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Hospice Huronia celebrates first anniversary of Tomkins House

Hospice Huronia celebrates first anniversary of Tomkins House

Hospice welcomed first resident on April 16, 2020
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Ontario reports 4,250 new COVID cases Sunday

Ontario reports 4,250 new COVID cases Sunday

The province reported 3,338 recoveries and 18 deaths in today's update
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Waterfowl providing spectacular display of life returning to our local wetlands

Waterfowl providing spectacular display of life returning to our local wetlands

While our current regulations are demanding we all stay at home, an exercise-based walk-about will let you observe much of the spring migration
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<b>CANADA:</b> How you can use social media to help debunk COVID-19 misinformation

CANADA: How you can use social media to help debunk COVID-19 misinformation

The #ScienceUpFirst campaign targets online misinformation about COVID-19 that can endanger public health
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Midland building permit fees set to rise by 15%

Midland building permit fees set to rise by 15%

Fees going up for some categories, including new structures, new buildings by occupancy, additions and renovations to buildings, low-density residential buildings and site servicing classifications, such as on-site sewage systems and sewer connections
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Good morning, Midland!

Good morning, Midland!

A smile can be seen in the eyes too
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<b>BEYOND LOCAL:</b> Too much sitting is bad for you — but some types are better than others

BEYOND LOCAL: Too much sitting is bad for you — but some types are better than others

Everyday environments and activities, from transportation to screen time to eating, are tailored nearly exclusively to prolonged sitting
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Ontario walks back new pandemic police powers following widespread backlash

Ontario walks back new pandemic police powers following widespread backlash

Officers will no longer have the right to stop pedestrians or drivers to ask why they are out or request their home address, Solicitor General says
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Area lung transplant survivor urges people to donate organs

Area lung transplant survivor urges people to donate organs

While pandemic has cancelled several Organ Donor Awareness Month events, message is as important as ever, says Orillia woman
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‘There’s going to be a crisis’: County landfill closures mean more exported trash

‘There’s going to be a crisis’: County landfill closures mean more exported trash

'Should we be planning what our next steps are regarding landfill capacity now?' Tiny Township Deputy Mayor Steffen Walma asks at recent county council meeting
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