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Hurricane forecast for the fall; date set for Autumn Mariposa III

Hurricane forecast for the fall; date set for Autumn Mariposa III

The annual event will take place at the ODAS Park and will feature several acts including Mariposa fan favourites such as My Son the Hurricane
'Hidden gems': Thrift shopping stores in Midland area thriving

'Hidden gems': Thrift shopping stores in Midland area thriving

'The price isn’t rising here at the Thrift Store. That's huge for the community,' said Aimee Thomas, corps officer and pastor of the Midland Salvation Army
New board game conjures up 'nostalgic' feeling of being in Muskoka

New board game conjures up 'nostalgic' feeling of being in Muskoka

'It’s a fun, lightweight, and a little bit of a strategy board game. It’s geared toward a cross-section of ages,' says co-founder of Muskoka: The Board Game
Man dead after falling out of moving minibus: OPP

Man dead after falling out of moving minibus: OPP

Emergency crews were called Highway 11 in Severn Township just before 11 p.m.
COLUMN: Are tasty wild berries fair game for us humans?

COLUMN: Are tasty wild berries fair game for us humans?

When picking up a snack from the wild side, you have to have a wide perspective and there are many elements to consider, warns columnist
Sudsy Foam Fest draws thousands to Horseshoe Resort

Sudsy Foam Fest draws thousands to Horseshoe Resort

'I loved it. It was really fun, and we kept cool because of all the water obstacles. It was great,' said one of the participants
BEYOND LOCAL: First-gen iPhone sells at auction for $190K

BEYOND LOCAL: First-gen iPhone sells at auction for $190K

LCG Auctions, which hosted Sunday's sale, said the 4GB iPhone model was 20 times rarer than the 8GB model released at the same time
Local wildflower map aims to help overcome 'nature deficit'

Local wildflower map aims to help overcome 'nature deficit'

Hand-drawn sketches and notes of conservationist can be used as a resource to learn about the local eco-system and history of the land through its wildflowers
Good morning, Midland!

Good morning, Midland!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
CANADA: Capelin feed Newfoundland's puffins and whales, and some worry they're in trouble

CANADA: Capelin feed Newfoundland's puffins and whales, and some worry they're in trouble

According to the Fisheries Department's classification system, the capelin stock is in the "critical zone," which, according to the department's definition, means removals should be minimal and stock growth should be prioritized