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Pass rates in Simcoe County schools show 'upward growth': board

Pass rates in Simcoe County schools show 'upward growth': board

On average, around 90 per cent of Simcoe County District School Board high school students are passing courses; trustee says that's higher than expected given the challenges of the past three years
Local vendors to be featured on weekends at Moon Café & Craft Beer

Local vendors to be featured on weekends at Moon Café & Craft Beer

Each Saturday and Sunday beginning April 22, the Alcona café will host up to six local vendors from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. each day
GUEST COLUMN: Farmers should be exempt from new tax

GUEST COLUMN: Farmers should be exempt from new tax

'As farmers, we are in the business of farming, not real estate,' says Ontario Federation of Agriculture official
BEYOND LOCAL: CP Rail, Kansas City Southern Rail merger now official

BEYOND LOCAL: CP Rail, Kansas City Southern Rail merger now official

It combines the two smallest of North America's seven Class 1 railroads
Page program pique's political interest of local student

Page program pique's political interest of local student

Liyao Yin recently served as legislative page at Queen's Park; 'It was interesting watching our personal future being debated right in front of us'
Good morning, Innisfil!

Good morning, Innisfil!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
BEYOND LOCAL: Ontario rolls out 'ultra low' overnight hydro rate

BEYOND LOCAL: Ontario rolls out 'ultra low' overnight hydro rate

It could appeal to customers who electrically heat their home, charge their electric vehicle overnight or who are shift workers
Conservation authority looking for environmental heroes

Conservation authority looking for environmental heroes

A year ago 23 individuals and groups across the Lake Simcoe watershed were recognized for a wide range of activities
Trillium funding helped CONTACT launch new website

Trillium funding helped CONTACT launch new website

Grant also allowed organization to create new staff positions
Double talk: Metrolinx outlines future for second set of tracks

Double talk: Metrolinx outlines future for second set of tracks

Details around timing of years-long project remain unclear, but transit official says 'our aim is to make GO rail competitive with car driving'