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COLUMN: Now is the winter of our discontent and yet kindness prevails

COLUMN: Now is the winter of our discontent and yet kindness prevails

While pandemic closes in on the two-year mark, Midland resident, who lost her husband two months ago, finds the good all around us
'Talented catalyst:' Penetanguishene athlete inducted into North American Indigenous sports hall (4 photos)

'Talented catalyst:' Penetanguishene athlete inducted into North American Indigenous sports hall (4 photos)

Liz Duval's hockey journey started in Penetanguishene in the 1980s; included provincial championships and professial play in Switzerland
New Midland restaurant offers plenty of greens (6 photos)

New Midland restaurant offers plenty of greens (6 photos)

Keith's Café & Catering on Vinden Street boasts the region's largest salad bar along with a wide selection of 'handhelds'
COLUMN: Robust. Fulsome. Engage. Political speak is annoying

COLUMN: Robust. Fulsome. Engage. Political speak is annoying

Nobody says 'slow down, there’s stop signage ahead!' They say 'slow down, there’s a stop sign ahead!'
Historic Tiny home with strong Métis roots faces 'incomprehensible' demolition (7 photos)

Historic Tiny home with strong Métis roots faces 'incomprehensible' demolition (7 photos)

Labatte House built in 1834 by War of 1812 veteran who moved to region from Sault Ste. Marie area
COLUMN: Midland should charge out-of-towners more to play at rec centre

COLUMN: Midland should charge out-of-towners more to play at rec centre

While neighbours might not like it, charging higher user fees for non-Midland residents makes economic sense
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
COLUMN: Pandemic has people embracing outdoors like never before

COLUMN: Pandemic has people embracing outdoors like never before

'We’ve embraced the outdoors and can easily explore what lies just beyond our doorstep,' reporter writes
Midland man invents device to help young skaters hit the ice (6 photos)

Midland man invents device to help young skaters hit the ice (6 photos)

Block Hockey stick aids very young skaters, seniors, those with special needs, balance issues and visual impairments, inventor says
COLUMN: It's Ottawa's fault CEOs can't keep hands out of cookie jar

COLUMN: It's Ottawa's fault CEOs can't keep hands out of cookie jar

In retrospect, you’d be surprised if these companies didn’t take the federal handout because it was, well, free money