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Battle lines being drawn over 'unjust' acquisition of Keewatin

Battle lines being drawn over 'unjust' acquisition of Keewatin

Keep Keewatin Home wants Kingston museum to abandon 'abhorrent act' of moving ship to Limestone City. Museum calls group 'well-intentioned, but misguided'
Tay drinking water system gets top marks

Tay drinking water system gets top marks

Tay drinking water systems effectively flawless as deputy mayor praises annual reports and staff, while asking for moderation with seasonal water usage 'green snakes'
Area man receives 5-year sentence in Sudbury fentanyl bust

Area man receives 5-year sentence in Sudbury fentanyl bust

'I want to put this behind me, move forward and be a better father. The charges are not a reflection of my true character,' Marlon Carelse-Brown tells the court
‘The Big Pull’, waterfowl viewing day coming to Tiny Marsh

‘The Big Pull’, waterfowl viewing day coming to Tiny Marsh

Participants will help rid marsh of invasive garlic mustard plants during Easter Saturday event with free waterfowl viewing event happening the following week
<b>LETTER:</b> No room for negotiation between Russia, Ukraine

LETTER: No room for negotiation between Russia, Ukraine

'Negotiating with a wrong-doer usually leads to the innocent aggrieved having to give up something they shouldn’t have to. In this case, it is freedom,' letter writer says
Winter weather travel advisory in effect for this afternoon

Winter weather travel advisory in effect for this afternoon

This combination of snow and strong winds may create a period of challenging driving conditions. Local snowfall amounts of 2 to 5 cm are possible, Environment Canada says
Area mom has been fostering children for 30 years

Area mom has been fostering children for 30 years

Isabel Davey is sharing her story in the hopes of encouraging others to join Simcoe Muskoka Family Connexions as much-needed foster families
Good morning, Midland!

Good morning, Midland!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
'Pinball' Clemons inspires local students to achieve 'greatness'

'Pinball' Clemons inspires local students to achieve 'greatness'

'It was pretty crazy seeing him today. He’s somebody ... who I know is a good guy to look up to because he stands for the right things,' says Grade 12 student, fan of Clemons
Students prepared to check out county-wide chess tournament

Students prepared to check out county-wide chess tournament

Wednesday's tournament will be 'the culmination of many months of preparation for these top 130 players and another chance to test their mettle over the chess board,' says organizer