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Midland parks getting facelifts, but won't feature adult exercise equipment

Midland parks getting facelifts, but won't feature adult exercise equipment

A survey on Engaging Midland is looking for community direction on priority parks on which the $500,000 budget will be spent, said staff member
COVID-19: Those with anxiety, financial issues harder hit by pandemic

COVID-19: Those with anxiety, financial issues harder hit by pandemic

COVID-19 lockdown measures have been much harder on those with pre-existing anxiety issues or in lower-income demographics, research suggests
Ontario expected to give update on COVID-19 vaccination plan

Ontario expected to give update on COVID-19 vaccination plan

Premier remains in self-isolation after possible exposure to the virus
Province cracks down on contraband cellphones at correctional centres

Province cracks down on contraband cellphones at correctional centres

Province now delivering detection devices to 25 institutions, including Penetanguishene superjail where union head says contraband cellphones aren't a major problem
Good morning, Midland!

Good morning, Midland!

Spring adds new life and new joy to all that is.
BEYOND LOCAL: Why med schools need to prepare doctors for revolutionary advances in genetics

BEYOND LOCAL: Why med schools need to prepare doctors for revolutionary advances in genetics

Medical education needs to include understanding how genetic conditions can occur
Officials tight-lipped as ministry probes Oro-Medonte barn collapse

Officials tight-lipped as ministry probes Oro-Medonte barn collapse

Two males were injured in the collapse of a large unfinished barn that was under construction; the Ministry of Labour's investigation is ongoing
COLUMN: Never forget the 'bouquet of humanity' who tried to help George Floyd

COLUMN: Never forget the 'bouquet of humanity' who tried to help George Floyd

Heroes come in all shapes and sizes, ages and genders, Wendy writes In this week's 'Everything King'
Why Indigenous peoples are a priority population for the vaccine rollout

Why Indigenous peoples are a priority population for the vaccine rollout

Data shows that Indigenous people are more susceptible to contagious illnesses
COVID-19's third wave 'punishing' for local hospitals, officials say

COVID-19's third wave 'punishing' for local hospitals, officials say

'The crisis is here at Simcoe-Muskoka,' says official, noting 'patients are frightened and ... some of them are dying alone'