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Rainbow crosswalk in Midland gains traction with council

Rainbow crosswalk in Midland gains traction with council

Despite concerns about vandals defacing a rainbow crossing, council gave the idea the green light; Crosswalk could be in place by September
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Good morning, Midland!

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BEYOND LOCAL: Disaster-mapping drones often neglect deadliest, costliest events and hardest-hit areas

BEYOND LOCAL: Disaster-mapping drones often neglect deadliest, costliest events and hardest-hit areas

Drones are increasingly being used in disaster management
Variety is the spice — and source — of sustainable life

Variety is the spice — and source — of sustainable life

Having a variety of trees throughout our wooded areas supports functioning ecosystems that include other plant life, insects and animals
New radar at King City put to the test during last month's Barrie tornado

New radar at King City put to the test during last month's Barrie tornado

'What we have is the ability... to look at storms and get a lot more information,' says researcher manager
Pandemic, brief campaign will make election 'interesting' in Simcoe North: professor

Pandemic, brief campaign will make election 'interesting' in Simcoe North: professor

With no incumbents running in riding, 'the natural demographics of the area and the public’s view of the party take precedent,' says Michael Johns
Community Builders hosting info session to grow confidence heading into job market

Community Builders hosting info session to grow confidence heading into job market

Program designed as pre-employment training and focuses on giving its participants the tools that they need to succeed
Ontario reports 722 COVID cases Sunday

Ontario reports 722 COVID cases Sunday

Sunday's report includes 391 recoveries and two deaths
Iconic church hall was heart of Matchedash Parish (4 photos)

Iconic church hall was heart of Matchedash Parish (4 photos)

'The hall was where everything happened – dances, card games, get-togethers... and the square dances. The annual turkey suppers were legendary,' recalls former warden
BEYOND LOCAL: How designers can maintain their individuality working at big fashion houses

BEYOND LOCAL: How designers can maintain their individuality working at big fashion houses

Past research has shown that senior executives working for well-known organizations typically value their brand affiliations so much that they’re willing to make compromises and even accept lower pay for it