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WATCH: Who is Brian? Thrift-store Dr. Seuss book contains heartfelt note from long ago

WATCH: Who is Brian? Thrift-store Dr. Seuss book contains heartfelt note from long ago

Tonight on 'Closer Look': An Ontario woman bought a used copy of a children's classic — only to discover a handwritten note from father to son. She's now on a mission to return the book
Samaritan law challenge could mean more deaths, say advocates

Samaritan law challenge could mean more deaths, say advocates

If the Supreme Court challenge is successful, it could mean fewer people seeking help when a friend or community member is having a drug overdose, and a significant increase in deaths
'He's always had a pretty creative mind': Meet Milton’s puppet master

'He's always had a pretty creative mind': Meet Milton’s puppet master

Local youth flexing his creative muscles in bringing Chuck E Cheese and Country Bear Jamboree characters to life
Waterdown's 'quiet gentleman' was generous with his time and talents

Waterdown's 'quiet gentleman' was generous with his time and talents

Born on the family farm on Centre Road, Willis spent a lifetime giving back to the community in countless ways
Volunteer driver goes 'above and beyond'

Volunteer driver goes 'above and beyond'

'It's a great organization with wonderful people,' says volunteer driver Sharon Chin.
School board data breach could include 40 years of student records

School board data breach could include 40 years of student records

Toronto District School Board data potentially impacted by the PowerSchool cyber incident goes back decades
‘Nobody calls 911 for anything fun’

‘Nobody calls 911 for anything fun’

Career is challenging but rewarding, those on the front lines say
California wildfires spark concern over fireworks

California wildfires spark concern over fireworks

'We are at a much-reduced risk of catastrophic fire than other regions of Canada and beyond,' says Simcoe County forester Graeme Davis
Food insecurity an income issue, not a food cost problem: nutritionist

Food insecurity an income issue, not a food cost problem: nutritionist

'We can't afford just to let this happen in our communities,' says health unit nutritionist, noting 30 per cent of Simcoe County residents experienced food insecurity in 2023
COLUMN: Girl, 12, has dedicated 8 years to Coldest Night of the Year

COLUMN: Girl, 12, has dedicated 8 years to Coldest Night of the Year

'We're fundraising to make sure people are safe and that they can have homes, too,' says Charlotte, who is raising money to support The Lighthouse