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INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Ontario is sending elderly patients to faraway nursing homes

INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Ontario is sending elderly patients to faraway nursing homes

This week's podcast marks our one-year anniversary. We spend it talking about the looming court battle over a controversial Ford government bill that kicks seniors out of scarce hospital beds
'Very solid roots here': Lakehead planting seeds for Barrie campus?

'Very solid roots here': Lakehead planting seeds for Barrie campus?

'We’re at a bit of an interesting moment in time. We’re asking what is next for Lakehead University,' says official in presentation to city council
Midland woman 'totally shocked' after $100K lottery win

Midland woman 'totally shocked' after $100K lottery win

Bonnie Hartnell plans to save money and make 'some thoughtful investments'
Midland Animal Centre looking to find homes for northern felines

Midland Animal Centre looking to find homes for northern felines

The special feline passengers arrived yesterday and were transported by the Ontario SPCA from the Second Chance Pet Network in Dryden, located approximately 1,300 kilometres north of Sudbury
Local chamber gets facelift thanks to federal largesse

Local chamber gets facelift thanks to federal largesse

Southern Georgian Bay Chamber of Commerce gets $120,000 to renovate, expand its community information centre; add displays celebrating region's First Nations, Francophone roots
Area students invited to enter Paramedic for a Day contest

Area students invited to enter Paramedic for a Day contest

Grade 5 and 6 students can win a visit to their home from a paramedic crew, an ambulance tour, and a First-Aid Kit
Human remains found in Springwater

Human remains found in Springwater

Remains were found by member of public Wednesday off of Penetanguishene Road
Adopt Me: Miley ready to enjoy golden years in loving home

Adopt Me: Miley ready to enjoy golden years in loving home

As long as there are no other cats in your home, this beautiful brown tabby is a sweetheart with people
Lakehead deputations give North Simcoe a look at things to come

Lakehead deputations give North Simcoe a look at things to come

Growth and accessibility the key focus of regional university throughout tailored council presentations over past month
Cause of death remains undetermined in Hwy. 400 incident: OPP

Cause of death remains undetermined in Hwy. 400 incident: OPP

Police sergeant says post-mortem examination scheduled for today in Toronto; Highway's northbound lanes reopened around 10:30 p.m.