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LETTER: Democracy 'weakened' when candidates skip debates

LETTER: Democracy 'weakened' when candidates skip debates

'This isn’t a partisan issue. Democracy is an institution that has been respected for generations,' says Simcoe County Greenbelt Coalition executive director
Group hopes to bring displaced Ukrainian family to region

Group hopes to bring displaced Ukrainian family to region

'It’s going to be a challenge because these are people who have lost everything,' local resident Ken Woods says, noting finding suitable housing could prove challenging
Protesters hold 'search party' for Jill Dunlop (6 photos)

Protesters hold 'search party' for Jill Dunlop (6 photos)

Frustration expressed over Simcoe North MPP’s absence at debates; 'We feel like it’s arrogant, unaccountable and disrespectful'
GBGH declares COVID-19 outbreak over

GBGH declares COVID-19 outbreak over

Outbreak announced May 10 included 17 patients, 10 staff members
Dunlop points to 'record of getting it done' in re-election bid

Dunlop points to 'record of getting it done' in re-election bid

Dunlop touts record, defends absence at debates, saying her time 'was best spent talking to people at their homes and listening to their concerns'
Georgian College covering tuition for new PSW program

Georgian College covering tuition for new PSW program

Accelerated PSW program starts Aug. 15 at Muskoka, Orangeville, Owen Sound campuses
Chalk up for visit to Naps poolroom, cigar store on King Street

Chalk up for visit to Naps poolroom, cigar store on King Street

'Behind the curtain, dividing cigars and snooker, was a different world, one from the twenties or thirties of the last century,' author recalls
BEYOND LOCAL: Canada’s economic and social development needs to redefine 'old'

BEYOND LOCAL: Canada’s economic and social development needs to redefine 'old'

No one suddenly becomes old and unproductive on their 65th birthday, so a reformulation of both working age and retirement is sorely warranted.
Study: A cleaner illicit drug supply would cut overdose rates

Study: A cleaner illicit drug supply would cut overdose rates

Study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal looks at ways to stop people addicted to opioids from overdosing and dying from contaminated street drugs
Good morning, Midland!

Good morning, Midland!

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