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Ontario hospital services shuttered over 1,000 times this year: advocacy group

Ontario hospital services shuttered over 1,000 times this year: advocacy group

The Ontario Health Coalition tracked all of the closures of emergency departments, urgent care centres and other hospital services in the province this year
Second date added for Jerry Seinfeld, Kim Mitchell coming to Casino Rama

Second date added for Jerry Seinfeld, Kim Mitchell coming to Casino Rama

Comedy icon performs May 10 and 11, former Max Webster leader also heading to Rama
Headliners announced for next summer's Boots and Hearts

Headliners announced for next summer's Boots and Hearts

Top of the bill will be Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett and Cody Johnson; tickets for August 2024 festival go on sale Friday, Dec. 8
Georgian students charged up about converting 1972 VW to an EV

Georgian students charged up about converting 1972 VW to an EV

'This is where the world is moving and we’re trying to stay a little bit ahead of the game,' says Georgian professor who is leading project
Good morning, Midland!

Good morning, Midland!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Midland student helps create youth mental health resource guide

Midland student helps create youth mental health resource guide

‘My project could be used as a template for other communities,’ says Angela Luan, who is in her third year of medical school at Queen’s University
Donning wig spawned 'whole new adventure' for alopecia advocate

Donning wig spawned 'whole new adventure' for alopecia advocate

Area woman lost all her hair in one week when she was seven, but has found ways to connect with others affected by autoimmune disease
YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka annual report 'spotlighting achievements'

YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka annual report 'spotlighting achievements'

'This past year has seen great progress,' says CEO. Volunteers gave 19,653 hours of their time to support YMCA programs over past year
Midland retiree wins $50K Instant Crossword top prize

Midland retiree wins $50K Instant Crossword top prize

Beverley Chapple was 'shaking with excitement' when learning of big win
‘Daunting’: Tiny faces ‘tough decisions’ amid projected 6% tax hike

‘Daunting’: Tiny faces ‘tough decisions’ amid projected 6% tax hike

'Municipalities receive basically 10 to 12 per cent of the taxation revenue, but own almost 80 per cent of the infrastructure in Canada,' laments CAO