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AT THE MOVIES: More hedgehogs? More Jim Carrey? More fun!

AT THE MOVIES: More hedgehogs? More Jim Carrey? More fun!

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is the funniest (and most fan serving) film in the series, with great new characters and enough goofy antics to make you feel like a kid on Christmas morning
COLUMN: Holly has holy roots in many religions

COLUMN: Holly has holy roots in many religions

This evergreen has long been revered and celebrated among everyone from pagans and Romans to Christians
Evans lists accomplishments of residents and council for seasons’ greetings

Evans lists accomplishments of residents and council for seasons’ greetings

Making 'Tiny a better place for everyone’ is key for mayor of township through holiday season and upcoming year
MSS grad launches 'Dawn' of new era for public school board

MSS grad launches 'Dawn' of new era for public school board

The first person in her immediate family to get a post-secondary education after attending MSS, new SCDSB education director Dawn Stephens plans to hit the ground running on her official start date of Jan. 1
'Slap in the face': Area hockey groups eyeing a merger

'Slap in the face': Area hockey groups eyeing a merger

Some are concerned Orillia would lose some of its heritage; 'It's not what's best for Orillia, and we're going to get the short end of the stick,' warns long-time coach
'Tis the season for 'overflow waste', Christmas tree collection

'Tis the season for 'overflow waste', Christmas tree collection

Bi-weekly Christmas tree collection will take place throughout January, giving residents multiple opportunities to easily dispose of their trees
ADOPT ME: Toque needs loving family for snuggles and adventures

ADOPT ME: Toque needs loving family for snuggles and adventures

With his striking eyes, fluffy coat and friendly personality, Toque is the perfect blend of energy and affection
'Good, quality human being': Georgian Grizzlies mourn hoops coach

'Good, quality human being': Georgian Grizzlies mourn hoops coach

'It’s going to be a huge adjustment not having him there,' men's basketball coach says of Allan Cox, who succumbed to cancer Dec. 13
Light pillars create 'brilliant' cold-weather phenomenon in area

Light pillars create 'brilliant' cold-weather phenomenon in area

'At first, I thought it was the northern lights, but they weren’t shimmering like they usually do. They lasted for at least an hour,' area resident says
Good morning, Midland! Here's today's weather!

Good morning, Midland! Here's today's weather!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices