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From English to Urdu, languages spoken at home vary across Simcoe County

From English to Urdu, languages spoken at home vary across Simcoe County

More data was released this week from the Simcoe County District School Board student census shows which languages are spoken most at home in different areas of the region
Local OPP has successful food, toy drive

Local OPP has successful food, toy drive

Over $11,000 in cash, 3,551 lbs of food, and numerous toys were donated to the Midland Salvation Army
Motorists reminded to prepare for safe winter driving

Motorists reminded to prepare for safe winter driving

As the arctic air settles in over the weekend and snow starts on Monday, CAA South Central Ontario is advising motorists to take proper precautions for extreme cold
558 patients in Ontario ICUs with COVID, testing captures 10,732 new cases

558 patients in Ontario ICUs with COVID, testing captures 10,732 new cases

Ontario hospitals are caring for 3,957 COVID-positive patients
Midland's Knox Church combines beautiful architecture, spirituality (6 photos)

Midland's Knox Church combines beautiful architecture, spirituality (6 photos)

Knox remained independent after union in 1925 when the Methodists, and others, became the United Church of Canada
BEYOND LOCAL: Why music should be part of parents’ pandemic survival strategy

BEYOND LOCAL: Why music should be part of parents’ pandemic survival strategy

Listening to music at home or participating in musical activities might be an important way for parents and children to reduce stress, find ways to regulate their emotions and experience joy together
Local sports hall of fame looking for a few good men, women

Local sports hall of fame looking for a few good men, women

Midland Sports Hall of Fame hopes to hold induction ceremonies for class of 2020, 2022 later this year
Good morning, Midland!

Good morning, Midland!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
BEYOND LOCAL: A 'wellness streak' can help manage work stressors

BEYOND LOCAL: A 'wellness streak' can help manage work stressors

Choose an activity you like, and then do that activity for as many consecutive days as you can
Sending your child back to school Monday? Here's what to expect

Sending your child back to school Monday? Here's what to expect

School boards provide more information on screening, staffing levels and transportation