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In an age of extinction, how can Canada curb its ivory trade?

In an age of extinction, how can Canada curb its ivory trade?

Canada is considering cracking down on the trade of African elephant ivory, but is asking Canadians to weigh in on how far it should go.
Lots of great underwater adventures to be found in Simcoe County, diver says (6 photos)

Lots of great underwater adventures to be found in Simcoe County, diver says (6 photos)

'I found an old shipwreck about two months ago that no one’s ever found before… or no one has at least never talked about before,' says Barrie scuba expert
Driver escapes van fire on Highway 400

Driver escapes van fire on Highway 400

'The driver smelled smoke… and watched the vehicle get consumed by flames,' says OPP sergeant
New E-bike shop rolls into town (7 photos)

New E-bike shop rolls into town (7 photos)

The new e-bike shop opened just two months ago in Cookstown
COLUMN: Summer salads you’ll love!

COLUMN: Summer salads you’ll love!

In her weekly column, nutritionist Nonie De Long offers up recipes for tasty salads to try this season
Check out the Brain Exhibit at Friday Harbour in Innisfil

Check out the Brain Exhibit at Friday Harbour in Innisfil

The exhibit is on today at Friday Harbour from noon to 4 p.m.
Georgian Bay Steam club keeps rolling through the pandemic

Georgian Bay Steam club keeps rolling through the pandemic

Members-only meeting was an opportunity to connect, and remember
Ontario reports 218 new COVID cases Sunday

Ontario reports 218 new COVID cases Sunday

Today's update also includes 155 recoveries and two deaths
Kat Chabot set to open Tottenham's Sunday Concerts in the Park this afternoon

Kat Chabot set to open Tottenham's Sunday Concerts in the Park this afternoon

Barrie musician will hit the stage at 2 p.m., at the Keogh Park bandshell
BEYOND LOCAL: The difference between sex and gender, and why both matter in health research

BEYOND LOCAL: The difference between sex and gender, and why both matter in health research

Both sex and gender analysis are crucial to health research to enable access to appropriate health information, diagnoses and care for gender-diverse populations