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Good morning, Midland!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Toronto street gangs venture north

INSIDE THE VILLAGE: Toronto street gangs venture north

On this week's episode of the podcast: More evidence that GTA drug traffickers ā€” some with known links to notorious street gangs ā€” are branching out across the province in pursuit of massive profits
Orillia man 'overwhelmed' by response, but still pursuing MAID

Orillia man 'overwhelmed' by response, but still pursuing MAID

'Iā€™m not changing my mind,' says Tyler Dunlop, who is grateful for support from community
Severn Sound Environmental Association awards returning in March

Severn Sound Environmental Association awards returning in March

Nominations being accepted for awards, which were cancelled the past two years due to the pandemic
Tracy Neller turns tragedy into triumph in fight against cancer

Tracy Neller turns tragedy into triumph in fight against cancer

For past 21 years, Neller and her Pretty in Pink team have raised funds for Princess Margaret Cancer Centre with Rockin' for the Cure on tap Saturday in Midland
Inspection blitz part of education and enforcement campaign

Inspection blitz part of education and enforcement campaign

The campaign is part of a collaboration with health units in eastern Ontario to make sure retailers are following the Smoke-Free Ontario Act
Barrie woman accused in pedestrian crash released on bail

Barrie woman accused in pedestrian crash released on bail

Cassie Korzenko, who is charged with three counts of impaired driving causing bodily harm, had been in custody since Dec. 1 crash
LETTER: MAID turning into 'a form of sanctioned eugenics'

LETTER: MAID turning into 'a form of sanctioned eugenics'

'Where is our compassion for the homeless, the disabled, the elderly?' asks letter writer, who claims the 'system is broken'
Day two of Midland budget sees EDCNS ember glow

Day two of Midland budget sees EDCNS ember glow

Experienced council chides newcomers to not micromanage in full-day talks over boat slips, consultant fees, user fee revenues
COLUMN: Ready for Zeddy Teddy, return of Zellers?

COLUMN: Ready for Zeddy Teddy, return of Zellers?

With Zellers making a comeback, writer takes a trip down Memory Lane looking at other defunct stores, and a time when choice and customer service were in vogue