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BRUTON: Face of Christmas changing with the times

BRUTON: Face of Christmas changing with the times

Today marks reporter Bob Bruton's first Christmas since the passing of his mom, but it's also the first celebrated with his young grandson
PLAYING FIELD: Flyers helped open Swedish floodgates

PLAYING FIELD: Flyers helped open Swedish floodgates

Star Cup took place 50 years ago this week and included team featuring defenceman Borje Salming, who would soon embark on Hall of Fame career with the Leafs
CHEF'S TABLE: Cookie exchange becomes festive tradition

CHEF'S TABLE: Cookie exchange becomes festive tradition

Food columnist and his daughter share popular family recipe
EVERYTHING KING: Even Christmas lovers have their breaking point

EVERYTHING KING: Even Christmas lovers have their breaking point

From eggnog and sprinkles to movies, music and decor, in this week's Christmas column, Wendy lays it all on the line with some perhaps controversial admissions
COLUMN: Proud mama moments come in two little bunches

COLUMN: Proud mama moments come in two little bunches

With two young kids who still believe in Santa, reporter Nikki Cole says she works hard to ensure magic of Christmas shines bright, and that also means helping the less fortunate
SCENE SETTER: Local artists reflect community at MacLaren

SCENE SETTER: Local artists reflect community at MacLaren

Sensing and Belonging exhibition, featuring Elmvale's Carson Bowering and Alliston's Kim Brett, on display until Feb. 19, 2023
EVERYTHING KING: Harry, Meghan doc series given royal flush

EVERYTHING KING: Harry, Meghan doc series given royal flush

After three episodes of the Netflix documentary Harry and Meghan about the former royals, Wendy is bowing out
COLUMN: 'Strong mayors' legislation an unneeded flex

COLUMN: 'Strong mayors' legislation an unneeded flex

Mayors receiving new powers should instead learn how to build consensus, not be given ability to veto council decisions, writes city hall reporter Bob Bruton
PLAYING FIELD: Post-pandemic effects cause mixed results on ice

PLAYING FIELD: Post-pandemic effects cause mixed results on ice

Every OHL player born in 2003 and 2004 'had a vital year ripped away from him,' says sports columnist; Colts host Sudbury Wolves tonight at Sadlon Arena
CHEF'S TABLE: Cookbooks can reveal family food secrets

CHEF'S TABLE: Cookbooks can reveal family food secrets

'To me, a cookbook shelf has always seemed to be a subtle way of peeking into a person’s life,' writes food columnist