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Friends of Keewatin, Thomson Terminals float kids' spirits

Friends of Keewatin, Thomson Terminals float kids' spirits

Volunteers gather at former Port McNicoll school Wednesday to hand out thousands of toys for children in need
Mint issues black-ringed toonie in memory of Queen Elizabeth II

Mint issues black-ringed toonie in memory of Queen Elizabeth II

Coin's black outer ring is intended to evoke a 'mourning armband' to honour the queen
Tiny to revisit all speed bylaws in new year

Tiny to revisit all speed bylaws in new year

‘The intent is to consolidate (them) into one bylaw, eliminate the confusion,’ and look at traffic volume bylaws ‘that were put in place decades ago,’ says public works director
Local transit gets $64,000 in new funding from province

Local transit gets $64,000 in new funding from province

'This is great news,' says transit official; Money is to help mitigate financial impacts of COVID-19
This week in MidlandToday+: Feed the family, enter for a chance to win free groceries!

This week in MidlandToday+: Feed the family, enter for a chance to win free groceries!

Plus, we take a look back at the first season of Inside the Village and Up Close & Personal
'Get on board' and 'stop whining,' Ford tells mayors criticizing housing law

'Get on board' and 'stop whining,' Ford tells mayors criticizing housing law

Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie and other municipal leaders said Ontario's new law will force them to raise property taxes to pay for infrastructure that supports new housing
Sombre ceremony marks 'heartbreaking' violence against women

Sombre ceremony marks 'heartbreaking' violence against women

'We should know their names, we should be outraged,' advocate says as La Maison Rosewood Shelter hosts vigil to remember 52 women, children murdered in Ontario this year
Springwater family escapes early morning blaze, but pet dies

Springwater family escapes early morning blaze, but pet dies

No injuries reported, but a family pet was killed in the fire; Damages estimated at $400,000
Sultans of String bringing unique Christmas show to Midland

Sultans of String bringing unique Christmas show to Midland

From fiery fiddle tunes to a Caribbean sleigh ride, this surprising and delightful holiday fiesta heats up when Sultans of String bring their signature sound
COLUMN: Bill 23 puts First Nations in a 'dangerous' place

COLUMN: Bill 23 puts First Nations in a 'dangerous' place

'How are we to respect the laws you create when you can’t?' asks local elder, who says Ford government has turned its back on its 'duty to consult' with First Nations