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End of an era: Beloved 'Fred's Tree' removed from opera house property

End of an era: Beloved 'Fred's Tree' removed from opera house property

'Fred was known to many across the world. It's obviously a hard decision, but unfortunately, it's necessary,' says Orillia mayor of tree that was dying
COLUMN: Beware farmers, big equipment on roads this weekend

COLUMN: Beware farmers, big equipment on roads this weekend

This is a busy time for tractors and other large farm equipment using Ontario’s roads, as farmers move between fields and farms to get their crops planted
LETTER: Check facts on Israel, Palestine before making demands

LETTER: Check facts on Israel, Palestine before making demands

'If you were to do this, you may very well be surprised at the amount of aid that Israel has provided to the Palestinians over the years,' says letter writer
MCC play explores couple's journey of 'rediscovery, redemptive power of love'

MCC play explores couple's journey of 'rediscovery, redemptive power of love'

'The Wonder of It All offers cleverness, warmth and timeless wisdom about love and marriage, leaving a strong impression on audiences,' MCC executive director says
Good morning, Midland!

Good morning, Midland!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
What is your private info worth? $7.86, according to LifeLabs court settlement

What is your private info worth? $7.86, according to LifeLabs court settlement

Compensation for 2019 data breach ended up being a lot smaller than expected
‘Heart of gold’: Woman who died in crash remembered, mourned

‘Heart of gold’: Woman who died in crash remembered, mourned

Natasha Smith, 33, described as 'the glue that kept everyone together' and the 'absolute sweetest'
Retired Hawks to play major role in RCAF training program at Borden

Retired Hawks to play major role in RCAF training program at Borden

Caravan transporting jets takes eight hours from Collingwood to CFB Borden; another five aircraft will be on the move tonight
Martyrs' Shrine's 'fearless' new groundskeepers not afraid of a little poison ivy

Martyrs' Shrine's 'fearless' new groundskeepers not afraid of a little poison ivy

'The goats joined the team this past winter, and have been tasked with grazing certain key sections of the Shrine grounds,' site director says
‘X’ doesn't mark the spot for budget tweaks: Penetang mayor

‘X’ doesn't mark the spot for budget tweaks: Penetang mayor

Finance treasurer director tells Penetanguishene council that some reserves are meant for multi-year projects, as mayor pitches removal of operating reserves from budget calculations