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LETTER: Walk for Alzheimer's shattered records, raised $100k

LETTER: Walk for Alzheimer's shattered records, raised $100k

'You showed the people living with dementia in Simcoe County that they are not walking this journey alone,' says thankful official
Indigenous people can now reclaim traditional names on passports, other ID

Indigenous people can now reclaim traditional names on passports, other ID

Announcement applies to all individuals of First Nations, Inuit and Métis background
Ontario reports 447 new COVID cases Monday

Ontario reports 447 new COVID cases Monday

Today's update also includes 670 recoveries, 22 new hospitalizations, and four deaths
Master Gardener answers: to cut or not to cut (your spring bulbs)

Master Gardener answers: to cut or not to cut (your spring bulbs)

Leave the leaves!
BEYOND LOCAL: How wildfires affect climate change — and vice versa

BEYOND LOCAL: How wildfires affect climate change — and vice versa

When it comes to climate, wildfires occupy an unusual space: they are driven by climate change and they help drive it
Tiny tightens grip on the STR 'epidemic' by considering zoning, bylaw amendments

Tiny tightens grip on the STR 'epidemic' by considering zoning, bylaw amendments

Discussion of licencing bad STRs "out of existence" brought up in committee of the whole meeting
Good morning, Midland!

Good morning, Midland!

The most important kind of freedom is to be what you really are.
COVID-19: Lessons the pandemic can teach us about preventing chronic diseases

COVID-19: Lessons the pandemic can teach us about preventing chronic diseases

Unequal access to preventive resources such as healthy foods, a family doctor, health screening and health promotion programs put some groups at increased risk for chronic illness, researchers say
Area girl hopes to swim, bike after innovative back surgery

Area girl hopes to swim, bike after innovative back surgery

Youth previously had to wear a brace for 23 hours a day; 'It just makes me so happy she can ... go wherever life takes her. It’s not going to hold her back anymore,' says mom
Curious about Georgian College? This virtual forum is for you

Curious about Georgian College? This virtual forum is for you

Those ready to apply can learn how Georgian will cover the $95 application fee so they can apply for free