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BEYOND LOCAL: Canadian researchers find signs of awareness in comatose patient, study says

BEYOND LOCAL: Canadian researchers find signs of awareness in comatose patient, study says

A neuroimaging technique called functional near infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) was used to shine light waves into three patients' brains to find activity in response to different commands
'Fantastic idea': Springwater hall could be in line for makeover

'Fantastic idea': Springwater hall could be in line for makeover

Potential plans include getting bell tower in working order, restoring ceiling and generally bringing space back to the period it was created, says Springwater councillor
Movie review: Beetlejuice gets bigger, badder and juicier

Movie review: Beetlejuice gets bigger, badder and juicier

Say his name three times, and watch as Beetlejuice sequel's cast and crew lets loose in a spooky and surprisingly sweet film
'I feel lucky': Local resident stars in film on Prime Video, Apple TV+

'I feel lucky': Local resident stars in film on Prime Video, Apple TV+

Rachel Boyd plays the antagonist of the film who faces her own challenges
United Way Simcoe Muskoka launching Home Relief Bank

United Way Simcoe Muskoka launching Home Relief Bank

Program will provide 'necessary support services to help folks navigate through challenging times'
Bradford planning for ‘unprecedented’ investment ahead of growth

Bradford planning for ‘unprecedented’ investment ahead of growth

Long-term financial plan to create objectives, assess trends and consider potential risk factors to the town’s financial sustainability, plus review development charges
Have a tattoo? Our poll explores what people with ink think

Have a tattoo? Our poll explores what people with ink think

About one reader in five has at least one tattoo, and within that group 86 per cent have no regrets, an online poll showed last week
Utopia man wins more than $600K in RVH 50/50 draw

Utopia man wins more than $600K in RVH 50/50 draw

'This is such a great win for Glen and for us,' says auxiliary president at Barrie hospital; next grand-prize draw takes place Sept. 26
POSTCARD MEMORIES: Marsh hay was big business locally

POSTCARD MEMORIES: Marsh hay was big business locally

Wild grass was cultivated in Holland Marsh between 1880s and 1920s
BEYOND LOCAL: Nostalgia for 'a mythical past': why Gen Z loves the old-school digicam

BEYOND LOCAL: Nostalgia for 'a mythical past': why Gen Z loves the old-school digicam

That framing of the past is a key ingredient to nostalgia