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Rainy and windy today withtemperature dropping to a high of 4C.

Apr 19, 2019 6:00 AM Read more >

RVH unveils ambitious plans for new south-end hospital

'Today's hospital will not be the hospital of the future,' says official, noting RVH needs to double in size

Apr 18, 2019 9:00 PM Read more >

Severn may license short-term rentals to deal with 'problem area'

Complaints about Shoreview Drive rental property prompt council to take action

Apr 18, 2019 7:00 PM Read more >

Pierre Radisson reaches Midland after tough day of icebreaking

The ship was stalled by enormous ice ridges north of Hope Island

Apr 18, 2019 6:30 PM Read more >

Fatal crash shuts down Highway 11 (UPDATE: OPP provide details)

Accident in Severn Bridge area also sent two to hospital, police say

Apr 18, 2019 5:35 PM Read more >

Severn residents brace for flooding amid rainfall warning (2 photos)

'Overnight, you can have water surrounding your home,' says mayor; Townships urging residents to take measures to protect property

Apr 18, 2019 4:45 PM Read more >

What's open, what's closed Easter Weekend?

City offices closed Friday and Monday; garbage collection will be delayed by one day next week

Apr 18, 2019 3:45 PM Read more >

One quarter of those killed in crashes weren't buckled in: OPP

OPP conducting seat-belt blitz this weekend; 'By buckling up ... you are protecting yourself and your family'

Apr 18, 2019 3:00 PM Read more >

'Devastating' cuts put 37 Catholic teachers out of work

In addition to 37.5 positions cut, 54 positions were deemed surplus; 'We're greatly concerned,' said trustee Francis Smith

Apr 18, 2019 1:30 PM Read more >

Call for ambulance restructuring in early stages: MPP

'You don't want to rush things and you don't want to overlook anything, so it will take a few months, because you want to get it right,' says local MPP

Apr 18, 2019 12:30 PM Read more >