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Midland Meatland ownership passes to third generation

Midland Meatland ownership passes to third generation

'I'm very proud of the business and I'm excited to carry it on,'  says third generation Meatland co-owner Mitchell Noack. 
Good morning, Midland!

Good morning, Midland!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
VIDEO: Rude, impulsive behaviour could be early sign of dementia

VIDEO: Rude, impulsive behaviour could be early sign of dementia

As dementia cases climb in Canada, research suggests certain behaviours — including apathy, lack of impulse control and social inappropriateness — could be warning signs
BEYOND LOCAL: Matildas focused on Olympic qualification as they take on Canada in B.C.

BEYOND LOCAL: Matildas focused on Olympic qualification as they take on Canada in B.C.

The Canada outings are the last for the Matildas before that final Olympic qualifying step. The Canadians have an 8-8-3 career record against Australia
New bill brings 'outdated' justice system into 21st century: Downey

New bill brings 'outdated' justice system into 21st century: Downey

The bill makes several changes to help speed up access to justice
COLUMN: On World AIDS Day, let no one be ignored

COLUMN: On World AIDS Day, let no one be ignored

Jenny Lamothe, who grew up in the area, shares the story of her Uncle Garry, who died of AIDS, and what she hopes will change for people living with HIV and AIDS
Area man charged in Québec child sexual exploitation investigation

Area man charged in Québec child sexual exploitation investigation

William McKee, 37, among 29 people facing charges, according to OPP
Police investigating homicide at Orillia long-term care home

Police investigating homicide at Orillia long-term care home

Man, 88, died Nov. 24 following assault at Orillia long-term care home 11 days earlier: OPP
Barrie police inspector charged with discreditable conduct

Barrie police inspector charged with discreditable conduct

Insp. Val Gates scheduled to appear before tribunal Jan. 12, 2024; city police say alleged incident stems from 'an on-duty, internal incident'
Local woman keeps defunct newspaper's adopt-a-family program alive

Local woman keeps defunct newspaper's adopt-a-family program alive

'They can’t afford rent so they can’t afford Christmas,' says Penetanguishene's Teri Lancaster, who's works with Salvation Army to ensure children don't go without a Christmas present