Sun Media closes Midland operation; other papers remain unaffected

Sun Media closes Midland operation; other papers remain unaffected
The Midland Free Press, which has been a source of news for Midland and surrounding area since 1879, has closed.

"Decisions such as these are never easy and occur only after considerable review," said Rob Leuschner, Regional Publisher/Director of Advertising for The Free Press along with the Barrie Examiner, Orillia Packet & Times and Collingwood Enterprise Bulletin. "The Free Press in Midland has existed for 134 years and during that time has been an important media choice for many readers and advertisers within the community."

http://bit.ly/14o4TDx Orillia Packet and Times

I will miss the Free Press. It was a great little paper, it allowed me to keep up with what was going on around the cottage.

First annual Butter Tart Festival

First annual Butter Tart Festival; Best butter tart in Ontario will be declared

Mention butter tarts and many people start dreaming and salivating.

This most personal and beloved pastry is the focus of the first annual Butter Tart Festival in Midland on Saturday.

http://bit.ly/11kiCJu Midland Free Press

Enjoy a Butter Tart for me, wish I was able to go

The SS Keewatin officially opened to the public Saturday

Return of the brass bell signifies a new life for SS Keewatin 

The ship is now open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Full tours are $20 per adult, $10 for youth aged 11 to 16, and free for children who are accompanied by an adult. 

http://bit.ly/11vaYSe Midland Free Press

A visit is on my to do list for this summer 

Damage from flood not covered by insurance

Damage from flood not covered by insurance

Those affected by the flooding in Haliburton County will not be receiving much relief from their insurance coverage.

Damage caused by overland flooding is not protected under home insurance policies anywhere in Canada, according to the Insurance Bureau of Canada.

http://bit.ly/Zq9w0r Midland Free Press 

Did not know this, did you?

The Bears are waking up!

Sleeping cub causes concerns in Severn Township

http://bit.ly/XYT84D Midland Free Press

The Orillia OPP detachment received calls both Monday and Tuesday about a 150-pound black bear cub taking a snooze on Upper Big Chute Road by Lavis Lane, Const. Jim Edwards said.
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It is the start of Bear Season again.....   Be careful 

Check out the Bear Wise program info on the FOCA website
http://bit.ly/WydG6D  FOCA

Lake Huron hits record low

Lake Huron hits record low

Lakes Huron and Michigan, which hydrologists consider one lake system, dropped to 175.61 metres above sea level in December — one centimetre lower than the previous record set in 1964, preliminary figures show. Systematic record-keeping began in 1918.

Read the full article 
http://bit.ly/136NS1O Midland Free Press

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It's not looking good.

Senior dead after suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in Tiny Township

Senior dead after suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in Tiny Township 

http://bit.ly/135MHzr Midland Free Press

The two occupants of the single family home with an attached garage were both transported to Georgian Bay General Hospital by Simcoe County Paramedic Services. Sadly, a 71 year old male occupant of the home succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
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It is heating season again and your windows are closed, please make sure you have a working carbon monoxide detector in your home/cottage, like these http://bit.ly/WePsr0