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Fatherless Day: How this Toronto group supports locals who have lost a parent

Fatherless Day: How this Toronto group supports locals who have lost a parent

Hosted by The Parentless Club, organizers brought residents together at Bellwoods Brewery for an afternoon of drinks and socializing on Sunday
Sleeping with a hammer: Barrie seniors 'petrified' after apartment robberies

Sleeping with a hammer: Barrie seniors 'petrified' after apartment robberies

Hanmer Street residents say thieves methodically went through belongings, including Christmas decorations; they even took 87-year-old woman's gold tooth
Orillia pitcher helps Nebraska win back-to-back Big Ten titles

Orillia pitcher helps Nebraska win back-to-back Big Ten titles

After battling early struggles and injuries, Caleb Clark has emerged as a key player for Nebraska’s championship-winning baseball team
Dance on Dutch street leads to a lifetime of love for Canadian war bride

Dance on Dutch street leads to a lifetime of love for Canadian war bride

Pelham centenarian Eve Fenwick reflects on her youth under Nazi occupation and her postwar life in Canada. At age 100, she remains sharp-witted and engaged with the world around her
Jason McCoy and friends unveil new artist-driven record label

Jason McCoy and friends unveil new artist-driven record label

With focus on collaboration, SkySong Records promises fresh approach to Canadian music scene; 'we aren’t weighed down by a big machine mechanism,' says McCoy
Sobering stats: Alcohol linked to over 100 deaths each year in Halton

Sobering stats: Alcohol linked to over 100 deaths each year in Halton

Highlights from 2025 report on alcohol use across the region
From a simple wave to a roaring Georgetown tradition: Father’s Day Ride for Seniors rolls through town

From a simple wave to a roaring Georgetown tradition: Father’s Day Ride for Seniors rolls through town

'The residents look forward to it and you see their smiles -- it means so much for us. It’s a rewarding experience'
Hespeler Legion car show helps support Cambridge veterans (15 photos)

Hespeler Legion car show helps support Cambridge veterans (15 photos)

Mayor, residents note positive shift in Midland’s downtown atmosphere

Mayor, residents note positive shift in Midland’s downtown atmosphere

Residents and businesses approach town to express relief that downtown core feels safer; mayor points to various factors that are helping
Barrie residents embrace live music and lakeside vibes at Troubadour Festival

Barrie residents embrace live music and lakeside vibes at Troubadour Festival

A new chapter began for local musicians in Barrie this weekend as the revamped Troubadour Festival introduced its Local Opener Showcase alongside performances from top Canadian artists