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On the front lines of the mental-health crisis

On the front lines of the mental-health crisis

Collingwood/Blue Mountains OPP is one of many police detachments across Ontario that have formed a mental health response unit, which pairs an officer with a crisis worker to respond to the mental health crisis in a proactive and compassionate way - here's a look at their work day on Aug. 30, 2023
'They're my angels': Volunteers kick off Fill a Purse For a Sister campaign

'They're my angels': Volunteers kick off Fill a Purse For a Sister campaign

You can donate purses filled with personal care items for women in crisis until Dec. 1, with drop-off locations in Newmarket, Aurora, Holland Landing and across York Region
Baycats edge Welland in opening game of IBL final

Baycats edge Welland in opening game of IBL final

Teams play again tonight in Barrie in battle for Dominico Cup
‘Great opportunity:’ Land swap adds opportunities for Bradford

‘Great opportunity:’ Land swap adds opportunities for Bradford

‘For two acres that we really have no need for and we’re getting four acres of land that’s extremely valuable. I think it’s great,’ says councillor
CANADA: Priestman stays loyal to World Cup veterans in choosing Olympic playoff roster

CANADA: Priestman stays loyal to World Cup veterans in choosing Olympic playoff roster

The Olympic champion Canadian women, who fell to 10th in the world rankings from seventh after failing to survive the group stage in Australia, open the two-game series Sept. 22 in Kingston Jamaica, before hosting the 37th-ranked Reggae Girlz four days later at Toronto's BMO Field
COLUMN: Flocking to Long Point wildlife area like 'heaven'

COLUMN: Flocking to Long Point wildlife area like 'heaven'

Hundreds of thousands of migrating birds pass through this national wildlife area on the shores of Lake Erie each season, making it a mecca for photographers
Good morning, Innisfil!

Good morning, Innisfil!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
VIDEO: This mom won't let her 14-year-old have a cell phone

VIDEO: This mom won't let her 14-year-old have a cell phone

The author of a new book — Childhood Unplugged: Practical Advice to Get Kids Off Screens and Find Balance — was a recent guest on our Inside the Village podcast
BEYOND LOCAL: Fish with a funny float gets a CT scan at the Denver Zoo

BEYOND LOCAL: Fish with a funny float gets a CT scan at the Denver Zoo

The CT scan took place in a machine large enough to fit a 700-pound grizzly bear, so some special accommodations were required, zoo spokesperson Jake Kubie said
No injuries reported after vehicle shot at in Bradford

No injuries reported after vehicle shot at in Bradford

Suspects sought after witnesses say driver shot at another vehicle near Aishford Road and Langford Boulevard