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BEYOND LOCAL: Pest ... or snack? June bugs are the 'croutons of the sky'

BEYOND LOCAL: Pest ... or snack? June bugs are the 'croutons of the sky'

June bugs can be serious pests of ornamental and agricultural plants, lawns and golf courses, or they can be a crunchy snack for a bird — or human
Crown calls accused murderer's account 'an evolving story of untruths, omissions and lies'

Crown calls accused murderer's account 'an evolving story of untruths, omissions and lies'

Crown attorney presents final submissions in double-murder trial; 'These were two unarmed, unprepared men who were wiped out'
Baby Bluebirds fly the coop (6 photos)

Baby Bluebirds fly the coop (6 photos)

Freelance writer Rosaleen Egan describes the birds who have been visiting this season
Haggling ensues in heated deputation over downtown Midland parking meters

Haggling ensues in heated deputation over downtown Midland parking meters

Council compromises after deputation from BIA and Chamber begs for warnings instead of tickets until Aug 1
Some Penetang residents will be without water Thursday (update: service restored)

Some Penetang residents will be without water Thursday (update: service restored)

Service interruption is required to upgrade infrastructure along Fox Street
Pfizer, Moderna vaccines now preferred second dose for AstraZeneca recipients: NACI

Pfizer, Moderna vaccines now preferred second dose for AstraZeneca recipients: NACI

The guidance is based on growing evidence that a second dose of an mRNA vaccine produces a stronger immune response, and because of the low but serious risk of vaccine-induced blood clots associated with getting AstraZeneca
GBGH returns to safe, limited visitation to 'enhance' patient experience

GBGH returns to safe, limited visitation to 'enhance' patient experience

To ensure visitation can take place safely, precautionary measures remain in place
Then and Now: Rawley Luxury Resort, Spa and Marina celebrates centennial

Then and Now: Rawley Luxury Resort, Spa and Marina celebrates centennial

Port Severn business opened shortly after the Spanish Flu pandemic and is now operating through another global pandemic
Dozen new COVID-19 cases reported in Simcoe-Muskoka Thursday

Dozen new COVID-19 cases reported in Simcoe-Muskoka Thursday

There are no new local cases included in today's update