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Health Minister announces plan to stabilize health-care system

Health Minister announces plan to stabilize health-care system

The government says it will invest more to increase surgeries in pediatric hospitals and existing private clinics covered by OHIP
Severn Township retiree $80,000 richer after Poker Lotto win

Severn Township retiree $80,000 richer after Poker Lotto win

Wendy Cook plans to pay some bills and celebrate this win with family; 'I feel very grateful for this,' she says
Midland pickleball players shine at Ontario 55+ Summer Games

Midland pickleball players shine at Ontario 55+ Summer Games

'The competition was stiff,' says local cyclist who won time trial competition at event that featured almost 1,000 athletes going for gold in various sports
Ont. Lt. Gov. to visit Midland library for democracy exhibition

Ont. Lt. Gov. to visit Midland library for democracy exhibition

Exhibition, opening Sept. 9, explores the roots of, threats to and promises of democracy through historic and contemporary quotes
Good morning, Midland!

Good morning, Midland!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
SIU clears officer in wake of fatal April crash in Oro-Medonte

SIU clears officer in wake of fatal April crash in Oro-Medonte

Man was killed after stealing OPP vehicle which he 'flipped and rolled over and over for another 42 metres'; SIU finds 'no reasonable grounds' to lay charges
Police on the lookout for wanted Rama First Nation man

Police on the lookout for wanted Rama First Nation man

OPP say not to approach him as 'there may be potential risk,' advising anyone who sees him to call 911
Mark Wahlberg pumps up gym members with stop in region

Mark Wahlberg pumps up gym members with stop in region

Actor visited local gym franchise he's partnered with
Thong-wearing protester joins race to become Barrie's next mayor

Thong-wearing protester joins race to become Barrie's next mayor

Weldon Hachey says BBC documentary spurred his decision to run; 'Every suspicion I have had is coming to light from the real science and experts from around the world'
Suspicious package found at Waypoint in Penetanguishene

Suspicious package found at Waypoint in Penetanguishene

Police disposed of package Wednesday; investigation continuing