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No school-bus driver shortage expected this year

No school-bus driver shortage expected this year

'We have confirmed with our school vehicle operators that they have drivers assigned to every route and there are (also) a number of spare drivers,' says Simcoe County Student Transportation Consortium CEO
Ontario COVID wave flattens, cases continue but deaths decrease

Ontario COVID wave flattens, cases continue but deaths decrease

About 8.5% of Ontario's ICU beds are occupied by COVID-19 patients
Renowned artist will be at Quest Saturday to discuss his work

Renowned artist will be at Quest Saturday to discuss his work

Christian Bernard Singer's Between Earth and Sky is displayed in the Upper Gallery of the Midland Cultural Centre
Community rallies to make 14-year-old's wishes come true (VIDEO)

Community rallies to make 14-year-old's wishes come true (VIDEO)

Trevor Paul, who has cerebral palsy, visited region with his family thanks to Make a Wish Foundation to swim, visit the Elmvale zoo, ride the gondola and take a cruise
New owners vow to 'carry on tradition' at Superior Home Health

New owners vow to 'carry on tradition' at Superior Home Health

'There’s an important focus on aging in place, and that’s a huge part of what we do these days,' says company's new co-owner
Good morning, Midland!

Good morning, Midland!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
OPP urges safe driving amid spike in fatal collisions

OPP urges safe driving amid spike in fatal collisions

Number of fatal crashes in Central Region has nearly doubled compared to this time last year
Tribunal calls township's plan to control rentals bad planning

Tribunal calls township's plan to control rentals bad planning

Oro-Medonte had been trying to regulate short-term rentals — or 'ghost hotels' — following complaints some had been disruptive in residential neighbourhoods, particularly along Lake Simcoe shoreline
Sarah McLachlan to play Casino Rama in November

Sarah McLachlan to play Casino Rama in November

Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Aug. 29 for three-time Grammy winner who has sold more than 40 million records worldwide
Ogdens Beach Road speeders on Tay Township council’s radar

Ogdens Beach Road speeders on Tay Township council’s radar

'There's a major problem,' said Coun. Barry Norris, echoing sentiments of others; report on issues and solutions expected later this fall