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Three Degrees of Separation: Faye Swales and the S.S. Arlington (7 photos)

Three Degrees of Separation: Faye Swales and the S.S. Arlington (7 photos)

'Faye is a hardy descendant of Captain Hardy of the Battle of Trafalgar, so sailors are in her blood,' notes author
90 km/h wind gusts possible on Sunday, 100 km/h gusts also possible in some areas

90 km/h wind gusts possible on Sunday, 100 km/h gusts also possible in some areas

Widespread power outages are possible as a result
Midland gets creative with paid parking options

Midland gets creative with paid parking options

Nine parking system considerations furthered by council, including reduction of zones, easier mobile app use and courtesy warning tickets
Howard rink opens Brier in tight contest with Team Canada

Howard rink opens Brier in tight contest with Team Canada

The Howard rink is part of an 18-team field playing as Team Ontario
Good morning, Midland!

Good morning, Midland!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
BEYOND LOCAL: Russian invasion threatens future research on radioactivity and wildlife in Chernobyl

BEYOND LOCAL: Russian invasion threatens future research on radioactivity and wildlife in Chernobyl

The area is one of the few sites worldwide where scientists can collect field-based data on the effects of chronic exposure to radiation on wildlife
Ontario college students fear labour impasse could disrupt academic school year

Ontario college students fear labour impasse could disrupt academic school year

'Every day that tensions are escalated, (it) hurts students and their ability to learn, creating even more anxiety,' says student leader
Area men went from fans to Olympic curlers at Lake Placid

Area men went from fans to Olympic curlers at Lake Placid

When a team from Northern Ontario failed to show up, officials formed a replacement team and two Orillia curlers made history by winning two games
Magna joins other Canadian companies in idling Russian operations over Ukraine war

Magna joins other Canadian companies in idling Russian operations over Ukraine war

Magna, which has a division in Penetanguishene, has six plants in Russia and about 2,500 employees
'State-of-the-art' facility welcomes local dialysis patients needing lifesaving treatment

'State-of-the-art' facility welcomes local dialysis patients needing lifesaving treatment

'It’s quite a gift to have life,' says Midland man, who's undergone dialysis treatment for the past 30 years