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COLUMN: Is it time to re-think battle against invasive species?

COLUMN: Is it time to re-think battle against invasive species?

Is the time and money being spent on current control methods really the best way to tackle the issue, wonders outdoors columnist
Good morning, Midland!

Good morning, Midland!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
BEYOND LOCAL: Dogs can understand you, to a point

BEYOND LOCAL: Dogs can understand you, to a point

Owners reported that their dogs responded to an average of 29 words, although this likely is an underestimation
Dog trainer launches new online supplement business for pets

Dog trainer launches new online supplement business for pets

Dog-Eh officially launched online Dec. 3, 2021 in hopes of keeping our canine companions around longer
LETTER: We must start thinking beyond the ‘more highways’ template

LETTER: We must start thinking beyond the ‘more highways’ template

'If we do indeed have an increase in population and we do indeed need to move those people around, the best way to do that is with a generous public transportation system,' says letter writer
'Rarely more than 10 feet apart': Married truckers enjoy life on the road together

'Rarely more than 10 feet apart': Married truckers enjoy life on the road together

Holly and John Idington, who work for Skelton Truck Lines in East Gwillimbury, have a system for living happily in close quarters
Big Brothers Big Sisters North Simcoe want to paint the town pink

Big Brothers Big Sisters North Simcoe want to paint the town pink

For Anti-Bullying Day next month , the agency is offering youth and and adult pink t-shirts emblazoned with the 'Be Kind' message.
YMCA Simcoe/Muskoka wants your input on strategic plan

YMCA Simcoe/Muskoka wants your input on strategic plan

Strategic plan set to launch July 1, 2022 and will focus on community needs
576 COVID-positive patients in Ontario ICU's

576 COVID-positive patients in Ontario ICU's

Saturday's report included 47 deaths, all from within the last month
Writer dreams about a melding of the U.S. and Canada (5 photos)

Writer dreams about a melding of the U.S. and Canada (5 photos)

'Imagine the fallout,' author notes. 'The United States of North America.  Okay, we can work on a better name'