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Special Olympians grounded following Russian attack on Ukraine

Special Olympians grounded following Russian attack on Ukraine

'I know there’s a sense of disappointment across the whole team,' says cross-country skier and Barrie Sports Hall of Fame inductee
Hate-filled online attack leaves well-known Black advocate shaken, upset

Hate-filled online attack leaves well-known Black advocate shaken, upset

UPlift Black founder Shelly Skinner says she was the deliberate target of racist, homophobic attack while speaking at online International Women’s Day event
Local referee 'overwhelmed' by prestigious provincial award

Local referee 'overwhelmed' by prestigious provincial award

'I’ve worked with a lot of great kids, parents, officials, and everybody involved with minor hockey. To be recognized is overwhelming,' says Ken Cadeau
Midland waives resident boat launch, parking fees

Midland waives resident boat launch, parking fees

Budget decision to charge Pete Pettersen Park resident fees considered ‘a bridge too far’ by many ‘irate’ citizens, amended by council to affect only non-residents for 2022
Health unit reports 2 COVID deaths, 2 new hospitalizations

Health unit reports 2 COVID deaths, 2 new hospitalizations

At least 22 people from the region are hospitalized because of COVID-19, with 7 patients in ICUs
EVERYTHING KING: Situation in Ukraine highlights strong women in the world

EVERYTHING KING: Situation in Ukraine highlights strong women in the world

It is International Women's Day! In this week's Everything King, Wendy shines the spotlight on Ukrainian women and their plight
Masked Singer National Tour to stop at Casino Rama June 11

Masked Singer National Tour to stop at Casino Rama June 11

Orillia native Gordon Lightfoot is also returning to Casino Rama on Saturday, June 4; Tickets go on sale to the general public March 12
MidlandToday readers, local businesses help raise almost $2,000 for Maison Rosewood Shelter

MidlandToday readers, local businesses help raise almost $2,000 for Maison Rosewood Shelter

Thanks to your contributions, we were able to give back to our local women’s shelter in honour of International Women’s Day
Patrick Brown considering federal Tory leadership run

Patrick Brown considering federal Tory leadership run

'I'm still just considering it and having conversations with friends, family and residents,' says Brown, a former MPP in Simcoe North and current mayor of Brampton
Ontario reports 246 COVID patients in ICUs, 20 more deaths

Ontario reports 246 COVID patients in ICUs, 20 more deaths

1,208 new cases confirmed through limited testing