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BEYOND LOCAL: How to combat the sexism faced by women farmers

BEYOND LOCAL: How to combat the sexism faced by women farmers

Women farmers say they face sexism and dismissiveness, and are expected to juggle farm work with caregiving
City to begin flushing water mains on Sunday

City to begin flushing water mains on Sunday

Use of hot water during flushing could damage hot water tanks, city cautions
Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Good morning, Elliot Lake!

Be thankful
COVID-19: Can you save money working from home?

COVID-19: Can you save money working from home?

For many, the switch to working from home means saving money on parking spots, gas and eating out during the day, but it also comes with other costs
Franco-Ontarians can now request ID with French language characters

Franco-Ontarians can now request ID with French language characters

Those interested can request replacement Ontario driver's licence cards and Ontario Photo Cards
OPP now have the authority to close premises in violation of new gathering limits

OPP now have the authority to close premises in violation of new gathering limits

Police remind the public that that individuals who break the rules may be ticketed or charged
More than fashion: For Indigenous people, growing out their hair is about reclaiming their culture

More than fashion: For Indigenous people, growing out their hair is about reclaiming their culture

For conquering Europeans, subjugating Indigenous people meant destroying their culture; cutting off their hair was part of stripping that culture away
Charges laid after backpack stolen from paramedic vehicle

Charges laid after backpack stolen from paramedic vehicle

The individual faces a theft charge
Restrictions for restaurants, strip clubs tightened as COVID-19 cases rise

Restrictions for restaurants, strip clubs tightened as COVID-19 cases rise

The changes take effect Saturday
Ontario reports 409 new COVID cases again today

Ontario reports 409 new COVID cases again today

Half of today's cases came from Toronto Public Health