may be in front of Janet McFarland's home, but she says it's become a symbol for the community around her
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Ontario extends emergency order to April 13

Ontario extends emergency order to April 13

Closes all outdoor recreational amenities across province
William Street making noise for RVH health-care workers

William Street making noise for RVH health-care workers

'My husband and I just moved to this house in October, so we're brand new to the neighbourhood, and we just feel like we hit the jackpot when it comes to community,' says William Street resident
City CAO updates council on COVID-19 crisis during 'ever-changing landscape'

City CAO updates council on COVID-19 crisis during 'ever-changing landscape'

'Decisions that we made have always been grounded in the best science and information that is available, in concert with our partners with the health unit,' says Prowse
City council holds its first electronic meeting

City council holds its first electronic meeting

'During the course of the emergency, this will be our meeting format going forward,' says city clerk
Leacock Gala cancelled, but coveted award still up for grabs

Leacock Gala cancelled, but coveted award still up for grabs

Judging of the 84 submitted books will continue and the winner will be announced June 5; Achievements will be celebrated at 2021 Gala
Bradford woman sews over 100 masks for front-line workers (4 photos)

Bradford woman sews over 100 masks for front-line workers (4 photos)

Area businesswoman puts sewing skills to good use, making masks for front line workers
‘Frankie Flowers’ getting back to his roots this spring (8 photos)

‘Frankie Flowers’ getting back to his roots this spring (8 photos)

Bradford's 'Frankie Flowers' shares some of his expert tips for growing your own food
COVID-19 is deadly in nursing homes, staff and health unit working to keep virus out

COVID-19 is deadly in nursing homes, staff and health unit working to keep virus out

'What disturbs me and concerns me is the likelihood of having a severe outcome, the likelihood of having deaths,' said Dr. Charles Gardner, medical officer of health for Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit