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'Civil discourse' flies out the window amid flag flap in Perkinsfield

1 week ago | orilliamatters.com | Andrew Philips

Mark Carney has only been prime minister for a few weeks, but that hasn’t stopped some from changing their F*CK TRUDEAU flags to pay homage to the new boss. A pair of F*CK CARNEY flags now fly in front of a Perkinsfield home along with another supporting U.S. President Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign. Some say the flags are offensive, especially given the current state of the U.S./Canada relationship, and Trump’s propensity to stir things up with anybody, anywhere at anytime.
'Civil discourse' flies out the window amid flag flap in Perkinsfield

1 week ago | midlandtoday.ca | Andrew Philips

Mark Carney has only been prime minister for a few weeks, but that hasn’t stopped some from changing their F*CK TRUDEAU flags to pay homage to the new boss. A pair of F*CK CARNEY flags now fly in front of a Perkinsfield home along with another supporting U.S. President Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign. Some say the flags are offensive, especially given the current state of the U.S./Canada relationship, and Trump’s propensity to stir things up with anybody, anywhere at anytime.
Late local hockey coach/player had 'deep passion for the game'

1 week ago | orilliamatters.com | Andrew Philips

Midland Flyers head coach Dave Gillespie, who grew up in Oro Station, is being remembered as "one of the good guys" by the local hockey community. Gillespie, who passed away recently at the age of 56 after a brief health battle, also served as president and general manager of the junior C club and enjoyed a career playing for a number of local elite teams in the 1980s. The Flyers organization says that Gillespie was the heart and soul of the team.
Local animal sanctuary 'overwhelmed by magnitude of destruction'

1 week ago | bradfordtoday.ca | Andrew Philips

A local animal sanctuary could use a little help from its friends. Ralphy’s Retreat is holding a volunteer work day Saturday to help repair some of its infrastructure and homes badly damaged by the recent ice storm and subsequent power outage. “We are reaching out to you with a heavy heart and a desperate plea for help,” the animal sanctuary located near Waverley notes. “Since the start of 2025, Ralphy’s has been struck by crisis after crisis.
Local animal sanctuary 'overwhelmed by magnitude of destruction'

1 week ago | orilliamatters.com | Andrew Philips

A local animal sanctuary could use a little help from its friends. Ralphy’s Retreat is holding a volunteer work day Saturday to help repair some of its infrastructure and homes badly damaged by the recent ice storm and subsequent power outage. “We are reaching out to you with a heavy heart and a desperate plea for help,” the animal sanctuary located near Waverley notes. “Since the start of 2025, Ralphy’s has been struck by crisis after crisis.
Late Midland Flyers coach 'didn't just coach hockey. He built a family'

2 weeks ago | midlandtoday.ca | Andrew Philips

Midland Flyers head coach Dave Gillespie is being remembered as "one of the good guys" by the local hockey community. Gillespie, who passed away recently at the age of 56 after a brief health battle, also served as president and general manager of the junior C club and enjoyed a career playing for a number of local elite teams in the 1980s. The Flyers organization says that Gillespie was the heart and soul of the team.
'Fluff job' or 'vindication'? New MNO report draws mixed reactions

2 weeks ago | orilliamatters.com | Andrew Philips

While the Métis Nation of Ontario is lauding a new report as “vindication,” opponents say the Métis National Council’s Expert Panel findings are seriously flawed and amount to nothing more than a “fluff job.” The 264-page report titled “National Definition of Métis: A Review of Communities in Ontario” assesses the legitimacy of seven Métis communities in Ontario and follows what proponents say is a thorough review of more than 50,000 pages of evidence and hearing from about 160 Ontario Métis...
After ice-storm takeout, club hits button hosting provincial mixed championships

2 weeks ago | oakvillenews.org | Andrew Philips

EDITOR’S NOTE: This article originally appeared on Midland Today, a sister website to Oakville News. This week’s ice storm and subsequent power outage couldn’t have come at a worse time for Bryan Wilson. The Midland Curling Club ice-maker spent the weekend worrying the conditions could affect the ice during this week’s mixed and senior mixed provincial championship that began Wednesday and conclude Sunday with the semi-finals and finals.
After ice-storm takeout, area curling club hits the button with mixed event

2 weeks ago | barrietoday.com | Andrew Philips

MIDLAND — This week’s ice storm and subsequent power outage couldn’t have come at a worse time for Bryan Wilson. The Midland Curling Club ice-maker spent last weekend worrying the conditions could affect the ice during this week’s mixed and senior mixed provincial championship that began Wednesday and conclude Sunday with the semifinals and final. There are teams from Stroud, Cambridge, Milton, Oakville, Kitchener-Waterloo, Ottawa and the GTA.
After ice-storm takeout, club hits button hosting provincial mixed championships

2 weeks ago | midlandtoday.ca | Andrew Philips

This week’s ice storm and subsequent power outage couldn’t have come at a worse time for Bryan Wilson. The Midland Curling Club ice-maker spent the weekend worrying the conditions could affect the ice during this week’s mixed and senior mixed provincial championship that began Wednesday and conclude Sunday with the semi-finals and finals. Luckily, the ice remained intact so Wilson spent the next two days fine tuning it to ensure it was just right.