August 20, 2009 RSS feed / Regional News

Orangeville man wins $200,000 playing Keno

Laldeo Sankar of Orangeville won $200,000 from the Ontario Lottery and Gaming commission's Daily Keno draw on August 9, 2009. "I was at home when I realized I won. I was so excited I couldn't sleep," Mr. Sankar said of the win. More...

Orica: a $million ado about nothing?

Orica Canada officials say they're puzzled by the groundswell of public opposition to their East Luther explosives storage site in 2009 when there was no similar opposition when the company was granted temporary zoning in 2007. More...

Hitting a 'home run' for epilepsy

Last March, Carly Way raised $2,600 when she shaved her head and donated her hair to be made into wigs for needy patients. The proceeds went to the Barrie Cancer Society. But now it is Carly, and kids like her, who are "in need". More...

Local support fantastic for Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day

There has been considerable grumbling about the sub-par summer we've been having this year. Mainly, the complaint is that it's been too rainy and cold. More...