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20 cm of snowfall possible by Saturday morning: Environment Canada

20 cm of snowfall possible by Saturday morning: Environment Canada

Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations, Environment Canada says
COVID-19: Economics prof calls federal wage subsidy program a 'shotgun approach' that keeps economy in status quo

COVID-19: Economics prof calls federal wage subsidy program a 'shotgun approach' that keeps economy in status quo

He says subsidies need to provide help to individuals, not hold the economy to the status quo
Man who assaulted lacrosse referee in Orillia gets house arrest

Man who assaulted lacrosse referee in Orillia gets house arrest

Dwayne Palomaki will be under house arrest for nine months; victim hopes it will be 'deterrent to others'
Local help, not the military, is best for Roberta Place, says minister of long-term care

Local help, not the military, is best for Roberta Place, says minister of long-term care

'Ultimately, the community spread is the biggest threat to long-term care staff and homes, so everyone has a role to play,' says Dr. Fullerton
YMCA announces plans to sell iconic Geneva Park property

YMCA announces plans to sell iconic Geneva Park property

'This is not a decision we undertook lightly, but the pandemic has caused financial pressures that are, quite simply, beyond our control,' says official
SERIES: Tay councillor proud of staff's resiliency, council's accomplishments

SERIES: Tay councillor proud of staff's resiliency, council's accomplishments

'I will continue to work hard for the remainder of my term to serve those who elected me and to bring about positive change to the community I love,' says Mary Warnock
Midland woman dies from COVID-19, health unit reports 88 new cases today

Midland woman dies from COVID-19, health unit reports 88 new cases today

There is one new local case, involving a Penetanguishene man between 45 and 64 years old
Former Liberal candidate sentenced to 8 months house arrest

Former Liberal candidate sentenced to 8 months house arrest

Gerry Hawes, 59, will be under house arrest for eight months and also be on probation for 24 months following conviction for accessing child pornography
LETTER: SSEA serves essential role helping local municipalities, individuals

LETTER: SSEA serves essential role helping local municipalities, individuals

'We stand beside our organizations that work so hard every day to protect the environment that is essential to our future generations,' local Green Party official says