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Metal 'stakes' are from breakwater structure, Balm Beach cottager says (4 photos)

Metal 'stakes' are from breakwater structure, Balm Beach cottager says (4 photos)

'It's obvious that someone has tried to pull them out and by bending back and forth have broken them,' Victor Minas says, adding a contractor will remove them ASAP
Good morning, Midland!

Good morning, Midland!

Roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer
COVID-19: Pandemic puppies — Canine crisis or happy household?

COVID-19: Pandemic puppies — Canine crisis or happy household?

As the pandemic drags on, people’s desire for puppies continues to grow
Last of Algonquin Park's fishing guides dies at age 84

Last of Algonquin Park's fishing guides dies at age 84

Over the years, his guests included a Mexican president, Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones, and the entire cast of Bonanza
COLUMN: 'Ugly trend' emerging as people surrender pandemic pets

COLUMN: 'Ugly trend' emerging as people surrender pandemic pets

In this week's Everything King, Wendy discusses the troubling trend of pandemic pet surrender
Ontario making progress against COVID-19 but is "not out of the woods" according the chief medical officer

Ontario making progress against COVID-19 but is "not out of the woods" according the chief medical officer

Dr. David Williams said enjoying the long weekend in May is not as important as the prospect of being able to enjoy the summer
Four Tiny residents among 42 new COVID-19 cases reported in region today

Four Tiny residents among 42 new COVID-19 cases reported in region today

All four local cases are linked to close contact
'How you drive is everyone's business,' OPP warn

'How you drive is everyone's business,' OPP warn

From May 18-24, it's Canada Road Safety Week; OPP say 'staggering' number of innocent people killed each year on roads due to dangerous, careless driving
Feds come up with $100K in funding for local seniors programming

Feds come up with $100K in funding for local seniors programming

'This funding will empower seniors by supporting opportunities for older Canadians to stay involved and engaged in their communities,' says Shipley
Double-murder trial to resume Wednesday after COVID-19 delay

Double-murder trial to resume Wednesday after COVID-19 delay

Presiding judge, prosecutors and defence attorney have all tested negative for the virus; Defence also says his client feels well and is comfortable with continuing