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Good Samaritan murder trial could be in jury's hands next week

2 days ago | midlandtoday.ca | Peter Robinson

The murder trial of Brandon Aaron is about to be turned over to the defence to present evidence, likely on Thursday, and is tracking to be in the hands of the jury toward the end of next week.
Oilers forward Zach Hyman speaks for first time since injury: 'You're heartbroken'

3 days ago | midlandtoday.ca | Joshua Clipperton

EDMONTON — Zach Hyman knew something wasn't right. The Edmonton Oilers winger had just released the puck crossing his blue line in Game 4 of the Western Conference final when Dallas Stars forward Mason Marchment caught him with a glancing blow in the neutral zone. Hyman dropped his stick and immediately skated off, favouring his right arm before heading straight to the locker room.
BC Hydro seeks baseload power boost from stable sources

3 days ago | midlandtoday.ca | Chuck Chiang

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's power utility wants to boost the province's baseload electricity generation capacity in a bid to meet the province's growing demand from residents and industries. Baseload capacity refers to constant and stable power sources, with Energy Minister Adrian Dix announcing BC Hydro's request for expression of interest from companies to provide geothermal or hydroelectric projects to expand long-term power capacity and meet peak demand.
‘Live now’: Area man embraces life after terminal ALS diagnosis

3 days ago | midlandtoday.ca | Tyler Evans

Despite being told he has just two to five years to live, Mark Combot is taking time to enjoy the little things in life. On July 19, 2024, Combot was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Less than a year later, the 62-year-old Orillia resident is preparing to cut the ceremonial ribbon at the Walk to End ALS in Barrie on June 7, a role he never imagined he’d have, but one he’s embracing with both urgency and pride.
Frustration mounts as stalled funding for treatment plant puts development on hold

4 days ago | midlandtoday.ca | Derek Howard

Coun. Paul Raymond of Tay Township once again had choice words for the provincial government regarding stalled funding for the Victoria Harbour wastewater treatment plant, and thus stalled funding toward providing new homes for residents. The comments were made during the recent regular council meeting, as Raymond spoke to correspondence from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing through Minister Robert Flack.
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.
‘Happy has-been’ Bill Welychka opens the book on his life once again

5 days ago | midlandtoday.ca | Richard Hutton

Speaking with Bill Welychka, it’s clear that he relishes the memories of his days working as a veejay at MuchMusic and MuchMoreMusic throughout the ‘90s and the early 2000s. “It was the best job in the world. You're traveling the world, interviewing all your favourite rock stars, people that I grew up whose patches and buttons I had on my jean jacket in high school,” the Welland native said in a phone interview with PelhamToday from his home in Kingston.
Toronto school board operates 66 in-school pools, has $58M deficit

6 days ago | midlandtoday.ca | Sneh Duggal |Jack Hauen

Editor's note: This article originally appeared on The Trillium, a Village Media website devoted exclusively to covering provincial politics at Queen’s Park. Less than a year before the Ford government’s education minister said he would never allow the Toronto District School Board to close its pools, one of his predecessors told the board it was spending too much on swim programs.
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.
‘Do better’: Anti-racism group slams Simcoe County school board

1 week ago | midlandtoday.ca | Jessica Owens

After nearly a year away, a local anti-racism group was back at the Simcoe County District School Board this week, pleading with the board to take an Ontario Human Rights Commission report called Dreams Delayed into account through their actions moving forward. At their regular board meeting on May 28, representatives from advocacy group Parents Against Racism Simcoe County (PARSC) Sarah Peart and Natasha Shakespeare were back to depute.