Finance Minister Bill Morneau says the Liberals’ fourth budget will be introduced on March 19th. He told the Commons yesterday the last budget before the fall election will likely highlight the issues of prescription drug costs, skills training for workers…
Bracebridge OPP responded to a vehicle that had been struck by a train, after becoming stuck in deep snow on a seasonal road in Muskoka Lakes Township. On Saturday February 16th police were called to the area after an overly…
As part of the Toronto Pearson Welcome Team Volunteer Program, 15 SJA Therapy Dog teams will roam Terminals 1 and 3 to bring enjoyment and help alleviate the anxiety that some passengers experience while travelling. Engaging with a therapy dog…
This research suggests one of the keys to happiness and satisfaction is setting realistic goals. Attainable goals. You can hope for better well-being if you set realistic goals for yourself as a new study suggests that the key for later satisfaction…
Inside Edition claims 103-year-old Rose Torphy was recently hired as a junior park ranger at the Grand Canyon. The great-grandmother was presented with the honor while vacationing at the park last month. Officials were impressed with Rose for acting…
The Ford government has announced a new bill that will change the way the SIU operates. Attorney General Caroline Mulroney says the changes, “would ensure the SIU’s mandate is focused on what it was originally created to do — investigate…
The 91st Academy Awards show is this weekend. With the Oscars come the gift bag the nominees will receive. Here’s what’s inside this year’s gift bag. A luxury small-ship adventure with International Expeditions (choice of Amazon, Galapagos, Iceland or Costa…
York Regional police are getting increasingly worried about the amount of people driving impaired, after 29 people were caught and charged this week. On Monday, just after 5 p.m., police were called to Green Lane west of Leslie Street in…
At 6:45 p.m. on February 19, 2019, the Muskoka Lakes Fire Department was called to a fully involved structure fire. The fire was located at 1031 Sutton Rd. The occupants of the cottage were home at the time, noticed smoke,…
On February 19, 2019 Scouters, Guiders, and youth from Orillia Scouting and Guiding, joined Orillia Councillor Jay Fallis in raising the Scouts-Guide Flag at the Orillia City Centre. February is a special month for Scouts and Girl Guides worldwide. Each…
Don’t forget to look up tonight and witness the biggest and brightest super moon of 2019. The moon, also called the Super Snow Moon will illuminate tonight’s sky as the moon is both full and at its closest distance to Earth. …
According to this research, 50% of the world’s population will have myopia or nearsightedness by 2050. Right now 40% of the world’s population is nearsighted. Some point to increased screen time and less time outdoors. Much of the increase, the researchers…
What a blast from the past. Imagine losing your purse 6 decades ago and having it returned with so many memories. That’s what happened to Martha Everett who lost her purse at school in 1955. Recent demolition crews found it…
This month’s full moon will brighten the skies as the biggest supermoon of the year. The supermoon occurs during this full moon because it will be closest in its orbit to Earth. Technically, the supermoon will reach its peak on…
Prime Minister Trudeau will meet with his cabinet this morning — the day after his friend and chief-of-staff, Gerald Butts, resigned yesterday amid allegations of interference in the SNC Lavalin corruption case. Butts’ departure comes just eight months before the…
