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COLUMN: We wouldn't need Earth Day if people did the right thing

COLUMN: We wouldn't need Earth Day if people did the right thing

'One of life's great mysteries involves how the coffee cup is too difficult to carry when empty,' writer says. 'We all must play a part in keeping our greenspaces clean'
Health unit reminds residents: Protect your future. Get immunized

Health unit reminds residents: Protect your future. Get immunized

'Maintaining your routine immunizations is important for people of all ages, including adults, as it helps to protect your future health,' says associate medical officer of health
After Georgian Bay cleanup work, SSEA now 'dedicated' to protecting drinking water

After Georgian Bay cleanup work, SSEA now 'dedicated' to protecting drinking water

'We were once one of the most polluted areas on the Great Lakes,' Severn Sound Environmental Association executive director Julie Cayley says of southeastern Georgian Bay
Nominations open for age-friendly business and individual awards

Nominations open for age-friendly business and individual awards

Nominations accepted for county's age-friendly business and individual recognition and achievement awards open until June 30
LETTER: Switching back from electric vehicle not an option

LETTER: Switching back from electric vehicle not an option

'My 2022 long-range Model Y gets 525 kilometres to a full charge and I have no problem, even on the coldest days in January,' says letter writer
BEYOND LOCAL: 'Brave is unbeatable' is the theme for Canada's Olympic team in Paris

BEYOND LOCAL: 'Brave is unbeatable' is the theme for Canada's Olympic team in Paris

The Summer Olympics in Paris run from July 26 to Aug. 11
COLUMN: Help or hindrance? Some inventions should go away

COLUMN: Help or hindrance? Some inventions should go away

From coffee pods to onscreen tipping prompts, Wendy King wishes she could reverse some of society's advancements, but for now you can find her in the produce aisle trying to open one of those bags
Good morning, Midland!

Good morning, Midland!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
BEYOND LOCAL: CFIA monitoring for avian flu in Canadian dairy cattle after U.S. discoveries

BEYOND LOCAL: CFIA monitoring for avian flu in Canadian dairy cattle after U.S. discoveries

OTTAWA — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is encouraging veterinarians to keep an eye out for signs of avian influenza in dairy cattle following recent discoveries of cases of the disease in U.S. cow herds.
Cool cat goes from Frankenstein to cover model

Cool cat goes from Frankenstein to cover model

An adoption that was 'meant to be,' two years later a cat and his human still happy together