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Syrian refugee family reflects on finding new home in Midland

Syrian refugee family reflects on finding new home in Midland

Zarmig Amin and her family fled civil war in Syria and rebuilt their lives in Midland
Thanks 'fore' the memories, Finlayson Cup (9 photos)

Thanks 'fore' the memories, Finlayson Cup (9 photos)

Women's golf tournament will tee off for the last time after a century
COLUMN: Voters need to bear down on election choice

COLUMN: Voters need to bear down on election choice

City hall reporter says he doesn't want to hear any griping from people who opted not to cast a ballot on Thursday
St. Theresa's 'monumental' music program returns with a flourish

St. Theresa's 'monumental' music program returns with a flourish

'This is a moment for these kids that they've been waiting for for a long time,' teacher says of school again staging musical revue after two pandemic-filled years
Staying young means having fun at Askennonia Senior Centre

Staying young means having fun at Askennonia Senior Centre

Gerry Peters has volunteered at the Askennonia Senior Centre for 12 years, and feels that time has helped her stay 80 years young
Tiny woman living 'nightmare' after pet goat complaint

Tiny woman living 'nightmare' after pet goat complaint

Stanley helps Jo-Anne Miller battle depression; 'Stanley's Army' formed, petition ongoing after township says pet woman raised since he was a kid must go
Catching babies, saving lives all in a day’s work for Lois Belsey

Catching babies, saving lives all in a day’s work for Lois Belsey

Midland nurse-midwife doesn't know how many babies she’s helped bring into the world, how many lives she’s helped save working in Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia; but she would do it all again
Growing up with bipolar mother inspires local entrepreneur

Growing up with bipolar mother inspires local entrepreneur

'No one talked about mental health and everyone around us was distracted by her unhealthy coping strategies,' says Marnie & Michael owner and mother of two Jennifer St. John
War vet, former policeman Graham Trude battles inner demons through song

War vet, former policeman Graham Trude battles inner demons through song

'This is not just music to me; this is literal life and death,' Tiny-based singer-songwriter says. 'My everyday therapy in some way involves writing music and staying creative'
ANOTHER TIME: Once a common fishing tool, weirs used locally for centuries (6 photos)

ANOTHER TIME: Once a common fishing tool, weirs used locally for centuries (6 photos)

Local historian recounts the important role fish weirs once played for Indigenous people living in the area