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Warm weekend weather brings out beach crowds again to Wilkins, Tyndale

Warm weekend weather brings out beach crowds again to Wilkins, Tyndale

Mayor says he wouldn't hesitate to close city beaches, but wants to see how new measures play out first; 'Closing them is a last step'
Two Barrie women the latest confirmed COVID cases in Simcoe County

Two Barrie women the latest confirmed COVID cases in Simcoe County

There are 34 active cases of COVID-19 in the county, including three people who are hospitalized
Hopefully you enjoyed the silence, because the scammers are back

Hopefully you enjoyed the silence, because the scammers are back

As more places open up in the pandemic, Wendy wishes the scammers were still closed for business
Indoor visits start tomorrow at county-run long-term care homes

Indoor visits start tomorrow at county-run long-term care homes

You will no longer require a COVID test for outdoor visits, but you'll need one for an indoor visit
Ontario confirms 203 new COVID cases today

Ontario confirms 203 new COVID cases today

This is the first time this month daily cases have climbed above 200
County prepares for next stage of return-to-work program

County prepares for next stage of return-to-work program

'As we work to return to our new normal, we are committed to providing innovative new solutions to meet the needs of our residents, communities and businesses'
Four shelters work together amid pandemic to house Barrie’s most vulnerable

Four shelters work together amid pandemic to house Barrie’s most vulnerable

Youth Haven, David Busby Centre, Salvation Army Mission Centre and Elizabeth Fry Society receiving county funding to keep the doors open and run programs in hotels and motels during COVID
Terry's Team hopes to continue sea of red shirts, even if it's online

Terry's Team hopes to continue sea of red shirts, even if it's online

Team members getting the word out through lawn signs; 'We’re trying to find different ways of making the best of a bad situation'
Innisfil Town Hall open again to the public

Innisfil Town Hall open again to the public

Online service options still be encouraged where possible
Four new COVID cases reported in Barrie today

Four new COVID cases reported in Barrie today

Other new cases are in Collingwood, Springwater Township, Midland, and New Tecumseth