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UPDATED: Bread truck crashes into Penetanguishene flower shop Thursday

No injuries reported, police continuing to investigate incident
491 COVID patients in Ontario ICUs, province reports 70 deaths Thursday

491 COVID patients in Ontario ICUs, province reports 70 deaths Thursday

Limited testing captures 5,852 new cases, and about 2,041 people are hospitalized because of COVID
Midland joins AMO pressure on rising municipal insurance costs

Midland joins AMO pressure on rising municipal insurance costs

Mayor hopeful that ‘shuck and jive’ provincial heads will work with municipalities on joint and several liability before October elections
Good morning, Midland!

Good morning, Midland!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
EVERYTHING KING: When Old Man Winter strikes, are you prepared?

EVERYTHING KING: When Old Man Winter strikes, are you prepared?

Stranded on a snowy highway? In this week's Everything King, Wendy has some ideas on how to be ready for the next storm, and it might even include some Depends
OPP warn drivers to expect highway disruptions as convoy rolls through area

OPP warn drivers to expect highway disruptions as convoy rolls through area

'We are expecting vehicles, large and small, converging into the GTA from different areas across the province,' says OPP sergeant
Lakehead University receives $100K in funding from Bell Let's Talk

Lakehead University receives $100K in funding from Bell Let's Talk

'This funding will allow Lakehead to increase our ability to help students in need,' says Lakehead official
Local artisans' heartfelt project aids 'brave' children undergoing cancer treatments (5 photos)

Local artisans' heartfelt project aids 'brave' children undergoing cancer treatments (5 photos)

Simcoe Woodturners Guild members craft special bowls designed to hold Bravery Beads given to children for each procedure they endure
Two deaths, 10 new COVID hospitalizations reported in Simcoe-Muskoka today

Two deaths, 10 new COVID hospitalizations reported in Simcoe-Muskoka today

There are 73 active outbreaks in Simcoe-Muskoka, including 37 in institutional settings, 20 in congregate settings and 16 at childcare centres
Health unit starts elementary school vaccine clinics next week

Health unit starts elementary school vaccine clinics next week

Locations to be announced, parents/caregivers encouraged to book their child’s vaccine appointment early