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Province reports 1,734 COVID-positive hospitalized

Province reports 1,734 COVID-positive hospitalized

There were 22 more deaths included in today's report, brining the 30-day total to 276 COVID-related deaths
County councillors demand investigation into document leak

County councillors demand investigation into document leak

Simcoe County council dissolved a 74-year-old library co-operative, but not before the confidential report on it made its way to the public website
Not much dirty about Penetanguishene’s wastewater: report

Not much dirty about Penetanguishene’s wastewater: report

‘One of the best biosolid quality in the county,’ says wastewater chief operator about 2021 annual report addressing ‘small’ June overflow, rising hydro costs and COVID-19 sampling
Good morning, Midland!

Good morning, Midland!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
COLUMN: Shorter winters have far-reaching consequences

COLUMN: Shorter winters have far-reaching consequences

This has always been the season when Inuit people travelled. Solidly frozen terrain allowed isolated communities to travel safely for hunting and for social interaction, says columnist
Children's Mental Health Week marked with local 'Shine Green' campaign

Children's Mental Health Week marked with local 'Shine Green' campaign

New Path Youth and Family Services asking people to wear green, get active, join social media campaign
County providing funding to plant trees around the region

County providing funding to plant trees around the region

'In 2021 alone, 28,500 tree seedlings were planted in the Simcoe County Forest,' says warden, noting $30,000 is being provided to support local volunteer tree plantings
Province announces $2.56M in support of Lakehead-Georgian partnership

Province announces $2.56M in support of Lakehead-Georgian partnership

'This initiative helps students gain the knowledge and hands-on training they need to get good jobs and hit the ground running when they graduate,' says Jill Dunlop
Recent tip prompts police to revisit 25-year-old hit-and-run death

Recent tip prompts police to revisit 25-year-old hit-and-run death

'Now is the time to come forward and help the Sams family bring resolution to what has been 25 years of painstaking agony,' says Barrie police traffic unit sergeant
Interim president, CEO taking reins at Midland hospital

Interim president, CEO taking reins at Midland hospital

Matthew Lawson takes over as president and CEO until permanent replacement found