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United Way grant to help area health team reduce poverty

United Way grant to help area health team reduce poverty

The three-year, $233,742 grant aims to help people who are struggling to meet their basic needs

Midland beach posted after unsafe bacteria levels found

While swimming is still allowed at Pete Pettersen Park, swimmers are cautioned not to dunk their heads or swallow water
Another tornado confirmed in region, this time in Thornbury

Another tornado confirmed in region, this time in Thornbury

Since July 13, nine tornadoes and two downbursts have hit Grey, Simcoe and Muskoka, including one in Penetanguishene
Ontario reports 226 new COVID-19 cases Friday as cases climb again

Ontario reports 226 new COVID-19 cases Friday as cases climb again

Province also reports 11 new deaths and 148 more recoveries; This is the fifth straight day the number of cases climbed
LETTER: County's new 'big, ugly bins' create storage issues

LETTER: County's new 'big, ugly bins' create storage issues

Midland resident says she barely fills her existing compost, garbage and recycling bins
CANADA: StatCan data shows youth unemployment rates have risen during the COVID-19 pandemic

CANADA: StatCan data shows youth unemployment rates have risen during the COVID-19 pandemic

StatCan says pay rates rose for younger employees, but that phenomenon was driven in large part by a reduction in low-paying jobs that were previously held by younger employees
Local turtles get assist from Tiny, Awenda Provincial Park

Local turtles get assist from Tiny, Awenda Provincial Park

Urbanization and the destruction of wetlands pose the largest threat for turtle species
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COVID-19: Industry plagued by pandemic outbreaks plots comeback

COVID-19: Industry plagued by pandemic outbreaks plots comeback

A lot has changed for the cruise ship industry in the last year and a half
Juno-winning Orillia musician receives degree 44 years after leaving university

Juno-winning Orillia musician receives degree 44 years after leaving university

Lance Anderson had 'quite a surprise' when he learned he didn't have to return to school to finish program