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OPP commissioner says improving workplace culture is 'the priority'

OPP commissioner says improving workplace culture is 'the priority'

Findings of OPP's independent review panel released at GHQ; When officers 'choose to take their own life we know much more needs to be done,' concedes solicitor general
Good Roads conference paves the way for new ideas: Mayors

Good Roads conference paves the way for new ideas: Mayors

The Ontario Good Roads Association Conference is informative for municipalities and helps them connect with experts about new equipment and new ideas
Mother, daughter duo's labour of love earns Heritage Merit Award

Mother, daughter duo's labour of love earns Heritage Merit Award

'This house has been around for 150 years and it’s got a lot of story to tell. It’s sad when people just go in and tear it down and just put up drywall,' said award winner
As Midland booms, affordable housing remains a bit of a bust

As Midland booms, affordable housing remains a bit of a bust

Report shows Midland's population is older than average; 'We don’t have a plan for the seniors to age in place,' laments councillor. 'How do we fix that?'
High waters push Wasaga council to close Beach Drive this summer

High waters push Wasaga council to close Beach Drive this summer

The road will be pedestrian-access only this summer, and sand accumulated on the road due to high water will remain for 'additional beachfront'
'Low hum' of discontent around Midland Bay plan divides council

'Low hum' of discontent around Midland Bay plan divides council

'This is not a bullet we’ve fired from a gun that we can’t change the trajectory of,' said Coun Gordon; Mayor sees no reason to 'change course'
Inflatable waterpark to go ahead despite environmental concerns

Inflatable waterpark to go ahead despite environmental concerns

'I wasn’t looking for a reason to walk this thing back, but I was looking for us to do our due diligence,' said Coun. Gordon
Passion for local history and heritage honoured at council

Passion for local history and heritage honoured at council

'I think development is great and there’s a place for it, but history can’t be ignored or forgotten and that’s implicit in the buildings and the memories people have'
Door is open in Simcoe North, but retail cannabis has not entered

Door is open in Simcoe North, but retail cannabis has not entered

'Eventually, there may be a store in Midland, we just don't know when,' said town official; It's up to the AGCO to give retail outlets the green light
Union rep shocked by education minister's "smoke and mirrors tactic"

Union rep shocked by education minister's "smoke and mirrors tactic"

'This is not caving,' says Barrie-Innisfil MPP, while teachers' bargaining unit president says yesterday's announcement was more 'smoke and mirrors'