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Midland CAO 'not a proper party' to lawsuit connected to former job

5 days ago | midlandtoday.ca | Andrew Philips

Former employees and councillors from a local township — including current Midland CAO Rhonda Bunn — are calling for a lawsuit against them to be dismissed. In a statement of defence obtained by MidlandToday, the defendants who worked or served at the Corporation of the Township of Adjala-Tosorontio deny the allegations contained in plaintiff Nadeem Munawar Dean’s statement of claim and reject his demand for financial compensation.
Local junior hockey team pledges 'bold new chapter' next season

1 week ago | midlandtoday.ca | Andrew Philips

A local junior hockey club is announcing a “bold new chapter” in its history in light of the death of its long-time coach. The Midland Flyers Junior Hockey Club says it’s getting ready for the next season with a “renewed vision and an unwavering commitment to excellence,” and remains determined to bring a championship back to Midland.
Med students get 'powerful' peek into rural medicine at GBGH

1 week ago | midlandtoday.ca | Andrew Philips

Eight university students are getting some real world, medical experience having at Georgian Bay General Hospital this week. The Midland hospital has welcomed the eight first- and second-year medical students from Queen’s University for the 2025 edition of the Rural Ontario Medical Program (ROMP) Week, taking place until Friday. ROMP Week is a one-week elective designed to immerse medical students in the unique experiences of rural medicine.
COLUMN: MBL consultation, survey process fails to give accurate portrait

1 week ago | midlandtoday.ca | Andrew Philips

So, this kind of seems like it was the plan all along. Give residents the illusion that they really could have a say in the future of Midland Bay Landing and then creep right back into friendly development speak. When Mayor Bill Gordon campaigned for election in 2022, he and many of those elected vowed to pause a potential development envisioned by former mayors Stewart Strathearn and Gord McKay.
'Ignited' tar pod causes fire at Midland recreation centre

1 week ago | barrietoday.com | Andrew Philips

Large plumes of heavy grey smoke could be seen across downtown Midland Tuesday morning following a fire at the North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre. Midland firefighters responded to the scene after a fire relating to a hot-tar machine being used for the rec centre's ongoing roofing repair.
'Now, we're cooking': CLH opens teaching kitchen, plans café enterprise

1 week ago | midlandtoday.ca | Andrew Philips

Just add food and get cooking. CLH Development Support Services now has a state-of-the-art, barrier-free commercial teaching kitchen and plans to add a café enterprise to provide training, job readiness and community connection for adults and youth supported by the agency. The opening of The Kitchen at Olive was made possible thanks to a $149,000 Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) capital grant, the organization received two years ago.
Students' pollinator project brings 'butterfly effect' to area school

2 weeks ago | barrietoday.com | Andrew Philips

TINY TWP. — Local elementary students are learning valuable lessons that go far beyond the traditional three Rs. Led by teachers Denise Petitpas and Monica Van Rooyen, École élémentaire catholique Sainte-Croix kindergarten students have spent this school year learning about the important role that pollinators serve in both sustaining life and improving the environment.
Young students' pollinator project brings 'butterfly effect' to local school

2 weeks ago | bradfordtoday.ca | Andrew Philips

Local elementary students are learning valuable lessons that go far beyond the traditional three Rs. Led by teachers Denise Petitpas and Monica Van Rooyen, École élémentaire catholique Sainte-Croix kindergarteners have spent this school year learning about the important role that pollinators serve in both sustaining life and improving the environment.
'Incredible': Georgian Bay Gals Give host 14th giving event Monday

2 weeks ago | midlandtoday.ca | Andrew Philips

A women’s philanthropic group hopes to help two local charities during its semi-annual fundraising get together Monday. “I can’t believe that we are hosting yet another giving event,” Gbay Gals Give founding member Michelle Mink. “This will be our 14th! Hard to think back that this idea all began in 2018, seven years ago.” This time around members will be raising funds for the Boys and Girls Club of North Simcoe and Huronia Transition Homes.
Young students' pollinator project brings 'butterfly effect' to Tiny

2 weeks ago | midlandtoday.ca | Andrew Philips

Local elementary students are learning valuable lessons that go far beyond the traditional three Rs. Led by teachers Denise Petitpas and Monica Van Rooyen, École élémentaire catholique Sainte-Croix kindergarteners have spent this school year learning about the important role that pollinators serve in both sustaining life and improving the environment.