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Illegal dumping still happening despite landfill being open

Illegal dumping still happening despite landfill being open

Since municipal services were shut down in March due to COVID, there have been 34 complaints made to the city about illegal dumping
Some Barrie recreation facilities to reopen in early August

Some Barrie recreation facilities to reopen in early August

The opening of some facilities, including Sadlon Arena and the Five Points Theatre and Georgian Theatre, will be somewhat delayed, however
WATCH: Province passes emergency measures to protect the public and prepare for economic recovery

WATCH: Province passes emergency measures to protect the public and prepare for economic recovery

Ontario Legislature adjourns after significant sitting in response to COVID-19
Two new COVID cases in Simcoe County today

Two new COVID cases in Simcoe County today

The new cases are in Essa Township and Orillia
Barrie chamber joins 'national movement' rallying people to think local

Barrie chamber joins 'national movement' rallying people to think local

'The COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented challenges for businesses in Simcoe County and across the province,' says president Todd Tuckey
165 new COVID cases confirmed in Ontario today

165 new COVID cases confirmed in Ontario today

There are 1,540 active cases of COVID-19 in Ontario, which is down from 1,584 included in yesterday's report
Oro-Medonte OKs new rules to keep a lid on party houses

Oro-Medonte OKs new rules to keep a lid on party houses

'This is a giant step forward for this township. They’ve acknowledged that they’re illegal,' says ratepayers association official
Lots of love interrupted by pandemic

Lots of love interrupted by pandemic

Barrie native launched 1091 Meters to Love last week, a podcast focusing on cross-border romances
'Family cluster' the source of eight recent COVID cases in Barrie

'Family cluster' the source of eight recent COVID cases in Barrie

The family cluster also 'involved travel of individuals out of the country,' according to the local health unit
OCD clinic creates new programs in response to COVID calls

OCD clinic creates new programs in response to COVID calls

Spike in OCD symptoms can be linked to pandemic, Barrie clinic owner says