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BEYOND LOCAL: Depressed since pandemic, parrot at Halifax museum being shipped to Ontario

BEYOND LOCAL: Depressed since pandemic, parrot at Halifax museum being shipped to Ontario

Merlin has been the mascot of the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic in Halifax since 2006, but his routine was disrupted when COVID-19 emerged in 2020 and the museum closed
Work on bill to address politician harassment 'complex': Minister

Work on bill to address politician harassment 'complex': Minister

Ontario is drafting a bill to address harassment by municipal politicians, but it won't be tabled by June
Beloved soccer coach 'fighting for his life' after accident

Beloved soccer coach 'fighting for his life' after accident

'He was always very welcoming and gave anyone who needed it a place to stay. He was there to support anyone he could,' says daughter of Orillia man
United Way Simcoe Muskoka seeking new board members

United Way Simcoe Muskoka seeking new board members

'We are committed to building a board of directors that is reflective of the face of Simcoe-Muskoka,' says official
Good morning, Innisfil!

Good morning, Innisfil!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
BEYOND LOCAL: How to make a pinhole camera with everyday items for safe solar eclipse viewing

BEYOND LOCAL: How to make a pinhole camera with everyday items for safe solar eclipse viewing

Millions of people across a swath of North America, including parts of Eastern and Atlantic Canada, will experience a few minutes of darkness in the middle of the day as the moon passes in front of the sun
Province denies application for new family doctor in Elmvale

Province denies application for new family doctor in Elmvale

Springwater Township and family physician had lease agreement ready to go
'So happy I served': Air force vet reflects on RCAF turning 100

'So happy I served': Air force vet reflects on RCAF turning 100

Now retired from the service, Chuck Arrand is a zone commander for area legions
Lakehead lecture series to tackle issues of mental health

Lakehead lecture series to tackle issues of mental health

Series starting April 15 comes amid looming 'mental health pandemic'
'This is our hospital': Volunteers needed for Run for Southlake

'This is our hospital': Volunteers needed for Run for Southlake

Volunteers are always needed to help ensure the 2024 Nature’s Emporium Run for Southlake on April 28 is a resounding success