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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
Local parent concerned about push to vaccinate local kids

Local parent concerned about push to vaccinate local kids

'I feel as though in Canada we are being really aggressive with it, to the point where I feel we are being irresponsible,' worries Barrie mom
Sometimes, the caller isn't your friend: OPP warn of phone scammers

Sometimes, the caller isn't your friend: OPP warn of phone scammers

The caller may identify themselves as a representative of a local organization and will offer to accept money on behalf of the organization
South Georgian Bay home sales top $500M last month

South Georgian Bay home sales top $500M last month

'Home sales haven’t taken their foot off the gas since around June of last year,' says realtor
Ontario reports 530 new COVID cases Sunday

Ontario reports 530 new COVID cases Sunday

Today's update also includes 763 recoveries and seven deaths

LETTER: Municipal officials don't see the big Gypsy moth picture, reader says

'In Lafontaine, we are hardly able to venture outdoors without being bombarded with caterpillars dangling from trees and blowing in the wind,' local resident says
BEYOND LOCAL: Five factors that contribute to students finishing high school

BEYOND LOCAL: Five factors that contribute to students finishing high school

Having flexibility matters in terms of whether students complete their studies, researchers say