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OUTDOORS: Rare sighting of fisher a 'wild' experience

OUTDOORS: Rare sighting of fisher a 'wild' experience

Fishers stay on top of the snow and travel fast and far, can scale trees with the agility of a squirrel and, despite their name, don't eat fish, says columnist
Support changes everything for people living with dementia: society

Support changes everything for people living with dementia: society

January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and the Alzheimer Society of York Region is aiming to connect people living with dementia – and their families – with the supports they need so they don’t have to face the journey alone
Four arrested in Newmarket for store theft, high-end perfume taken

Four arrested in Newmarket for store theft, high-end perfume taken

Suspects apprehended after items taken from Aurora Shoppers Drug Mart, police report no injuries
Powerlifting champion creates a family of area strength athletes

Powerlifting champion creates a family of area strength athletes

Competing across the world, Barrie athlete and Team Canada coach Garrett Bentley has turned a hobby into a business that attracts lifters from the GTA, Simcoe, Muskoka
Aurora author has purrfect philosophy for animal shelter

Aurora author has purrfect philosophy for animal shelter

Dr. Lawrence Segel will be at Bookworms in Aurora on Jan. 21 to sign his book, Hell is Humans: The Diary of Sartre the Cat, in support of Just Paws Animal Rescue
'I knew I was not alone': Mommas find support in Facebook group

'I knew I was not alone': Mommas find support in Facebook group

'Members know that whatever question or concern they bring forward, there will be no negative response from the group,' says founder of Wide Awake Club for Mommas
ADOPT ME: Teddy and Kurt are shy at first, but lots of fun

ADOPT ME: Teddy and Kurt are shy at first, but lots of fun

Adorable nine-month-old guinea pig brothers are looking for a loving home
Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Most snowmobile trails still 'unavailable': Ontario federation

Most snowmobile trails still 'unavailable': Ontario federation

Here are some safety tips during International Snowmobile Safety Week Jan. 14 to 22
Longtime weather tracker says climate change affecting ice patterns

Longtime weather tracker says climate change affecting ice patterns

'I don’t think the year is too far away when the lake here isn’t going to freeze over, and we’re not going to have that twice annual turnover of the water,' says John Dunsmore