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'Caveat emptor' when using discount grocery app: Local shopper

'Caveat emptor' when using discount grocery app: Local shopper

Midland resident Robin Koykka says prices on the Flashfood app seem to show an inflated regular price 'far beyond' the actual in-store price
Job fair provides a hire experience for area residents

Job fair provides a hire experience for area residents

‘There was a lineup upon entering here today,’ says employer as roughly 200 participants look for job opportunities from 23 employers during YMCA employment event at Midland Cultural Centre
Impressionist Gagnon, 'man of a thousand voices' coming to Orillia

Impressionist Gagnon, 'man of a thousand voices' coming to Orillia

Artist performing May 9 at the Orillia Opera House and May 25 at Meaford Hall
Living Colour joining Boston rockers Extreme for Casino Rama show

Living Colour joining Boston rockers Extreme for Casino Rama show

Country artist Brett Young also added to the bill this summer; general public tickets for both shows go on sale later this week
GUEST COLUMN: Public health goes beyond pandemics, outbreaks

GUEST COLUMN: Public health goes beyond pandemics, outbreaks

Public health agency 'frequently works in the background and often goes unnoticed when things are well,' says Simcoe-Muskoka's medical officer of health
Waypoint recognizes energy, commitment of volunteers

Waypoint recognizes energy, commitment of volunteers

National Volunteer Week takes place April 14-20
LETTER: Mandate alcohol detection technology in all vehicles

LETTER: Mandate alcohol detection technology in all vehicles

'We must prevent anyone who has been drinking alcohol from driving their vehicle and being on the road,' says letter writer
Dog walker fends off sneak attack by coyote in Barrie park

Dog walker fends off sneak attack by coyote in Barrie park

'I was keeping my eye toward the wooded area. Luckily that lady was walking behind us and spotted it or (Opie) would have been coyote chow,' says resident
Tiny issues reminder about waterfront structures, boat lifts

Tiny issues reminder about waterfront structures, boat lifts

Township of Tiny will not permit or authorize any boat lifts or other in water structures installed in front of any municipally-owned properties
Good morning, Midland!

Good morning, Midland!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices