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Seven candidates vying to become Midland's next councillor

Seven candidates vying to become Midland's next councillor

Former council members, new faces hope to fill the void created by former Deputy Mayor Jack Contin's death last fall
Breast cancer survivor follows dream, becomes nurse at age 60

Breast cancer survivor follows dream, becomes nurse at age 60

'Learning is ageless and it's been an amazing experience,' says woman who has written a book about her journey
Chiefs have more power to suspend officers under new police law

Chiefs have more power to suspend officers under new police law

'The act really sort of modernizes police workplace. There's some components that are going to make our workplaces safer for our members,' says official
Tiny, Penetanguishene councils delving into full slate of issues tonight

Tiny, Penetanguishene councils delving into full slate of issues tonight

Tiny annual drinking water summary and Penetanguishene non-resident user fees on tap for municipal meetings at respective council chambers
Police seize $13M in drugs as part of probe that began in region

Police seize $13M in drugs as part of probe that began in region

Eleven people charged in relation to Project Cranium after police learn of 'sophisticated criminal network'
Man airlifted to Toronto after stabbing in downtown Barrie

Man airlifted to Toronto after stabbing in downtown Barrie

Police say there were two victims who had been injured after an interaction with a group involving five or six individuals Tuesday evening
Waypoint names new medical director, regional programs

Waypoint names new medical director, regional programs

Dr. Andrea Waddell will take on new role April 1
Measles case confirmed in Simcoe Muskoka

Measles case confirmed in Simcoe Muskoka

The person who has a confirmed case of measles is an adult who has not travelled recently or been in contact with a known case of measles
COLUMN: You can stay for a good time, but not a long time

COLUMN: You can stay for a good time, but not a long time

Writer stresses over the thought of long-term guests
Therapy dog graduation is a tail for the ages

Therapy dog graduation is a tail for the ages

Doggy bags of presents served for Chartwell Tiffin Retirement Residence attendees as Fitz and owner graduate 10-week training period from St. John Ambulance therapy dog program