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CLOSER LOOK: How school buses are about to get safer

CLOSER LOOK: How school buses are about to get safer

Tonight on 'Closer Look': Mounted cameras that help drivers better detect children standing or walking nearby will be mandatory on all new school buses — but not right away
Trump’s invasion threats violate international law: Canadian ambassador

Trump’s invasion threats violate international law: Canadian ambassador

Canada's ambassador to France says United States President Donald Trump's invasion threats violate international law.
Trump signs order imposing 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum

Trump signs order imposing 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum

Donald Trump has signed executive orders to slap 25 per cent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the United States, including Canadian products, starting March 4 — the same deadline given to Canada to convince the U.S. president to halt his plan for across-the-board duties
Magnanimous mug gifter still a marvelous mystery

Magnanimous mug gifter still a marvelous mystery

New owner of Brenda's Place & Bakery has his theories, but identity of mystery mug gifter still a talking point among restaurant's regulars
Stratford woman launches app aimed at supporting local farms, businesses

Stratford woman launches app aimed at supporting local farms, businesses

Users of the app will find 500+ businesses listed, including a number of Perth County-based ones
Stranded driver 'frustrated' over costly Hwy. 11 pileup towing bill

Stranded driver 'frustrated' over costly Hwy. 11 pileup towing bill

'If individuals requested their own tow companies... we would have had to wait for those companies' availability, which could have further delayed the reopening,' said official
'Well underway': Why Bradford believes it is on track to hit 2051 density targets

'Well underway': Why Bradford believes it is on track to hit 2051 density targets

Director of growth services expects town to grow ‘significantly’ over the next 30 years, even as the number of building permits issued continues to decline
Woman vows to champion mental health in quest for Miss Regional Canada crown

Woman vows to champion mental health in quest for Miss Regional Canada crown

 'I want to be an advocate for other new moms. Your mental health comes first,' says Miss Orillia Katrina Ells-Benoit
'Selfless' local gift giver named Orillia’s 2024 Citizen of the Year

'Selfless' local gift giver named Orillia’s 2024 Citizen of the Year

'There are children who just started crying when they got the gifts, because they don't have things,' says Linda Pearce after earning Citizen of the Year award
Opinion: Health-care workers shouldn’t have to learn to duck

Opinion: Health-care workers shouldn’t have to learn to duck

Retired local physician, Dr. Klaus Jakelski says it’s not surprising health-care workers are leaving the field in droves — given the level of violence and disrespect they face