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Pfizer now preferred COVID-19 vaccine for 18-24-year-olds: Ontario

Pfizer now preferred COVID-19 vaccine for 18-24-year-olds: Ontario

The change is 'out of an abundance of caution' due to concern over a rare heart condition
Local offering highlights first-ever National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Local offering highlights first-ever National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Chigamik CHC hosting 'self-guided education tour' starting at 5 p.m. Thursday
14 new COVID cases reported in Simcoe-Muskoka Wednesday

14 new COVID cases reported in Simcoe-Muskoka Wednesday

One new case in Penetanguishene reported in today's update
Beware door-to-door scammers selling appliances: OPP

Beware door-to-door scammers selling appliances: OPP

Fraudsters often call, after the sale, posing as a lawyer in a bid to obtain a mortgage on the victim's home, warn police
Solicitor General's office addresses Penetanguishene's superjail policing costs

Solicitor General's office addresses Penetanguishene's superjail policing costs

Solicitor General representative formally responds, dodges question of face-to-face meeting with mayor prior to upcoming budget meeting
Simcoe County marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Thursday

Simcoe County marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Thursday

Proclamation 'is extremely important as we look to educate ourselves, raise awareness, recognize our past and find solutions for the future,' says warden
Ontario reports 495 new COVID cases Wednesday

Ontario reports 495 new COVID cases Wednesday

The latest updates noted 760 recoveries and eight deaths that have occurred in the last month
LETTER: Rainbow crosswalk was start – not end of what Midland needs for LGBTQ+ acceptance

LETTER: Rainbow crosswalk was start – not end of what Midland needs for LGBTQ+ acceptance

Rainbow sidewalk can't be the end of the actions taken by town and community, Midland resident says
OPP unveils plans to crack down on 'criminality' in tow industry

OPP unveils plans to crack down on 'criminality' in tow industry

Successful applicants will remain on the OPP Tow List for one year and are subject to suspension and removal from the list
Midland library gets new CEO, chief librarian

Midland library gets new CEO, chief librarian

'We are extremely fortunate to have attracted an individual with such a wealth of relevant experiences,' board chair says of Patricia Hayes