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Air quality alerts issued for Simcoe County

Air quality alerts issued for Simcoe County

Smoke from forest fires causing poor air quality, reducing visibility
Suspects sought in Trans-Canada Trail assault

Suspects sought in Trans-Canada Trail assault

Person walking trail between Scott and Owen streets in Penetanguishene fights off two attackers
What’s the buzz? Town of Midland commissioning two new murals

What’s the buzz? Town of Midland commissioning two new murals

The murals' theme will reflect bees, pollinators as well as pollinator-friendly plants and flowers in keeping with the town's status as a Bee City
Missing Tay Township man's body found

Missing Tay Township man's body found

OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) officers and K-9 unit searching for the missing male located a deceased person on July 8 in Port McNicoll
Georgian prepares for resumption of on-campus activity for fall classes

Georgian prepares for resumption of on-campus activity for fall classes

Colleges, universities will have flexibility to deliver classes 'in the mode that best suits the needs of students and institutions, including virtual and hybrid delivery models'
Seven new COVID cases in Simcoe-Muskoka region since Friday

Seven new COVID cases in Simcoe-Muskoka region since Friday

A Severn resident has died after contracting COVID-19
Canada to reopen border to fully vaccinated Americans on Aug. 9

Canada to reopen border to fully vaccinated Americans on Aug. 9

American tourists can enter Canada as long as they're fully vaccinated, with international tourists permitted to enter as of Sept. 7
Suggestions building code wasn’t followed in tornado zone 'casts misleading shadow,' says official

Suggestions building code wasn’t followed in tornado zone 'casts misleading shadow,' says official

'It is unreasonable to expect a roof to resist tornado-strength winds and resulting forces,' says Andrea Miller
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