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Good morning, Midland!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
'We apologize': Why your local Shoppers Drug Mart was closed Monday

'We apologize': Why your local Shoppers Drug Mart was closed Monday

Loblaw spokesperson confirms all 1,300 retail locations were affected by network software issue for a period of time Monday
Closure of area landfill shows need to divert waste

Closure of area landfill shows need to divert waste

While the waste transfer site will remain open, the landfill is almost full and waste will have to be taken elsewhere once it closes – and the other two dumps in the county are also filling up
OPP charge two drivers in Tay over weekend

OPP charge two drivers in Tay over weekend

OPP also set up seven RIDE programs between Friday and Sunday in north Simcoe, where they checked 40 drivers for signs of impairment
Judicial pre-trial begins for area man accused of killing wife

Judicial pre-trial begins for area man accused of killing wife

The judicial pre-trial related to the first-degree murder charge against James Schwalm was before a Barrie Superior Court on May 13
Striker hit by vehicle as tempers flare again at LifeLabs picket line

Striker hit by vehicle as tempers flare again at LifeLabs picket line

Police say officers responded to two separate calls about conduct of picketing LifeLabs employees, who've been on strike since May 2
Barrie teen charged after fight in Midland parking lot

Barrie teen charged after fight in Midland parking lot

Police say female victim was taken to hospital; 16-year-old male suspect charged with assault causing bodily harm
Ganaraska Hiking Trail's 18-km gap 'finally' closes in north Simcoe

Ganaraska Hiking Trail's 18-km gap 'finally' closes in north Simcoe

For Midland resident Frieda Baldwin and local trail volunteers, closing trail serves as an 'important milestone'
Two kids, two adults rescued from frigid waters after canoe capsized

Two kids, two adults rescued from frigid waters after canoe capsized

'If you are considering being out on the water in any type of vessel this spring, please remember that the water is still very cold,' OPP warns
Midland mayor hosts Little Lake Park community cleanup Tuesday

Midland mayor hosts Little Lake Park community cleanup Tuesday

'Let’s all help keep Midland beautiful, clean and safe,' mayor says of afternoon pitch-in