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Barrie library gets painting back after more than 30 years

Barrie library gets painting back after more than 30 years

You used to be able to check out paintings from the library, but apparently not everyone brought them back on time
Couple describes gruelling trek to get to camp (3 photos)

Couple describes gruelling trek to get to camp (3 photos)

Rally urges Transport Canada to revive defunct Sault-to-Hearst passenger rail service
Don't trust your call display, say cops

Don't trust your call display, say cops

OPP is advising you that scammers are using an OPP phone number to make threatening and harassing phone calls to pdeople. These scammers are claiming to be from immigration and are telling you to send them money or you will risk deportation.
Timmins still trying to bring Syrian refugees to town

Timmins still trying to bring Syrian refugees to town

City's multicultural centre is 'frustrated'
Wynne praises ONR during tour stop

Wynne praises ONR during tour stop

"The passenger cars don't look refurbished, they look new."  
Innisfil wells run dry during drought conditions

Innisfil wells run dry during drought conditions

For the first time in recent memory, the Town of Innisfil is offering to supply water to residents whose wells have run dry this summer.
Mom of the House: Different ways of thinking about healthy lunches

Mom of the House: Different ways of thinking about healthy lunches

"The lunch is like a beacon of love from home"
Darkness to light: How Monica Pitre made Cloud Walking (3 photos)

Darkness to light: How Monica Pitre made Cloud Walking (3 photos)

Local-born artist Monica Pitre has an exhibition running at 180 Projects, she shared her life story and how the work came about
Crossing Canada one step at a time

Crossing Canada one step at a time

I feel so much stronger as a person now...
Ontario Invests $3.7 Million to Expand Farming in the North

Ontario Invests $3.7 Million to Expand Farming in the North

Funding to clear and improve lands will help diversify the region’s economy