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Local high school teachers returning to picket line Thursday

Local high school teachers returning to picket line Thursday

Education workers and teachers at secondary schools from both regional school boards participating in OSSTF/FEESO strike next week
County to consider first major composition change in 50 years

County to consider first major composition change in 50 years

County’s governance committee is recommending reducing the size of county council from 32 to 21 members, including five regional councillor positions
Snowmobile reported stolen from Present Island

Snowmobile reported stolen from Present Island

Stolen was a 2015 Ski-Doo Renegade X 800R ETEC
Survey aims to get a better handle on youth substance use

Survey aims to get a better handle on youth substance use

It remains a growing concern for health-care professionals and related agencies across the area.
Ontario Catholic teachers to resume one-day strikes next week

Ontario Catholic teachers to resume one-day strikes next week

Educators to hold one-day strike March 5
Storm leads to continued closure of municipal buildings

Storm leads to continued closure of municipal buildings

Midland and Penetanguishene have closed both their municipal offices and libraries again today
Tay Township vows to tackle six priority issues in coming months

Tay Township vows to tackle six priority issues in coming months

Council has prioritized six issues from 2020-2022 strategic plan; 'Let's tackle these six now and get them done and then pick six more,' says mayor
Snow squall warning in effect: Environment Canada

Snow squall warning in effect: Environment Canada

Total snowfall amounts in excess of 50 cm by this evening are possible
Weather cancels all area school buses

Weather cancels all area school buses

Schools remain open for student learning
Attorney General pushes for ways to reduce court delays

Attorney General pushes for ways to reduce court delays

'Judicial vacancies are sitting unfilled for far too long while people are left waiting for their day in court to resolve their legal matters,' says Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte MPP Doug Downey