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From alpacas to ziplining, Oro-Medonte offers epic adventures

From alpacas to ziplining, Oro-Medonte offers epic adventures

Whether you’re planning an activity for your family, a group of friends or a special someone, you’ll find a unique rural experience right at your doorstep, official says
Good morning, Innisfil!

Good morning, Innisfil!

Take a moment to notice the beauty around you
OPINION: Why the outdoors should be an integral part of every early learning and child-care program

OPINION: Why the outdoors should be an integral part of every early learning and child-care program

Beyond the many known benefits of outdoor education, COVID-19 has highlighted the outdoors as an environment which mitigates the risk of spreading airborne viruses
Historic Queen's in downtown Barrie starts to liven things up with live music

Historic Queen's in downtown Barrie starts to liven things up with live music

'For us, (live music) may bring in some customers we’ve never had before and it helps to broaden our horizons a little bit,' says manager
Take a swing at new program for youth at Innisfil Creek Golf Course

Take a swing at new program for youth at Innisfil Creek Golf Course

Local golf clubs Innisfil Creek and Tangle Creek are taking part in the program which helps youth and their families get on the green for a good cause
Probe of Superior Propane fire, explosions expected to take days

Probe of Superior Propane fire, explosions expected to take days

‘It’s truly a scientific, methodical process and it’s slow and steady wins the race,’ says deputy fire chief
40,000 blood donors needed this summer across Canada as demand increases

40,000 blood donors needed this summer across Canada as demand increases

Donations decreased during the pandemic, while demand is increasing as surgeries resume
Ask an Expert series will focus on 'new ways of working'

Ask an Expert series will focus on 'new ways of working'

The August forum, hosted by the County of Simcoe, is part of a two-part mini-series on transitioning work models
Farm fresh heritage in Muskoka (5 photos)

Farm fresh heritage in Muskoka (5 photos)

Travel columnist Andrew Hind takes a visit to Brooklands Farm in Muskoka, run by a fifth generation family
Ontario reports 258 new COVID cases Saturday

Ontario reports 258 new COVID cases Saturday

Today's update also includes 137 recoveries and 6 deaths