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BEYOND LOCAL: Consciousness a 'realistic possibility' in birds, fish, squid and bees, scholars say

BEYOND LOCAL: Consciousness a 'realistic possibility' in birds, fish, squid and bees, scholars say

The declaration rests on recent scientific studies that show garter snakes can recognize their own scent, crows can report what they see, octopi can avoid pain and fruit flies can sleep — and they sleep best when they're with other fruit flies
Gerry Dee stuck in Hwy. 400 crash; Orillia Opera House show postponed

Gerry Dee stuck in Hwy. 400 crash; Orillia Opera House show postponed

'People were just hanging out, chatting and having a few laughs anyway,' said patron after Friday night show was unexpectedly postponed
Under the hood of Honda's $15B mega-investment in province

Under the hood of Honda's $15B mega-investment in province

New manufacturing facilities will form 'Canada's first comprehensive electric vehicle supply chain,' governments say
'A little wacky': Tim Hortons to stage 'The Last Timbit' musical

'A little wacky': Tim Hortons to stage 'The Last Timbit' musical

In the last year, Tim Hortons has also treated cottaging Canadians to a boat drive-thru, revived its beloved Dutchie doughnut and launched flatbread pizzas
Crash closes Hwy. 400 in both directions near Cookstown

Crash closes Hwy. 400 in both directions near Cookstown

Emergency crews responded to the incident, which occurred between county roads 88 and 89, Friday evening
Orillia man battling 'devastating' injuries after Highway 12 crash

Orillia man battling 'devastating' injuries after Highway 12 crash

'It's really hard to see him in that state,' says sister of Rielly Swailes, who is in a medically induced coma; a fundraiser has been created to help with medical bills
COLUMN: Double-double pepperoni? Stick to coffee, doughnuts

COLUMN: Double-double pepperoni? Stick to coffee, doughnuts

In this week's column Wendy questions the reasoning behind the latest menu item at Tim Hortons
Maple syrup festival drips sweet success for Elmvale sugar-maker

Maple syrup festival drips sweet success for Elmvale sugar-maker

'Growing up in Elmvale, the festival signalled the beginning of spring while celebrating the maple syrup producers and local creators,' says local councillor
Avid photographer turns focus to camera collection's next owner

Avid photographer turns focus to camera collection's next owner

Sandycove Acres resident agreed to take more than 30 pieces in all, some dating back well over half a century, off the hands of a friend back in March
OPP reviewing officer's conduct at Alliston anti-Trudeau rally

OPP reviewing officer's conduct at Alliston anti-Trudeau rally

'The video has raised concerns about professionalism and depicts opinions that are not in line with the OPP’s values,' police agency says