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'A cool job': Mother, daughter find common ground on the ice

'I like that she's developing the confidence to go out there and manage a game. It's a tough environment … and it can be an unforgiving space,' says proud mom

Dec 31, 2024 7:00 PM Read more >

Snow squalls will bring heavy, blowing snow and reduced visibility

Strong northwest winds gusting up to 50 or 60 km/h will add to the hazard

Dec 31, 2024 6:43 PM Read more >

COLUMN: Time to read! Here are my top five books of 2024

'Reading is the best. It’s the one activity that can take you so many places without ever leaving your house,' writes columnist

Dec 31, 2024 6:15 PM Read more >

'Make our country proud': Canada, U.S. set for New Year's Eve clash at world juniors

'The atmosphere is going to be so cool. We don't like those guys over there,' said Canadian captain and Winnipeg Jets prospect Brayden Yager

Dec 31, 2024 5:45 PM Read more >

How to comfort your antsy dog amid booming New Year's fireworks

Humane Society has a list of several anxiety-reducing tools available to help your pet start the new year off without an episode

Dec 31, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

Parry Sound teen added to lineup for Barrie's Downtown Countdown

Sully Burrows replaces The Redhill Valleys on tonight's bill and will perform in the 9:30 p.m. time slot

Dec 31, 2024 4:30 PM Read more >

'The best job': Orillia firefighter hangs up his gear after 32 years

'It's been a great career. They always say around here it's the best job in the world, and it's kind of become a cliche, but it truly is,' said Capt. Glenn Higgins

Dec 31, 2024 2:30 PM Read more >