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Province reports 1,708 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases today

Province reports 1,708 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases today

About 67% of the new cases are from the GTA; There are 20 more deaths related to the coronavirus reported over the past 24 hours
Midland homelessness action committee wets its feet at first meeting

Midland homelessness action committee wets its feet at first meeting

Only one of the three councillors appointed to the committee showed up for the first meeting. The one who did said 'there's a lot of bad blood in the community. There are a lot of people that feel they're not being heard and helped'
CANADA: Why the 'extreme intoxication' defence is dangerous for women

CANADA: Why the 'extreme intoxication' defence is dangerous for women

The extreme intoxication defence is often successful when used, usually in cases involving male violence against women
Significant winter storm expected: Environment Canada

Significant winter storm expected: Environment Canada

10-20 cm of snow expected by Tuesday morning
Penetanguishene woman thinks outside the box with new kids' book

Penetanguishene woman thinks outside the box with new kids' book

Anne O’Farrell-Schultz knew she wanted to write a children's book celebrating the 'crazy antics' of her daughters and their friend
Good morning, Midland!

Good morning, Midland!

Stop and smell the roses
BEYOND LOCAL: Know the signs developmental language disorder

BEYOND LOCAL: Know the signs developmental language disorder

Developmental language disorder may be missed as it often doesn’t appear foremost as a language impairment
Simcoe resident among 11 COVID-19 cases linked to soccer players at Vaughan sportsplex

Simcoe resident among 11 COVID-19 cases linked to soccer players at Vaughan sportsplex

Cases include York, Simcoe, Toronto, Peel residents; public health says risk of exposure is high for individuals present Nov. 11 and 15
Raise money for our furry friends in need this holiday season

Raise money for our furry friends in need this holiday season

Ontario SPCA Provincial Education & Animal Centre hosts virtual auction to help animals in need
Tiny residents rally behind beaver, demanding answers from township about dam removal

Tiny residents rally behind beaver, demanding answers from township about dam removal

Other reports and presentations Monday include consultants bringing forward short-term rental management options and an update on the bylaw consolidating licensing regulations around trailer camps/campgrounds