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Local Ukrainian priest says congregation praying, some 'would go back and fight'

Local Ukrainian priest says congregation praying, some 'would go back and fight'

'They are very concerned about their loved ones and are hoping for the best outcome, but no matter the outcome (is), their spirit will not be broken,' says Father Andrija Petresin, who oversees a church in Tiny
Southern Georgian Bay OPP issue safe driving reminder after two fatal collisions

Southern Georgian Bay OPP issue safe driving reminder after two fatal collisions

They advise to check conditions before you leave, keep your vehicle stocked with winter supplies and never drive impaired
SIU clears police in death of man who drove van into Georgian Bay

SIU clears police in death of man who drove van into Georgian Bay

Incident involving 81-year-old man, who told officer he had 'nothing to live for,' began after Midland traffic stop last October
Simcoe-Muskoka health unit reports 5 deaths, 3 new COVID hospitalizations

Simcoe-Muskoka health unit reports 5 deaths, 3 new COVID hospitalizations

More than 92 per cent of the region's acute care hospital beds are full with both COVID and non-COVID patients
Six Degree Challenge aims to bring 'often invisible disease' into spotlight

Six Degree Challenge aims to bring 'often invisible disease' into spotlight

'The reality of kidney disease is that it’s a long, constant, heavy burden to carry for patients and their loved ones,' says Kidney Foundation official
LETTER: Higher taxes in the offing as province scraps licence plate stickers

LETTER: Higher taxes in the offing as province scraps licence plate stickers

'Not one single Ontarian is complaining about the $120 annual fee,' reader says. 'Clearly, this is a manufactured issue or ploy for attempted re-election by the Ford government'
Ontario reports 35 new deaths, 297 COVID patients in ICUs

Ontario reports 35 new deaths, 297 COVID patients in ICUs

Latest update notes 2,427 new cases
Phase 2 delineation set to go for Tiny beaches

Phase 2 delineation set to go for Tiny beaches

Fluctuating water levels are one concern for clear visual markers defining municipal beaches and accesses in upcoming year of township project
Mask mandates will lift in schools, public spaces at the same time: Moore

Mask mandates will lift in schools, public spaces at the same time: Moore

Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore said high-risk settings such as public transit, long-term care and hospitals will maintain masking policies even after they are no longer required in most public spaces
COLUMN: Canada desperately needs a COVID-19 vacation

COLUMN: Canada desperately needs a COVID-19 vacation

'No individual will be permitted to discuss the topic on pain of being publicly disrespected,' writer says, noting weeklong ban would also apply to journalists, politicians and medical experts