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Helix IT acquires Midland tech company

Helix IT acquires Midland tech company

Helix IT will work with MTN customers on existing service agreements and new design and installation projects
Cottage CountryCon planning for 'overdue' return to Orillia this fall

Cottage CountryCon planning for 'overdue' return to Orillia this fall

'This show is long overdue, and people will be excited to get out of their homes and enjoy their local comic-con,' says event organizer
Ontario reports 130 new COVID cases Monday

Ontario reports 130 new COVID cases Monday

Today's report includes zero deaths and 153 recoveries
Tornado that hit Barrie was one of five in region that day: experts

Tornado that hit Barrie was one of five in region that day: experts

The Northern Tornado Project surveyed and used drones in some of the locations and relied on satellite imagery for others
Love of animals brings local woman to volunteer at Bradford animal sanctuary (7 photos)

Love of animals brings local woman to volunteer at Bradford animal sanctuary (7 photos)

'Someone has to be the voice for these animals,' says local resident Stacey Bowman
Good morning, Midland!

Good morning, Midland!

Don't forget to smile today!
New Coldwater restaurant thriving despite pandemic

New Coldwater restaurant thriving despite pandemic

'We didn’t know what to expect last year when the pandemic happened, but we are just so thankful that we made it through,' says eatery owner
COLUMN: Milkweed, once a threat, is now loved and encouraged

COLUMN: Milkweed, once a threat, is now loved and encouraged

If you take a walk through a milkweed patch, you will quickly discover it is abuzz with life, says outdoors columnist
Container homes open up new housing options in Simcoe County

Container homes open up new housing options in Simcoe County

Being able to build in a controlled environment allows for more cost certainty and less worries about potential delays due to weather, says proponent
It's bear season. These tips could be lifesavers

It's bear season. These tips could be lifesavers

OPP, MNRF officials remind cottagers and residents alike that bears that come into a populated area aren't always a threat to public safety