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Orillia native with COVID-19 urges people to 'take precautions seriously'

Orillia native with COVID-19 urges people to 'take precautions seriously'

Chad McKillop and wife still feeling effects of coronavirus; 'The more people follow these guidelines, the quicker we’re going to get through this'
Area couple’s craft project aims to help front-line workers

Area couple’s craft project aims to help front-line workers

While home made PPE cannot currently be used by front-line health care workers locally, the County of Simcoe will accept them for use down the road
Springwater man faces new charges in online investigation

Springwater man faces new charges in online investigation

Police would like to speak with anyone who has had contact with a male online using the screen name WickKush or boosted.sti18
Ontario COVID-19 cases tip over 1,000 with today's reported lab tests

Ontario COVID-19 cases tip over 1,000 with today's reported lab tests

The province is reporting another 151 lab-confirmed cases today, which is the week's second-highest single day increase
Unknown Midland: The Chinese Laundry, Soo Sing and Lee Kee (3 photos)

Unknown Midland: The Chinese Laundry, Soo Sing and Lee Kee (3 photos)

Little is known about Midland's early Chinese residents.
Rain alert issued for Midland and area

Rain alert issued for Midland and area

Heavy rainfall possible Saturday night into Sunday, says Environment Canada
Screen fades to black for iconic Midland business (4 photos)

Screen fades to black for iconic Midland business (4 photos)

Midland Drive-In, a family favourite, lowers curtain for final time
Good morning, Midland!

Good morning, Midland!

Embrace the moment
Napoleon workers put grills on hold to make medical equipment

Napoleon workers put grills on hold to make medical equipment

Napoleon workers to focus primarily on assembling and packaging face shields after joining forces with Barrie-based medical equipment facility
Social distancing: Here's how to help older adults change their routines

Social distancing: Here's how to help older adults change their routines

It’s critical to help the older adults in your life forgo their routines and embrace social distancing