New Lowell student earns seat in model parliament

New Lowell student earns seat in model parliament

At the age of 16, Ella Hayward has already occupied a seat in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. The New Lowell resident and Grade 11 Jean Vanier Catholic High School student is one of few who have had the opportunity to experience life as a member of provincial...

Witnesses sought in early morning shooting

UPDATE: Police believe a second person may have been seriously injured in a March 2 shooting incident, and are asking them to come forward as there is concern for their well-being. Police are also looking for witnesses, or anyone with information about the shooting...
Jean Vanier school considers name change

Jean Vanier school considers name change

Jean Vanier Catholic High School is among the many institutions named after religious hero Jean Vanier grappling with how to proceed now that his legacy is tarnished. Students at the local Catholic high school were given the option of not wearing their uniforms this...
SCI student elected student trustee

SCI student elected student trustee

The newly elected student trustees for the Simcoe County District School Board are Zainab Jafri, a Grade 10 student at Eastview Secondary School, Fisher Monahan, a Grade 10 student at Stayner Collegiate Institute, and Cassandra McMahon, a Grade 11 student at Bear...
GPS directing drivers onto rural roads

GPS directing drivers onto rural roads

With the advent of GPS navigation, drivers are being directed onto municipal roads that may not be designed to accommodate the volume or speed of traffic so a ‘workaround’ is being explored until a more permanent solution is found. Deputy director of public works Dan...
Youth Centre launches LGBTQ Youth Connection Program

Youth Centre launches LGBTQ Youth Connection Program

The Clearview Youth Centre is partnering with the Gilbert Centre to offer a new LGBTQ Youth Connection Program. The Gilbert Centre provides social and support services to individuals and families from the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ) communities...