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Coldwater man says $100,000 Encore win a 'wonderful blessing'

Coldwater man says $100,000 Encore win a 'wonderful blessing'

The 30-year-old father plans to pay some bills and put a down payment on a house for his family
Landlords stressing over rent freeze, delays in tribunal hearings

Landlords stressing over rent freeze, delays in tribunal hearings

'What landlords are truly complaining about is the tribunal got put on hold as of March 2020, and now it takes six months to even get a hearing for someone who hasn’t paid rent,' says property manager
Waypoint launches major fundraiser to address community's 'mental health needs'

Waypoint launches major fundraiser to address community's 'mental health needs'

The Penetanguishene facility hopes to raise $500,000 amidst the backdrop of the pandemic. Survey finds more than three-quarters of Canadians say their mental health has been impacted by COVID-19
Little Lake Park amenities slowly being reopened

Little Lake Park amenities slowly being reopened

Dog park will be opening this week, but washrooms will have to wait for warmer weather to avoid damage due to overnight freezing, says staffer
New graduation coaches for Black students ‘a game-changer,’ say board officials

New graduation coaches for Black students ‘a game-changer,’ say board officials

The pilot project through the Simcoe County District School Board has seen graduation coaches for Black students hired at two high schools
Fifth annual Manufacturing Innovation Summit to be held virtually

Fifth annual Manufacturing Innovation Summit to be held virtually

'Pandemic has created many challenges in this sector, and more than ever manufacturers have had to innovate to stay resilient,' says official
Tiny Township seeks public input on Transportation Master Plan

Tiny Township seeks public input on Transportation Master Plan

Plan will address existing and future vehicular, bicycle, pedestrian, transit, and off-road vehicle mobility including ATVs, dirt bikes and snowmobiles
Manitoulin Island deemed a highly threatened ecoregion

Manitoulin Island deemed a highly threatened ecoregion

The lakeside daisy, a small yellow flower locally known as Manitoulin Gold is an endemic species that only lives around the Great Lakes, and some of the largest populations in the world occur on Manitoulin Island
Seven local residents among 141 new COVID-19 cases in region since Friday

Seven local residents among 141 new COVID-19 cases in region since Friday

Health unit is reporting five new Midland cases and two involving Penetanguishene residents
Orillia businessman identified as victim in Ramara plane crash

Orillia businessman identified as victim in Ramara plane crash

Orillia OPP say Jim Wares, 65, was killed after the ultralight plane he was piloting plunged into frozen Lake Simcoe near Lagoon City