Local News

Roadwork affects Thompsons Road traffic this week in Penetanguishene

Lane restrictions and traffic controls will be in place for approximately one week

Jun 14, 2021 5:21 PM Read more >

Five boaters cited with lifejacket offences during weekend marine patrol

OPP checked 45 vessels in the region

Jun 14, 2021 4:56 PM Read more >

No local residents among 28 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Simcoe-Muskoka since Friday

There are 215 active cases in the region

Jun 14, 2021 2:53 PM Read more >

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

Jun 14, 2021 2:25 PM Read more >

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

Announcement applies to all individuals of First Nations, Inuit and Métis background

Jun 14, 2021 12:02 PM Read more >

Ontario reports 447 new COVID cases Monday

Today's update also includes 670 recoveries, 22 new hospitalizations, and four deaths

Jun 14, 2021 10:31 AM Read more >

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

Leave the leaves!

Jun 14, 2021 9:54 AM Read more >

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

Jun 14, 2021 9:25 AM Read more >

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

Jun 14, 2021 7:29 AM Read more >

Good morning, Midland!

The most important kind of freedom is to be what you really are.

Jun 14, 2021 6:00 AM Read more >