Midland News

BREAKING: All non-essential workplaces ordered to close effective tomorrow at midnight

Measures to last for 14 days

Mar 23, 2020 1:45 PM Read more >

COVID-19 toll on county's paramedics, long-term care staff 'concerning.' Here's how you can help

'Please do not call 911 if your desire is to have paramedics give you a swab test for COVID-19,' urged Jane Sinclair, general manager of health and emergency services for Simcoe County

Mar 23, 2020 1:44 PM Read more >

Provincial COVID-19 cases top 500 now, one more confirmed in Simcoe-Muskoka

There have been six Ontario deaths linked to COVID-19, three of which were attributed to close contact or community transmission

Mar 23, 2020 10:59 AM Read more >

Wendy hopes we come out of this changed

COVID-19 is going to change us all, but in this week's 'Everything King', Wendy wonders exactly how it will happen

Mar 23, 2020 10:53 AM Read more >

Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit reports death related to COVID-19

Medical Officer of Health for the unit says this highlights that there is now community transmission of COVID-19 in the area

Mar 23, 2020 10:19 AM Read more >

Veterinary care should be deemed 'essential,' says area pet owner

With an ailing senior dog, Joan Mizzi-Fry worries about pandemic's potential effects on vet services

Mar 23, 2020 9:27 AM Read more >

Three digital crosswalk signals coming to town

There's potential for more to come as budget discussions take place later this year, staff member says.

Mar 23, 2020 7:56 AM Read more >

Good morning, Midland!

Stop and smell the roses

Mar 23, 2020 6:00 AM Read more >

MidPen Transit Service free for all riders beginning Monday

Riders asked to board and deboard using rear door whenever possible

Mar 22, 2020 11:15 PM Read more >

Drive Test Centres, Travel Point locations close amid COVID-19 fears

Drivers assured they will not lose licenses or test fees. Fail to keep appointment fees waived

Mar 22, 2020 8:15 PM Read more >

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