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BEYOND LOCAL: Nature group wants Canada to strengthen reviews of genetically engineered animals

BEYOND LOCAL: Nature group wants Canada to strengthen reviews of genetically engineered animals

Nature Canada senior adviser Mark Butler said we need to prevent wild animals from being exposed to engineered cousins that could breed with them, prey on them or compete with them for food
LIFE WITH CYNTHIA: Knocked off track

LIFE WITH CYNTHIA: Knocked off track

Time change sparks introspection for columnist
Area comedy fans invited to Laugh for Lake Simcoe

Area comedy fans invited to Laugh for Lake Simcoe

'In a world gone mad, we need laughter,' says Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition official of upcoming fundraiser
Innisfil duo raises $9K for RVH's Keep Life Wild campaign

Innisfil duo raises $9K for RVH's Keep Life Wild campaign

'We have a long way to go with this campaign, but with the wonderful Innisfil cabinet we have in place, and the hard-working RVH Foundation staff, we will be successful,' says cabinet chair
How much is climate change to blame for weird winter weather?

How much is climate change to blame for weird winter weather?

What, exactly, is causing the type of strange seasonality that sees buds bursting from branches in February, and us going from parkas to pullovers in a matter of hours?
'Pretty nuts': High-energy comedy show coming to area

'Pretty nuts': High-energy comedy show coming to area

'My act is typically an hour and 15 minutes and it's like firing me and my story out of a cannon,' stand-up comic Eric Johnston says ahead of March 24 show
Gilbert Centre gets $666K boost from feds to expand services

Gilbert Centre gets $666K boost from feds to expand services

'The Gilbert Centre is doing more than saving lives. I really feel that the centre is making lives a lot better,' says MP
CANADA: Hall of Famer Carmelina Moscato enjoying Mexican soccer adventure

CANADA: Hall of Famer Carmelina Moscato enjoying Mexican soccer adventure

The 38-year-old from Mississauga, Ont., has had more than a few experiences since retiring as a player in 2016
CHEF'S TABLE: Hot chili fills the void after long winter

CHEF'S TABLE: Hot chili fills the void after long winter

102 Barrie Air Cadet Squadron hosting chili cook-off next weekend at the Army Navy Air Force (ANAF) Club on Morrow Road
Good morning, Innisfil!

Good morning, Innisfil!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices