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Charge in cold-case killing reduced to second-degree murder

Charge in cold-case killing reduced to second-degree murder

Robert MacQueen originally charged with first-degree murder two years ago in connection with 1994 killing of Katherine Janeiro
Local chamber hosting job fair, opens business award nominations

Local chamber hosting job fair, opens business award nominations

Job fair happening Saturday at Midland office while Business Achievement Awards that 'offer well-deserved recognition to North Simcoe businesses' announced next month
LETTER: Carbon tax is a 'step in the right direction'

LETTER: Carbon tax is a 'step in the right direction'

'The carbon tax calls on all of us to be part of the solution. That’s a good thing,' says letter writer
CANADA: Women's soccer teams to wear purple wristbands during international window

CANADA: Women's soccer teams to wear purple wristbands during international window

FIFPro, the union representing professional footballers, notes that the Canadian women started the trend and says women's national team players will wear the purple wristbands "in a show of collective solidarity and desire for positive change."
Replica firearm seized at plaza Easter Sunday: Police

Replica firearm seized at plaza Easter Sunday: Police

18 males detained following citizen’s call, two charged with weapons dangerous
Tiny wants residents to 'invest in our planet' during Earth Week

Tiny wants residents to 'invest in our planet' during Earth Week

Township planning full slate of activities during annual homage to Mother Nature, which runs from April 17 to 21
Good morning, Midland!

Good morning, Midland!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
VIDEO: Millennials are drowning in CERB debt

VIDEO: Millennials are drowning in CERB debt

Canadians between the ages of 26 and 41 accounted for nearly half of all personal insolvencies filed last year — and for many, CERB debt was the 'final straw'
BEYOND LOCAL: Why major players dominate Canada's business landscape

BEYOND LOCAL: Why major players dominate Canada's business landscape

Runaway food prices. A massive day-long telecom outage that knocked out internet and phone service across the country. Flight delays, cancellations and stranded air travellers.
Speaking of Wildlife owner pens book about 'legendary' opossum

Speaking of Wildlife owner pens book about 'legendary' opossum

New children's book, Larry the Opossum Has No Eyes, is based on an opossum that found refuge at the sanctuary; 'Nothing stopped him,' says author