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COLUMN: Snowy, slushy sidewalks create untenable situation in downtown Midland

COLUMN: Snowy, slushy sidewalks create untenable situation in downtown Midland

'There’s no point in constantly badgering us to support downtown businesses when accessing them from the street is fraught with so many frozen hazards,' writer says
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BEYOND LOCAL: COVID-19 has fueled automation — but human involvement is still essential, prof says

BEYOND LOCAL: COVID-19 has fueled automation — but human involvement is still essential, prof says

Automated systems require knowledge, human supervision and intervention from the human operator whenever something goes wrong
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Waypoint's youth wellness hub receives continued funding

Waypoint's youth wellness hub receives continued funding

The North Simcoe Youth Wellness Hub run out of Waypoint will receive ongoing funding beginning April 1, says Waypoint CEO
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Good morning, Midland!

Good morning, Midland!

Keep moving forward.
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Poor road conditions cancel North zone school buses

Poor road conditions cancel North zone school buses

School vehicles in all other zones are running as scheduled
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Winter weather travel advisory in effect this morning

Winter weather travel advisory in effect this morning

The morning commute will likely be impacted and motorists are advised to exercise caution and alter their travel plans as needed, Environment Canada says
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COVID-19: Why posting vaccines selfies on social media cause envy, frustration

COVID-19: Why posting vaccines selfies on social media cause envy, frustration

People are celebrating getting the coronavirus vaccine by posting selfies online
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New program designed to help those with dementia explore their artistic talents

New program designed to help those with dementia explore their artistic talents

The Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County will be offering Creative Connections, which will begin on March 2
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Weather advisory in effect for Monday: Environment Canada

Weather advisory in effect for Monday: Environment Canada

5 to 10 cm of snow expected by Monday afternoon
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Gobbling up crops and trampling plants, 'wild pigs are ecological train wrecks'

Gobbling up crops and trampling plants, 'wild pigs are ecological train wrecks'

Since January last year the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry received 81 reports of wild pig sightings
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