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Ontario reports 990 new COVID cases Saturday

Ontario reports 990 new COVID cases Saturday

The number of cases is down by 260 cases from Friday's report
News From The Front. Dateline: 2015 (4 photos)

News From The Front. Dateline: 2015 (4 photos)

Midland missed golden opportunity to cultivate relationship with enterprising entrepreneur, writer says
BEYOND LOCAL: Criminal justice needs a better understanding of childhood trauma

BEYOND LOCAL: Criminal justice needs a better understanding of childhood trauma

Courts have failed to understand the role childhood trauma can play in adult criminal behaviour, psychologist says
Team Howard looking for some Brier glory in Alberta

Team Howard looking for some Brier glory in Alberta

Glenn Howard and Wayne Middaugh teaming up at this week's Tim Hortons Brier in Calgary
Good morning, Midland!

Good morning, Midland!

Choose happy.
CANADA: Short-term anti-racist training is not enough to counter systemic racism in education, expert says

CANADA: Short-term anti-racist training is not enough to counter systemic racism in education, expert says

Ministries of education need to embed ongoing anti-racist training into their teacher education program, prof says
COVID-19: Province lays out who will be vaccinated in Phase 2

COVID-19: Province lays out who will be vaccinated in Phase 2

Next group includes those aged 60 to 79, those living in high-risk congregate settings (shelters, community living), people with high-risk chronic conditions and their caregivers, and people who cannot work from home
Variant still a wildcard, Gardner urges continued diligence

Variant still a wildcard, Gardner urges continued diligence

In a letter to the region's populace, the medical officer of health again explained his decision to advise lockdown and today's announcement about moving to red zone
Nature lovers rejoice, Wye Marsh reopens

Nature lovers rejoice, Wye Marsh reopens

“I am sure that the chickadees will be happy to see visitors return with seed in hand!” Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre staffer says
One local resident among 29 new COVID-19 cases in region today

One local resident among 29 new COVID-19 cases in region today

Today's report includes a Penetanguishene man between 35 and 44 years old whose case is outbreak-related