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BEYOND LOCAL: Cellular agriculture could be the future of farming, but dairy farmers need help

BEYOND LOCAL: Cellular agriculture could be the future of farming, but dairy farmers need help

These emerging technologies are part of the fourth agricultural revolution that aims to improve food security, sustainability and agricultural working conditions
Midland council special budget meet hears from six services

Midland council special budget meet hears from six services

Various agencies, boards and commissions put forward their requests for 2022 budget discussions, despite looming tax levy
Weather closes all Simcoe County District schools

Weather closes all Simcoe County District schools

All schools and board office locations are closed; SCDSB says students can access remote learning through their virtual learning classroom
Good morning, Midland!

Good morning, Midland!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Poor road conditions cancel most area school buses

Poor road conditions cancel most area school buses

Schools remain open for students who can get there safely
Winter weather travel advisory in effect: Environment Canada

Winter weather travel advisory in effect: Environment Canada

Total snowfall amounts of 10 to 15 cm are possible with winds gusting up to 60 km/h, Environment Canada says
Students with ASD invited to participate in after-school virtual programs this winter

Students with ASD invited to participate in after-school virtual programs this winter

Applications due by January 21
Snowmobile federation urges sledders to use common sense on local trails

Snowmobile federation urges sledders to use common sense on local trails

OFSC offers checklist of best practices for snowmobilers to enjoy the pastime in a safe and responsible manner
'True Canadian experience': Georgian's international students find permanent home in Barrie area

'True Canadian experience': Georgian's international students find permanent home in Barrie area

'It is very hard to come to a new country, a harsh weather situation, adjust to the culture, adjust to the food, then find work,' says one student who hails from India
Local school bus drivers feeling 'left out in the cold' throughout pandemic

Local school bus drivers feeling 'left out in the cold' throughout pandemic

'I just wish we were thought of more,' says local school bus driver