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OPP provides tips to avoid frauds, scams

OPP provides tips to avoid frauds, scams

Police urge people to report fraud attempts to Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
Good morning, Midland!

Good morning, Midland!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Why so many Canadians are going bankrupt

INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Why so many Canadians are going bankrupt

This week's podcast: Millennials account for nearly half of insolvencies, thanks to soaring credit card debt, CERB payments — and predatory lenders charging nearly 400 per cent interest
Area students hunt down the king at county-wide chess tournament

Area students hunt down the king at county-wide chess tournament

'I think it’s a chance for kids to use their brain power in a different way than they’re used to with school,' says Trillium Woods teacher
More 'despicable' vandalism, this time at Barrie cenotaph

More 'despicable' vandalism, this time at Barrie cenotaph

Damage to downtown memorial comes on the heels of a Victoria Cross monument also being vandalized at Military Heritage Park
Battle lines being drawn over 'unjust' acquisition of Keewatin

Battle lines being drawn over 'unjust' acquisition of Keewatin

Keep Keewatin Home wants Kingston museum to abandon 'abhorrent act' of moving ship to Limestone City. Museum calls group 'well-intentioned, but misguided'
Tay drinking water system gets top marks

Tay drinking water system gets top marks

Tay drinking water systems effectively flawless as deputy mayor praises annual reports and staff, while asking for moderation with seasonal water usage 'green snakes'
Area man receives 5-year sentence in Sudbury fentanyl bust

Area man receives 5-year sentence in Sudbury fentanyl bust

'I want to put this behind me, move forward and be a better father. The charges are not a reflection of my true character,' Marlon Carelse-Brown tells the court
‘The Big Pull’, waterfowl viewing day coming to Tiny Marsh

‘The Big Pull’, waterfowl viewing day coming to Tiny Marsh

Participants will help rid marsh of invasive garlic mustard plants during Easter Saturday event with free waterfowl viewing event happening the following week
LETTER: No room for negotiation between Russia, Ukraine

LETTER: No room for negotiation between Russia, Ukraine

'Negotiating with a wrong-doer usually leads to the innocent aggrieved having to give up something they shouldn’t have to. In this case, it is freedom,' letter writer says