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Penetanguishene roads crews start spring cleanup today

Penetanguishene roads crews start spring cleanup today

Project will take up to a week and during this time residents and businesses are urged to remove all objects and vehicles off the road
Lakehead launches 10-year plan to revitalize Indigenous languages

Lakehead launches 10-year plan to revitalize Indigenous languages

'Our elders remind us that the spirit of our people is in the language,' says Rama First Nation head councillor, noting it's vital to 'pass that on to future generations'
Health unit reports one death, 7 hospitalizations in Monday update

Health unit reports one death, 7 hospitalizations in Monday update

The median age of people admitted to hospital for COVID in the region over the last 3 months is 74 years old, and 71 for ICU patients
Tips from public lead to impaired charges for two local drivers

Tips from public lead to impaired charges for two local drivers

A 39-year-old male from Midland and a 48-year-old female from Tay Township have been charged with impaired driving, say OPP
School board invites community to ‘Spring Back to Nature’ in outdoor event

School board invites community to ‘Spring Back to Nature’ in outdoor event

The conference, which will be held at Springwater Provincial Park, is planned for May 14
Hydro One, Jack.org presenting free virtual mental health forum

Hydro One, Jack.org presenting free virtual mental health forum

Livestream will provide strategies for fostering safe environments and encouraging healthy discussions about mental health, official says
1,455 people in hospital with COVID

1,455 people in hospital with COVID

219 people are in ICU, hospitalization numbers are underestimated because not all facilities supply data on weekends
Tiny earns Bee City designation

Tiny earns Bee City designation

Township introduced a pollinator program in 2016 after receiving an Ontario150 Partnership program grant
ANOTHER TIME: Once a common fishing tool, weirs used locally for centuries (6 photos)

ANOTHER TIME: Once a common fishing tool, weirs used locally for centuries (6 photos)

Local historian recounts the important role fish weirs once played for Indigenous people living in the area
Good morning, Midland!

Good morning, Midland!

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