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Got bored kids and a tight budget? These ideas may keep them busy this week

Got bored kids and a tight budget? These ideas may keep them busy this week

There are plenty of inexpensive options available this week for nickel-pinching South Simcoe families, writes editor
Annual Polar Plunge a cool way to support local charities, start a new year

Annual Polar Plunge a cool way to support local charities, start a new year

'You get out, you’re cold and shivering, but when you warm up you feel good,' said Polar Plunge organizer
Balloon drop flop mars Orillia New Year's Eve bash (10 photos)

Balloon drop flop mars Orillia New Year's Eve bash (10 photos)

'It would be a miracle if we don’t end up on the Jimmy Fallon show for ‘the worst New Year’s balloon drop,' said one parent; 2,500 people enjoyed the annual event
Bradford approves $12.7M share of South Simcoe police budget

Bradford approves $12.7M share of South Simcoe police budget

Bradford residents expected to pay $27 levy increase for average home assessed at $517K; Innisfil council could agree to adopt budget in January
RVH welcomes first baby of 2024 less than 2 hours into new year

RVH welcomes first baby of 2024 less than 2 hours into new year

Couple welcomes their eighth baby at 1:58 a.m. at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre in Barrie
Officers bitten by bottle-throwing Loretto woman: OPP

Officers bitten by bottle-throwing Loretto woman: OPP

When Caledon OPP officers arrived on scene New Year's Eve, police say they were faced with an aggressive dog and a 'combative' individual
Good morning, Innisfil!

Good morning, Innisfil!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Study says EDs should be giving opioid users withdrawal meds

Study says EDs should be giving opioid users withdrawal meds

Patients who have opioid overdoses and are brought to hospital would benefit from long-term therapy to prevent withdrawal cravings and symptoms
'This is 2023': Indigenous students in Ontario still face inequities

'This is 2023': Indigenous students in Ontario still face inequities

The educational outlook was released recently in two reports examining long-standing education gaps by the Chiefs of Ontario, a regional organization representing 133 chiefs
Page experience may be turning point for young political junkie

Page experience may be turning point for young political junkie

'I love Question Period, everyone’s there. It was the most energetic, most exciting part of the day,' says St. Marguerite D'Youville student