Midland News

CANADA: COVID-19-related spending set to drop sharply over coming year

Part of the decline relates to a projected plunge in relief spending for individuals

Mar 11, 2021 9:25 AM Read more >

Keewatin group gets recognition from Tay, will keep pursuing provincial heritage designation

Perhaps the province could set a precedent by designating the Keewatin as heritage since shipwrecks and other partially submerged properties are under the Ontario Heritage Act, Keewatin proponent says

Mar 11, 2021 7:29 AM Read more >

Good morning, Midland!

You can if you think you can.

Mar 11, 2021 6:00 AM Read more >

Team Howard moves to 5-1 in Calgary

A string of three consecutive victories leave Team Howard in a good position heading into the final day of round robin action at the Brier

Mar 10, 2021 9:31 PM Read more >

CANADA: Profs say COVID-19 highlights the need for more — and better — public banks

Strong, democratic and accountable public banks in Canada could help reverse the impact of privatizing vital services, according to experts

Mar 10, 2021 8:55 PM Read more >

Foster-care system being revamped in wake of boy's death in Barrie home

'Since the tragedy in 2019, much work has been done to continually improve the residential services system,' says Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions official

Mar 10, 2021 7:29 PM Read more >

'Violence against Indigenous women has not ended,' laments local activist

'Indigenous women don’t make the calls to police because we are treated like the criminals. It’s simply not safe for us to call the police,' says Beausoleil woman

Mar 10, 2021 6:12 PM Read more >