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COLUMN: A look back at my early journalism days in Cookstown

COLUMN: A look back at my early journalism days in Cookstown

Veteran reporter Miriam King describes her early days in the journalism field, working at the Cookstown Advocate
Unsolved murder mystery in Innisfil

Unsolved murder mystery in Innisfil

Mr. Thomas Slight was killed on Nov. 16, 1881, but his murderer was never found
Once mighty Holland River played key role in community's growth, prosperity

Once mighty Holland River played key role in community's growth, prosperity

In this week's Remember This, History Hound Richard MacLeod explores the history of the river originally known as Micicaquean Creek
Broomball: Innisfil's best kept secret

Broomball: Innisfil's best kept secret

The Innisfil Broomball League was formed in 1950
Innisfil may be older, but it was Barrie that took off and began annexing its neighbour

Innisfil may be older, but it was Barrie that took off and began annexing its neighbour

Over several decades, Barrie has swallowed up more and more Innisfil land; 'There were a lot emotions wrapped up in those annexations,' one longtime Innisfil resident recalls
The grand opening of the Lefroy Arena

The grand opening of the Lefroy Arena

The arena was built 46 years ago
The story behind Innisfil's Friends of the Library

The story behind Innisfil's Friends of the Library

The Innisfil Friends of the Library was founded in 1993 by Seepe Walters. Seepe was a well-respected and dedicated member of the Innisfil community until her death in 1995
Blowing up logs on the bay in Belle Ewart

Blowing up logs on the bay in Belle Ewart

How the Village of Lefroy came to be

How the Village of Lefroy came to be

How the village came to be
Murder Mystery on Highway 400 circa 1984

Murder Mystery on Highway 400 circa 1984

One key piece of evidence found by police near the 400, is what helped solved this case