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BEYOND LOCAL: Woman raising awareness after dogs get caught in snares

BEYOND LOCAL: Woman raising awareness after dogs get caught in snares

'I know sometimes people assume if you’re on Crown Land that you can let your dogs run, but it’s really important that we either keep dogs on leash or that you have a solid recall with your animal,' says fur council president
From coder to cook: Local program helps chef succeed

From coder to cook: Local program helps chef succeed

Culinary internship program run through the Collingwood Youth Centre starts up again Jan. 13; applications now open
COLUMN: Brightening your days through the winter blues

COLUMN: Brightening your days through the winter blues

The dark can be a heavy thing to carry. Light isn't just about survival; it's about the spirit, writer notes
'Christmas present': Local teen teeing up for World Junior Challenge

'Christmas present': Local teen teeing up for World Junior Challenge

Spencer Shropshire to compete at international tournament in January; 'I've always liked the challenge. You can never really get too good,' he says
Ralphy's Retreat gives 'sensitive, misunderstood' pigs a permanent home

Ralphy's Retreat gives 'sensitive, misunderstood' pigs a permanent home

'We have amazing volunteers. Their love for the animals is unbelievable,' says Shannon Leguizamon, volunteer manager of the Waverley animal sanctuary that's home to nearly 120 animals
Flock to Tiffin Centre, join in on annual bird count

Flock to Tiffin Centre, join in on annual bird count

Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority urging residents to attend Jan. 2 event
POLL: Most say Trudeau should go, and want early election

POLL: Most say Trudeau should go, and want early election

After a turbulent week in Ottawa, very large majorities of readers say that Canada needs a federal election before October of 2025, the latest date it could legally be held, and also that it's time for Justin Trudeau to announce plans to end his term as leader of the federal Liberals
Local magician pulls new holiday magic show out of his hat

Local magician pulls new holiday magic show out of his hat

Phil DaCosta, an award-winning master of the sleight-of-hand, brings Dear Santa, I Can Explain - A Holiday Magic Show! to The Loft Art Space in Barrie on Dec. 28
COLUMN: Holly has holy roots in many religions

COLUMN: Holly has holy roots in many religions

This evergreen has long been revered and celebrated among everyone from pagans and Romans to Christians
BEYOND LOCAL: Man found guilty, again, of attempted murder in 2018 incident

BEYOND LOCAL: Man found guilty, again, of attempted murder in 2018 incident

Conviction follows second trial ordered by Ontario Court of Appeal