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Walk-ins welcome at Indigenous clinic in Midland Friday

Walk-ins welcome at Indigenous clinic in Midland Friday

Walk-ins are available to Indigenous individuals age 12 years of age and older, living in the Simcoe Muskoka region
Local author shows the love with inspiring children's stories

Local author shows the love with inspiring children's stories

All proceeds from the sale of local author Jessi Rae Fournier's children's books being donated to Candlelighters Simcoe
Local tourist destinations optimistic about reopening

Local tourist destinations optimistic about reopening

Safety of visitors and staff remain a priority as province allows for greater freedoms when Step 3 kicks in on Friday
Midland youth among two new COVID cases in region today

Midland youth among two new COVID cases in region today

Half of the region's adult population has now received both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, officials say
Strong winds, large hail, heavy rainfall possible today: Environment Canada

Strong winds, large hail, heavy rainfall possible today: Environment Canada

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for the region
Man from seasonal residence drowns in Muskoka lake

Man from seasonal residence drowns in Muskoka lake

Death is not considered suspicious, say OPP who add the man's identity is being withheld until next of kin can be notified
Trail-blazing civilian at OPP GHQ wins international accolade

Trail-blazing civilian at OPP GHQ wins international accolade

'I hope that what I’ve done has shown that anybody, if they work hard enough, can get these positions within the organization,' says OPP employee of 20-years
Ontario reports 146 new COVID cases Tuesday

Ontario reports 146 new COVID cases Tuesday

Today's update includes 201 recoveries, 12 new hospitalizations, and seven deaths
Local musician develops guitar pick using recycled materials

Local musician develops guitar pick using recycled materials

Gouweloos was inspired to launch his Tuffocean company while volunteering at a shoreline cleanup in honour of Orillia's Angela Rehhorn, who died in plane crash
OPINION: Queer people’s experiences during the pandemic include new possibilities, connections

OPINION: Queer people’s experiences during the pandemic include new possibilities, connections

For some queer people, time at home has meant time away from communities and friends that recognize and support their gender and sexual identities