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Region's first steel ship spent Christmas Eve in harbour 85 years ago

Region's first steel ship spent Christmas Eve in harbour 85 years ago

The Huronic also the first ship side-launched into Collingwood harbour
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New Dawn: Stephens takes over as director at public school board

New Dawn: Stephens takes over as director at public school board

'We’re growing in ways that few are across the province,' says Barrie resident Dawn Stephens, whose official start date is Jan. 1
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A Haiti gang attack on the reopening of a main hospital kills 2 reporters and a police officer

A Haiti gang attack on the reopening of a main hospital kills 2 reporters and a police officer

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Two reporters were killed and several were wounded Tuesday in a gang attack in Haiti on the reopening of Port-au-Prince’s biggest public hospital , Haiti’s online media association said.
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Wild Christmas: BC Ferries cancels many sailings over 'severe' forecast

Wild Christmas: BC Ferries cancels many sailings over 'severe' forecast

VANCOUVER — BC Ferries has cancelled many sailings on Christmas Day after Environment Canada issued dozens of wind and heavy rain warnings for British Columbia's south coast.
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COLUMN: Teaching kids the gift of giving is the real spirit of Christmas

COLUMN: Teaching kids the gift of giving is the real spirit of Christmas

It's about more than what's under the tree, says reporter Nikki Cole, who spent time with her young daughter to help Christmas Cheer
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Canadian activist accuses Hong Kong of meddling, but is proud of reward for arrest

Canadian activist accuses Hong Kong of meddling, but is proud of reward for arrest

VANCOUVER — A Vancouver-based activist is accusing Hong Kong authorities of meddling in Canada’s internal affairs after police in the Chinese territory issued a warrant for his arrest.
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'Everybody thinks of kids at Christmas': Santa program delivers cheer to lonely seniors

'Everybody thinks of kids at Christmas': Santa program delivers cheer to lonely seniors

A recipient last year 'started crying because he hadn’t had a gift in over 20 years,' says Askennonia Senior Centre executive director
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Dismiss Trump taunts, expert says after 'churlish' social media posts about Canada

Dismiss Trump taunts, expert says after 'churlish' social media posts about Canada

OTTAWA — U.S. president-elect Donald Trump and those in his corner continue to muse about annexing Canada, though Canadian officials have largely sidestepped those comments.
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It was Grandma, in the cafe with a Scrabble tile: Game cafes big holiday business

It was Grandma, in the cafe with a Scrabble tile: Game cafes big holiday business

'We want to create a space that, as weird as it sounds, makes you feel like you're playing in your own basement,' says business owner
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Court hits pause on global streamers’ upcoming Canadian content payments

Court hits pause on global streamers’ upcoming Canadian content payments

OTTAWA — The Federal Court of Appeal says big streaming companies won't have to pay for Canadian content until the court hears their appeal of a CRTC decision ordering them to pay.
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