1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (703+ words) At 82, Brock Mc Learon says staying active isn't optional, it's essential. That's why the Orillia resident and a group of roughly 15 to 20 fellow seniors, many in their 70s and 80s, have spent the past two summers pushing back against what they say…...

15+ hour, 55+ min ago  (173+ words) Riley has a gentle, easygoing nature and enjoys a quieter pace of life. She can often be found curled up in a cozy spot or keeping someone company from nearby, content simply to share space and companionship. She values connection…...

9+ hour, 2+ min ago  (188+ words) The owner of a Barrie martial arts facility has been charged in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a child. Daniel Tallim, 28, owner of Alpha Martial Arts World, which is'located in a plaza at Little Avenue and Bayview Drive,…...

18+ hour, 35+ min ago  (576+ words) KITCHENER " Kitchener Rangers defenceman Andrew Mac Niel scored twice from virtually the same spot on the ice to key a 5-2 win over the Barrie Colts in Game 1 of the Ontario Hockey League final at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium on Wednesday…...

18+ hour, 22+ min ago  (1204+ words) Student athletes were celebrated Thursday morning during the Breakfast of Champions, an annual event recognizing young athletes who have demonstrated commitment, leadership, perseverance, and excellence both in competition and in their communities. Held at Eclectic Caf" in downtown Orillia, the…...

16+ hour, 3+ min ago  (485+ words) Since I was 18 years old, I've owned my own gas-powered car and contributed to the greenhouse gases that continue to warm our planet. But it's this time of year when it really begins to hit home, just what we've done…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (479+ words) MONTREAL " A Quebec City-based pharmacy chain says it will remove energy drinks from its store shelves amid growing calls for the Quebec government to ban the sale of the high-caffeine beverages to children. The Familiprix chain, which includes 455 affiliated pharmacies…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (630+ words) TORONTO " Honda Motor Co. plans to more definitively halt development on its $15-billion electric vehicle complex in Ontario, according to multiple news reports by Japanese media. The Japanese automaker paused development of the Alliston, Ont. project in May last year,…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (155+ words) OTTAWA " German submarine maker TKMS says it has reached an agreement with General Dynamics Mission Systems'Canada on setting up an undersea research centre in Canada. It's part of TKMS's bid on the federal government's lucrative contract to supply the Royal…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (615+ words) FREDERICTON " Residents of a New Brunswick town are planning to take legal action against a popular potato chip-making company they say has ruined their neighbourhood with noise, smells and traffic. The group of 17 residents allege in a statement released Wednesday…...