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Serious snowmobile crash closes trail in Tay Township

Serious snowmobile crash closes trail in Tay Township

Trail 309 closed at Elliott Side Road following crash Saturday afternoon
Local authors share 'deep thoughts' to combat mental health struggles

Local authors share 'deep thoughts' to combat mental health struggles

'We hope this is a book people can come back to if they are going through a certain event in their life,' says co-author of Deep Thoughts from The Shallow Pool
COLUMN: Time to read! Here are my top five books of 2024

COLUMN: Time to read! Here are my top five books of 2024

'Reading is the best. It’s the one activity that can take you so many places without ever leaving your house,' writes columnist
Upcoming Tiny budget approval to address resident's concerns over septage, property taxes

Upcoming Tiny budget approval to address resident's concerns over septage, property taxes

'My costs have doubled due to this situation,' says resident who relies on a holding tank that needs to be pumped out monthly
Lake-effect snowstorms could intensify as planet warms

Lake-effect snowstorms could intensify as planet warms

'The Gravenhurst apocalyptic metre-and-a-half of snow was a late November, early December event ... but with a warming climate, those events could linger,' says meteorologist
COLUMN: Hockey Canada’s 'questionable' roster decisions on full display

COLUMN: Hockey Canada’s 'questionable' roster decisions on full display

Canada 'generally lacked cohesion, struggled to score even against some of the tournament’s weaker teams and, most critically, showed a lack of discipline,' says columnist
POLL: Choice of winter pastime shows cultural, political divides

POLL: Choice of winter pastime shows cultural, political divides

This week, we asked people whether they'd choose downhill skiing, cross-country skiing or snowmobiling. The differences are revealing in their relationship to politics and culture
Gateway offering seniors chance to learn how to use tech gadgets

Gateway offering seniors chance to learn how to use tech gadgets

Gateway Centre for Learning's digital device instruction sessions slated for Jan. 23 in Penetanguishene
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 letter writer
BEYOND LOCAL: Some of Ontario's new laws that came into effect Jan. 1

BEYOND LOCAL: Some of Ontario's new laws that came into effect Jan. 1

Government is capping child-care fees at $22 per day for families with children in centres that are enrolled in the national $10-a-day program