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Freezing rain possible tonight: Environment Canada

Freezing rain possible tonight: Environment Canada

Any freezing rain is expected to transition to periods of light snow by early Thursday morning, Environment Canada says
Bob Seger tribute ready to rock Orillia Opera House stage

Bob Seger tribute ready to rock Orillia Opera House stage

Against the Wind coming to town April 29
COLUMN: What's in a name? For babies ... everything!

COLUMN: What's in a name? For babies ... everything!

A name has power and it's your identity, but as Wendy writes this week, most parents are opting for familiar ones, but there are still some Mavericks out there
Good morning, Midland!

Good morning, Midland!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Freezing rain expected in Midland tomorrow night

Freezing rain expected in Midland tomorrow night

Highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery, Environment Canada warns
Youth centre worker takes wheel of cab, helps avert tragedy

Youth centre worker takes wheel of cab, helps avert tragedy

After noticing cab driver foaming at the mouth, worker jumped into front seat to take control of the vehicle as six youths 'freaked out' during scary incident
Weary taxpayers to be hit with five federal tax hikes in 2023

Weary taxpayers to be hit with five federal tax hikes in 2023

'Canadians can’t afford gas or groceries and the government is making things worse by hiking taxes'
Midland returns to paid on-street parking system for new year

Midland returns to paid on-street parking system for new year

‘Enforcement is an expectation of anyone who follows rules, or nobody would bother with the rules,’ says mayor on primary revenue source for town
Almost 1,800 vehicles checked during local Festive RIDE campaign

Almost 1,800 vehicles checked during local Festive RIDE campaign

No impaired drivers found at spot checks during annual campaign by Southern Georgian Bay OPP
COLUMN: It's a new year and new opportunities abound!

COLUMN: It's a new year and new opportunities abound!

Columnist says 'we are all in this together' and now is the time to embrace the 'new' 3 Rs of rights, respect and responsibility