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COLUMN: Strategy needed to take sting out of hornets' nest

COLUMN: Strategy needed to take sting out of hornets' nest

Hornets were so busy 'with their nectar and pollen gathering that a slow-moving giant was of little concern to them,' says columnist, who took a hands-off approach to problem
United Way Simcoe Muskoka offering free income tax clinics

United Way Simcoe Muskoka offering free income tax clinics

Service available to low-income households in region
CANADA: Danielle Dorris wins gold at world para-swimming championships

CANADA: Danielle Dorris wins gold at world para-swimming championships

The Moncton, N.B., native also won bronze in the SM7 200 individual medley on Monday
GUEST COLUMN: Sustainability goes beyond just environment

GUEST COLUMN: Sustainability goes beyond just environment

'The economic and social pillars of sustainability are just as important,' says Ontario Federation of Agriculture president
Good morning, Midland!

Good morning, Midland!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
BEYOND LOCAL: Barbie, Oppenheimer deliver record month for Cineplex theatres

BEYOND LOCAL: Barbie, Oppenheimer deliver record month for Cineplex theatres

The Toronto-based cinema chain says the record month surpassed $86 million in net box office revenues
After two years in development, brewer rolls out new quinoa beer

After two years in development, brewer rolls out new quinoa beer

'I’m not sure if there is another alcoholic beer that’s organic, kosher, vegan, and gluten-free altogether,' says owner of Barrie-based Miski Brewing
Orillia man looks to replicate Central Park sailing experience locally

Orillia man looks to replicate Central Park sailing experience locally

'It’s like going back to childhood. It’s the simple pleasures and you challenge yourself by controlling the boat,' says USail Rental owner
Local teen working hard, making his pitch to realize MLB dreams

Local teen working hard, making his pitch to realize MLB dreams

'My dream is to play ball at the highest level,' said Liam Dupuis-Cundy, a pitcher/first baseman who has garnered attention from U.S. schools
Digital access can take fright out of courthouse visits: official

Digital access can take fright out of courthouse visits: official

'The addition of technology and digitization will give people more access,' says Tracy King from John Howard Society of Simcoe and Muskoka