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Sweet time had by all as maple syrup season begins

Sweet time had by all as maple syrup season begins

First tapping of the season earlier than usual, but regional politicians enjoyed helping with economic product harvest
Good morning, Midland!

Good morning, Midland!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
John Tory resigns as Toronto mayor over affair with staff member

John Tory resigns as Toronto mayor over affair with staff member

TORONTO — John Tory, who served two scandal-free terms as mayor of Toronto and had just been re-elected for a third, announced Friday he was resigning from the job due to an "inappropriate relationship" he had with a former member of his staff.
BEYOND LOCAL: LeBron James passes Abdul-Jabbar for all-time NBA points leader

BEYOND LOCAL: LeBron James passes Abdul-Jabbar for all-time NBA points leader

James will be the seventh name on the list, and he’s likely to stay there for a long time. No active player is within 10,000 points of James, who is under contract for two more years and is on pace to become the league’s first 40,000-point scorer sometime next season
Oro-Medonte rolls up its sleeves in fight with cannabis farms

Oro-Medonte rolls up its sleeves in fight with cannabis farms

Mayor Greenlaw says township hopes to strike balance between residents and cannabis production/processing facility operators
'Ready to go': Reservists prepare for Arctic mission at CFB Borden

'Ready to go': Reservists prepare for Arctic mission at CFB Borden

Soldiers embrace recent cold snap; 'It’s perfect for us. When they go up north, they’re going to see temperatures at minus-40 and minus-50,' says official
'Bright light': Paramedic loses hard-fought battle with cancer

'Bright light': Paramedic loses hard-fought battle with cancer

'We have really lost a champion for the paramedics and for our patients,' chief says of Marianne Orsan, who died Feb. 6 at age 43 following lengthy battle with breast cancer
Simcoe North name remains in federal commission's final report

Simcoe North name remains in federal commission's final report

Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission had been considering changing the riding's long-time moniker to Penetanguishene-Couchiching
'Moderate' COVID risk in region, says health unit

'Moderate' COVID risk in region, says health unit

The virus continues to circulate in Simcoe County and Muskoka; 11 people are currently hospitalized because of COVID-19
Local champion curling couple joins upcoming A Day in the Life

Local champion curling couple joins upcoming A Day in the Life

'It’s exceptional when both a husband and wife reach the highest levels in the same pursuit,' MCC says of Wednesday evening event with Sherry and Wayne Middaugh