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Tay council wants to protect staff from public harassment

Tay council wants to protect staff from public harassment

'We need to ensure our staff are in a safe environment where the public isn’t emailing them and harassing them on the street,' says councillor.
Good morning, Midland!

Good morning, Midland!

Each day provides its own gifts.
COVID-19: How online markets are helping stores survive shutdowns and closures

COVID-19: How online markets are helping stores survive shutdowns and closures

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in border closures and an increased desire to localize production and use supply chains that are close to home
The latest COVID-19 updates from Penetanguishene

The latest COVID-19 updates from Penetanguishene

Municipal offices remain closed but staff remain available by phone, through dropbox services and various other ways
Questions raised about angry social media commentary directed at health workers

Questions raised about angry social media commentary directed at health workers

Does anyone have the right to harass medical workers because of public health restrictions?
OPP issues reminders on how to enjoy the Family Day weekend safely

OPP issues reminders on how to enjoy the Family Day weekend safely

Detachment officers will be on snowmobile patrol this weekend checking for impaired snowmobile operators as well as for proper equipment, permits and monitoring riders speed
Midland girl combines her passions with sweet fundraiser (4 photos)

Midland girl combines her passions with sweet fundraiser (4 photos)

OSPCA's National Cupcake Day proves a perfect fit for 10-year-old Abbie MacLean, who loves animals and loves to bake
Two more Waypoint deaths, 32 new COVID-19 cases reported in region today

Two more Waypoint deaths, 32 new COVID-19 cases reported in region today

"With tremendous sadness, we share that two Horizon Program patients passed away overnight on February 10," the Penetanguishene hospital notes on its website
Simcoe-Muskoka entering red zone next week

Simcoe-Muskoka entering red zone next week

The region was in the red zone before the provincial shutdown took effect Dec. 26, and will return to it when the stay-at-home order is lifted next week
Feds release details of new land border travel restrictions

Feds release details of new land border travel restrictions

Canadians will not be denied entry into the country at the border without a test, but they may be subject to a fine of up to $3,000 per day