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Lobbyist bails on town after council touted its 'backroom' ties to Ford government

Lobbyist bails on town after council touted its 'backroom' ties to Ford government

Councillors' comments about hiring a well-connected lobbying firm sparked a three-day drama that ultimately left Brighton high and dry
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Witnesses sought after Barrie woman killed in Innisfil collision

Witnesses sought after Barrie woman killed in Innisfil collision

Woman, 33, died at scene early Saturday morning
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Manitoba Métis, Chiefs of Ontario incensed by MNO's 'cultural, identity theft'

Manitoba Métis, Chiefs of Ontario incensed by MNO's 'cultural, identity theft'

'The MNO has failed to demonstrate the existence of a distinct, rights-bearing Métis community in the Penetanguishene region,' notes an academic report questioning 'legitimacy' of many Métis root ancestors
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Local couple's homage to the Old West is a passion project

Local couple's homage to the Old West is a passion project

Mike and Shelley Duval love welcoming visitors to their backyard village. Shelley jokes that since retiring, 'we just play in the yard now'
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Retired air force jets being towed to CFB Borden next week

Retired air force jets being towed to CFB Borden next week

Jets will be used for maintenance training at Canadian Forces School of Aerospace Technology and Engineering
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Distinguished Gentleman's Ride for men's health rolls into area

Distinguished Gentleman's Ride for men's health rolls into area

Funds raised will support men's health and prostate cancer
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Fundraiser for Kids Help Phone rings up $3.7M

Fundraiser for Kids Help Phone rings up $3.7M

Support shown for fundraiser 'reaffirms why this walk is so important,' says Kids Help Phone official
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Poll: Most wouldn't pay for a national-scale H5N1 vaccination

Poll: Most wouldn't pay for a national-scale H5N1 vaccination

Should the feds write a big cheque and order enough H5N1 vaccine for the whole country, and get the production lines moving now? In an online poll this week and last, most of you said no
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Through the clouds, Northern Lights shine on South Simcoe

Through the clouds, Northern Lights shine on South Simcoe

A little cloud cover couldn't stop the Northern Lights from putting on a show over Innisfil Friday night
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BEYOND LOCAL: 'Who Owns Outer Space?' wins Donner Prize for best public policy book by a Canadian

BEYOND LOCAL: 'Who Owns Outer Space?' wins Donner Prize for best public policy book by a Canadian

Jurors praised their book as offering a "down to earth" analysis of a vital topic that explores both the scientific and governance aspects of space law
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