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LETTER: How we die should be left for ourselves to decide

LETTER: How we die should be left for ourselves to decide

If a person is suffering continual mental anguish and is unlikely to be cured, why should someone else have the power to decide whether their life has value, says letter writer regarding MAID for mental distress
GARDENING: Start slow-germinating plants indoors now

GARDENING: Start slow-germinating plants indoors now

Master gardener John Hethrington is back with his monthly garden chores list
Scenic Caves Nature Adventures a winter playground

Scenic Caves Nature Adventures a winter playground

Located within one of Canada’s 18 UNESCO biosphere reserves, the Niagara Escarpment park has gained new acclaim as a destination for those who love outdoor winter sports
TRILLIUM TALK: Doug Ford has a 'message' for car thieves

TRILLIUM TALK: Doug Ford has a 'message' for car thieves

Every Sunday morning, one of our legislative reporters from The Trillium provides an inside look at the week that was in Ontario politics — and the week ahead
Land tribunal decides what gets built in Ontario, but insiders say it’s broken

Land tribunal decides what gets built in Ontario, but insiders say it’s broken

A Ford friend in charge created a 'toxic' workplace at the tribunal, which the government is now reviewing again
Good morning, Newmarket!

Good morning, Newmarket!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Simcoe Steam Brewery founder learned his craft in Newmarket

Simcoe Steam Brewery founder learned his craft in Newmarket

After his brewery was lost twice to fire, Robert Simpson moved his operation to Barrie
POLL: Majority backs Newmarket parking plan despite tennis club outcry

POLL: Majority backs Newmarket parking plan despite tennis club outcry

About 67 per cent say town should proceed with downtown parking build, but move will mean dispersed summer season for tennis players
Provincial funding for primary care a game-changer: Southlake CEO

Provincial funding for primary care a game-changer: Southlake CEO

Province says $110 million will connect 300,000 Ontarians to primary care, while some Ontario Medical Association physicians say the funding is 'an umbrella in a hurricane'
Beavertails, taffy, Bianca, Fire Guy all hits at Newmarket mayor's levee

Beavertails, taffy, Bianca, Fire Guy all hits at Newmarket mayor's levee