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BEYOND LOCAL: Pelé enchanted fans and dazzled opponents

BEYOND LOCAL: Pelé enchanted fans and dazzled opponents

In the conversation about soccer’s greatest player, only the late Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are mentioned alongside him
GARDENING: Things to do in or for your garden in January

GARDENING: Things to do in or for your garden in January

This month you could be planning your spring gardens and getting bulbs started
Good morning, Midland!

Good morning, Midland!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
CANADA: 2022 was a defining year for athlete activism

CANADA: 2022 was a defining year for athlete activism

Armed with powerful voices, many found they were as strong off the field as on it
NEWSMAKERS: Midland compromises on short-term free parking

NEWSMAKERS: Midland compromises on short-term free parking

Temporary free parking in downtown Midland as council and staff look to fix much ballyhooed system
Area senior flies to new heights with latest adventure

Area senior flies to new heights with latest adventure

'I wasn’t the least bit nervous because I had this handsome pilot with me and he flies jets and I felt good about that,' says Gloria Ruttkay, 91
NEWSMAKERS: From war to peace, Ukrainian family finds solace in Midland

NEWSMAKERS: From war to peace, Ukrainian family finds solace in Midland

'War. This word from the history books has become our history, our life, our reality,' Yuliia Homa says, 'but Canadians have shown that there are no borders between people and love'
NEWSMAKERS: Schools' move to eliminate Halloween costumes 'sad and wrong'

NEWSMAKERS: Schools' move to eliminate Halloween costumes 'sad and wrong'

'No one asked the kids how they feel about this. I’m sure if a vote was actually held, a vast majority (of parents) would want them (costumes in schools),' laments parent
'Heartbreaking': Area lacrosse pioneer battles rare condition

'Heartbreaking': Area lacrosse pioneer battles rare condition

'He has been, I would say, the greatest builder, promoter and supporter of girls’ field lacrosse Orillia has ever had,' friend says of John Pritchard’s legacy
BEYOND LOCAL: Bunbun's Vancouver Airport adventure has a happy ending

BEYOND LOCAL: Bunbun's Vancouver Airport adventure has a happy ending

Bunbun's tale went viral after Alberta Senator Paula Simons tweeted a photo of the rabbit which she said had been found by her daughter at YVR on Dec. 20