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Ontario reports 2,093 new COVID cases today

Ontario reports 2,093 new COVID cases today

The province reported 56 deaths related to COVID-19 today
Ontario extends off-peak electricity rates to Feb. 9

Ontario extends off-peak electricity rates to Feb. 9

The previous order expired today so the government extended rate of 8.5 cents per kilowatt-hour to encourage people to follow the stay-at-home order, which is also in place until at least February 9
Ravens fly with Olympians' grace and an 'eerie' level of intelligence

Ravens fly with Olympians' grace and an 'eerie' level of intelligence

Ravens have a language (over 30 different sounds) and can communicate messages to other ravens, says outdoors columnist
BEYOND LOCAL: Facial recognition technology raises serious ethical and privacy questions

BEYOND LOCAL: Facial recognition technology raises serious ethical and privacy questions

,As U.S. Capitol investigators use facial recognition, it begs the question: Who owns our faces?
Tay Legions denied concession on water bills

Tay Legions denied concession on water bills

President of Victoria Harbour branch says they're doing fine financially but are still looking to cut costs where they can
Good Morning, Midland!

Good Morning, Midland!

Every day is a fresh beginning
COVID-19: In the rush for coronavirus information, unreviewed scientific papers are being publicized

COVID-19: In the rush for coronavirus information, unreviewed scientific papers are being publicized

The internet has made scientific research more available to the public and the media
Deadly outbreak at Roberta Place illustrates widespread problems in long-term care: union

Deadly outbreak at Roberta Place illustrates widespread problems in long-term care: union

According to a Roberta Place worker who has contracted the virus and has seen what has been happening inside, 'people were close to nervous breakdowns. It was absolutely chaotic in there, but everyone is doing what they can'
Three more resident deaths reported at Roberta Place; death toll reaches 50

Three more resident deaths reported at Roberta Place; death toll reaches 50

Health unit also identifies 85 household cases from primary contacts linked to Roberta Place, which is up from 42 as reported Sunday
Midland resident facing charges following traffic stop in Penetanguishene

Midland resident facing charges following traffic stop in Penetanguishene

Two people in the vehicle are facing drug trafficking charges following the stop