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Remembering the Great One on his birthday

Remembering the Great One on his birthday

One year at a tournament in Peterborough, Newmarket beat Brantford, giving Robert Schmidt a claim almost no one can say — he stopped Wayne Gretzky
Cold dippers tout benefits of chilly experience in Lake Simcoe

Cold dippers tout benefits of chilly experience in Lake Simcoe

'The getting-in process is hard, but your body feels amazing afterwards,' says ice dipper
Winds up to 90 km/h possible starting Monday afternoon

Winds up to 90 km/h possible starting Monday afternoon

Tree branches may break and power outages are possible, Environment Canada says
Community celebrates Year of the Snake with dance, music, blessings

Community celebrates Year of the Snake with dance, music, blessings

After brain surgery and Dragon’s Den, entrepreneur develops natural deodorant

After brain surgery and Dragon’s Den, entrepreneur develops natural deodorant

“I think in life, if we realize that life is short, then we understand that our time here is limited to create something better for others,' Tiara owner Zuly Matallana says
Snow sculpture artist revels in creating massive, mythical creatures

Snow sculpture artist revels in creating massive, mythical creatures

Midland resident Pat Brodeur estimates the overall structure of his sea monster and sunken ship measures 50 feet in total, with the Kraken itself reaching 18 feet into the sky
New Aurora family-run sushi shop serving fresh fare

New Aurora family-run sushi shop serving fresh fare

“At the beginning we just wanted family together, so opening a small business, we can be together,' says Evan Tang, co-owner and chef at newly opened Japanese restaurant Feza Izakaya on Yonge
Riverwalk Commons to be illuminated yellow for Holocaust Remembrance Day

Riverwalk Commons to be illuminated yellow for Holocaust Remembrance Day

Multiple cities across Canada will join in commemorations by illuminating local monuments, buildings and landmarks on Monday, Jan. 27
OPINION: Politicians 'twist themselves into knots' assigning blame

OPINION: Politicians 'twist themselves into knots' assigning blame

'Misinformation like this has weakened democracies everywhere,' says opinion columnist
ADOPT ME: Adele wants to say 'hello' to a loving home

ADOPT ME: Adele wants to say 'hello' to a loving home

This eight-year-old cat is sweet, gentle and very playful