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LETTER: Time to follow Medicine Hat's lead on homelessness

LETTER: Time to follow Medicine Hat's lead on homelessness

'If Medicine Hat can do it, why can the County of Simcoe not do it?' reader asks
Body of missing boater found (update)

Body of missing boater found (update)

The 67-year-old, who wasn't wearing a life-jacket, left his vessel in an inflatable to secure kayak and paddle board which had become detached from boat
Mom pens children's book to help teach kindness, self-acceptance

Mom pens children's book to help teach kindness, self-acceptance

Barrie author says daughter had three hip surgeries since she was 18 months old 'and that has just changed my perspective on life'
BEYOND LOCAL: Tips for students with chronic illnesses starting post-secondary this fall

BEYOND LOCAL: Tips for students with chronic illnesses starting post-secondary this fall

any young adults with chronic health conditions transition to post-secondary school at or around the same time they are transitioning from pediatric to adult health care
COLUMN: Facing falling apples, angry wasps, wily raccoons

COLUMN: Facing falling apples, angry wasps, wily raccoons

Having a gathering on a rural farm property poses many challenges ... as our outdoors columnist has discovered this week
Good morning, Midland!

Good morning, Midland!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
BEYOND LOCAL: Kindergarten transitions can be eased by supporting kids

BEYOND LOCAL: Kindergarten transitions can be eased by supporting kids

For many parents, caregivers and children, the entry into kindergarten is a watershed transition
'Run for Her' trail run raises money for Ovarian Cancer Canada

'Run for Her' trail run raises money for Ovarian Cancer Canada

On Sept 10, Alicia Tone will run 31 km on the Bruce Trail for the 3,100 Canadian women diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year
Tiny council feeling super about information highway

Tiny council feeling super about information highway

Provincial SWIFT broadband initiative progressing in Tiny Township is ‘good news for our municipality’ says Mayor
HCF gives final physician recruitment funds to GBGH team

HCF gives final physician recruitment funds to GBGH team