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Simcoe North municipalities join forces for a service review

Simcoe North municipalities join forces for a service review

'Now we're casting the net a little broader ... (are) there some synergies that we haven't really taken full advantage of,' said Midland's acting CAO
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Good morning, Midland!

Good morning, Midland!

Mix of sun and cloud today.
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Sideline becomes 'major industry' for local maple syrup producers

Sideline becomes 'major industry' for local maple syrup producers

Hutchinson family hosts tree-tapping event ion Oro-Medonte; 'We are just itching to get out there and get the sap flowing,' says farmer
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Old Simcoe Hotel carries almost 170 years of history and kinship

Old Simcoe Hotel carries almost 170 years of history and kinship

'Fifty years ago, my dad bought me my first beer in here,' says owner
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It's venomous, has 30 legs ... and lives in your house!

It's venomous, has 30 legs ... and lives in your house!

Despite horror-novel-like characteristics, House Centipedes, while being quite voracious and lively, are not a threat to humans, says outdoors columnist
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Midland, North Simcoe experiencing a baby boom

Midland, North Simcoe experiencing a baby boom

Regional partnership with Orillia hospital hailed as innovative model; 'I can’t say enough positive things about our experience at GBGH,' says new mom
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Coldest Night event brings out community's warmth and generosity (7 photos)

Coldest Night event brings out community's warmth and generosity (7 photos)

This year's event expected to come close to $20,000 fundraising goal
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Good morning, Midland!

Good morning, Midland!

Mix of sun and cloud today.
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Ontario Winter Games are coming! Here's what you need to know

Ontario Winter Games are coming! Here's what you need to know

Opening ceremonies kick things off February 27; 'We’re excited to welcome the entire province to Orillia for the 2020 Ontario Winter Games,' says official
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Catholic school teachers return to bargaining table. Strikes on hold

Catholic school teachers return to bargaining table. Strikes on hold

Teachers will do what's necessary to stand against cuts to publicly funded education and, should talks fail, will announce further strike action, says association
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