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Months after fire, businesses in Cookstown plaza are 'happy' to reopen

Months after fire, businesses in Cookstown plaza are 'happy' to reopen

Emergency crews were called to the Queen Street Foodland location shortly before 6 a.m. on July 5; smoke damage had caused all units to be temporarily shuttered
Teen crashes stolen car in Barrie's south end: police

Teen crashes stolen car in Barrie's south end: police

Vehicle was allegedly stolen from outside gas station in Big Bay Point Road and Yonge Street area just before 1 a.m., then crashed on Pine Drive
COLUMN: Resolve to reduce carbon footprint in 2025

COLUMN: Resolve to reduce carbon footprint in 2025

Greys for Green member offers tips for making sustainability a priority
Four events you have to check out in South Simcoe this weekend

Four events you have to check out in South Simcoe this weekend

From a board game cafe in Innisfil to the Bradford mayor's annual levee, there's plenty to do in the area over the coming days, editor writes
LETTER: Ford deserves some of the 'outrage' over affordability

LETTER: Ford deserves some of the 'outrage' over affordability

'Doug Ford’s focus on expanding alcohol availability is yet another example of his government’s lack of vision for Ontario’s future,' says reader
Local teacher awarded fellowship for bringing geography to life

Local teacher awarded fellowship for bringing geography to life

York Region teacher Joanna Thompson-Anselm has earned two prestigious accolades: The National Geographic Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship for 2024 and Gilles Gagnier Medal
Good morning, Bradford! Here's today's weather!

Good morning, Bradford! Here's today's weather!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Popular Arrowhead skating trail on ice due to warm, rainy weather

Popular Arrowhead skating trail on ice due to warm, rainy weather

Visitors can check out hiking trails at the provincial park while awaiting the opening of outdoor skating trails
Fire destroys homeless person's structure near Newmarket heritage home

Fire destroys homeless person's structure near Newmarket heritage home

Small encampment had been set up in a wooded area behind vacant Bogart House on Leslie Street
Injured bear cub taken on 10-hour road trip, fed Taco Bell, now hibernating

Injured bear cub taken on 10-hour road trip, fed Taco Bell, now hibernating

In August, the cub's story gained attention after rescuers transported it from Cochrane to Windsor