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Hot dog!: Iconic Orillia food vendor set to reopen this summer

Hot dog!: Iconic Orillia food vendor set to reopen this summer

Construction forced closure of business for first time in more than 100 years; 'It's encouraging that others care about it as much as we do'
Clean wastewater sets Penetanguishene up for future development

Clean wastewater sets Penetanguishene up for future development

Operating at 59 per cent capacity ‘should serve us well into the future,’ says La Rose during presentation on 2023 wastewater report
COLUMN: Research a key pillar in food and farming advocacy

COLUMN: Research a key pillar in food and farming advocacy

For the OFA as an organization representing the farming sector, it’s important to have solid, fact-based information that reflects the current realities of farmers and rural communities
LETTER: Changes to Tiny procedural bylaws a threat to democracy

LETTER: Changes to Tiny procedural bylaws a threat to democracy

'Residents are coming forward, only to be told that they cannot speak on a deputation until several weeks later,' a reader writes
'Spellbinding experience': Cirque de Paris coming to area in May

'Spellbinding experience': Cirque de Paris coming to area in May

Spectators can expect '90 minutes of thrills, humour, and elegance' at Georgian Mall
Checkmates: Simcoe County Chess Club appeals to all level of players

Checkmates: Simcoe County Chess Club appeals to all level of players

'Chess is a beautiful sport where people can use their creative skills to come up with beautiful solutions to problems,' says co-founder
BEYOND LOCAL: Toronto Zoo says 'friendly and determined' snow leopard Jita is pregnant

BEYOND LOCAL: Toronto Zoo says 'friendly and determined' snow leopard Jita is pregnant

They say Jita's birthing window is likely between May 6 and 27, but the size of her litter has not been confirmed
TRILLIUM TALK: The rise of private-pay health clinics

TRILLIUM TALK: The rise of private-pay health clinics

Every Sunday morning, one of our legislative reporters from The Trillium provides an inside look at the week that was in Ontario politics — and the week ahead
Midland Spring Home Show creates buzz, fosters relationships

Midland Spring Home Show creates buzz, fosters relationships

'It’s so much easier to create connections and conversation in person,” says Royal LePage realtor Mary Mitakidis. 'That’s why we come to these shows. It’s all about getting your face out there'
Good morning, Midland!

Good morning, Midland!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices