Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Barrie News and Information

School boards reporting 12 new COVID cases since Friday

Four of the new cases are in Barrie schools: Cundles Heights, Maple Grove, W.C. Little and St. Joan of Arc

Mar 1, 2021 11:33 AM Read more >

Ontario reports 1,023 new COVID cases Monday

Today's report includes six deaths and 939 new recoveries

Mar 1, 2021 10:46 AM Read more >

Barrie chamber says latest lockdown will be 'devastating' for many local businesses

'The grey-lockdown restrictions puts some sectors at a significant disadvantage compared to larger department stores and online retailers'

Feb 28, 2021 7:58 PM Read more >

Gardner responds to community backlash over incoming lockdown measures

Local case numbers 'may still very much go in the wrong direction, but the fact it has declined a bit runs counter to my original decision,' says medical officer of health

Feb 28, 2021 4:51 PM Read more >

Ontario reports 1,062 new COVID cases Sunday

Sunday's new cases are down slightly from the 1,185 reported on Saturday

Feb 28, 2021 10:42 AM Read more >

Ontario reports 1,185 new COVID cases Saturday

Saturday's reported 1,185 new COVID-19 cases is down slightly from Friday

Feb 27, 2021 10:42 AM Read more >

Here's how Grey-Bruce's arena-based vaccination clinics will operate

Grey Bruce Health Unit's hub model has the potential to administer 4,500 vaccines in a 10-hour shift of five health-care providers

Feb 26, 2021 9:30 PM Read more >

Multiple COVID cases detected at Barrie Walmart locations over the last month

'Ten associates total from our two Barrie Walmart stores have recently tested positive for COVID-19,' says official

Feb 26, 2021 8:30 PM Read more >

New funding will help provide college students with mental health, addiction services

'Mental health professionals inform us that students are under more pressure and more stress than any recent generation, especially during these unprecedented times,' says local MPP

Feb 26, 2021 7:30 PM Read more >