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'It's survival:' Stories about living rough in a tent city

'It's survival:' Stories about living rough in a tent city

'I wake up everyday worried about food and drink. I worry about the cold months coming,' says Justin who dreams of a reunion with his daughters
Hiker with heat stroke rescued by off-duty firefighter

Hiker with heat stroke rescued by off-duty firefighter

'What I remember of Jeff was his voice telling me everything was going to be okay and he was going to help me,' said hiker who was helped by Collingwood firefighter
Train stations were once the hubs of our small communities

Train stations were once the hubs of our small communities

Penetang, Port McNicoll, Victoria Harbour and even Wyebridge had railway stations linking all the villages and larger centres with everything and everybody
BEYOND LOCAL: Working from home can mean no longer freezing at the office

BEYOND LOCAL: Working from home can mean no longer freezing at the office

Thermal discomfort is just another reason employees may prefer to continue teleworking
COLUMN: What's in a name? 'Big brown bug' ignites quest

COLUMN: What's in a name? 'Big brown bug' ignites quest

It's difficult to properly categorize insects as our columnist found out after discovering something crawling up his pants in the bathroom
Good morning, Midland!

Good morning, Midland!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Canada's Wonderland hiring ghouls and monsters for Halloween

Canada's Wonderland hiring ghouls and monsters for Halloween

Job fairs for the Halloween Haunt will take place every Sunday until Sept. 18
Partially treated wastewater sent to Georgian Bay during storm

Partially treated wastewater sent to Georgian Bay during storm

Collingwood's wastewater treatment plant was bombarded during heavy rain on Thursday resulting in 930 cubic metres of partially treated sewage being pumped into the bay
First lab-confirmed case of West Nile virus found in region

First lab-confirmed case of West Nile virus found in region

Virus detected in dead bird found in Bradford West Gwillimbury
Tay joins growing chorus in support of Draven Alert proposal

Tay joins growing chorus in support of Draven Alert proposal

Wrinkle ironed out in meeting as council endorses complementary alert system with focus toward missing autistic/vulnerable children