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Gallery postpones 'pretendian' talk over 'safety, accessibility' concerns

Gallery postpones 'pretendian' talk over 'safety, accessibility' concerns

'We are committed to providing space for important and sometimes difficult discussions,' says spokesperson for Hamilton art gallery
New paramedic post in Springwater on schedule for summer opening

New paramedic post in Springwater on schedule for summer opening

County says paramedic facilities plan includes standardized design approach that can be scaled to different sizes, providing cost savings and consistency
Long-expired plates land driver in hot water with Barrie police

Long-expired plates land driver in hot water with Barrie police

Barrie man, 23, stopped on Essa Road this morning and investigated for 'several irregularities' involving vehicle
Two cats missing following morning house fire on Jones Dr.

Two cats missing following morning house fire on Jones Dr.

Barrie fire official says crews able to get dog, cat and snake out of east-end home, but two felines remained unaccounted for as of 2 p.m.
'Made his mark': Longtime planner, former Liberal candidate mourned

'Made his mark': Longtime planner, former Liberal candidate mourned

'He was able to integrate his renowned sense of humour into whatever the occasion, light or stressful,' says friend and University of Waterloo classmate; Rick Jones died Jan. 4
Hundreds of skaters back in the loop at Simcoe County Museum

Hundreds of skaters back in the loop at Simcoe County Museum

More than 600 skaters donned the blades this past weekend in Midhurst and enjoyed what museum officials called 'perfect' conditions
It's going to cost you more to mail that letter starting today

It's going to cost you more to mail that letter starting today

Canada Post says 25% rate increases include domestic, U.S. and international letters, as well as domestic registered mail
Single-vehicle crash results in impaired charges for Vaughan man

Single-vehicle crash results in impaired charges for Vaughan man

Crash happened late Friday night at intersection of Highway 89 and County Road 56, west of Cookstown
No students hurt as school bus erupts in flames: OPP

No students hurt as school bus erupts in flames: OPP

Hydro One crews attended to 'ensure sure no loss of services to power in the area as power lines were near the fully engulfed vehicle' in Huntsville
OHL transfers Brantford Bulldogs ownership to Zach Hyman, family

OHL transfers Brantford Bulldogs ownership to Zach Hyman, family

'Hockey is more than just a game for my family,' says forward with NHL's Edmonton Oilers, who also played six seasons with Toronto Maple Leafs