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Impaired driving down, but study shows drinking is up for people at home

Impaired driving down, but study shows drinking is up for people at home

Isolation 'takes a toll. People argue and with no distractions like sports or outdoor activities, it can add up quickly,' says police official
City lays off 55 more people, moves to four-day week in most areas

City lays off 55 more people, moves to four-day week in most areas

'These are incredibly tough decisions that we are being forced to make during unprecedented times,' says CAO
Federation 'sounds the alarm' about concern over farmers' future

Federation 'sounds the alarm' about concern over farmers' future

'Agriculture is at a tipping point,' says CFA president
McCoy, Payetta combine forces to pen song of hope (VIDEO)

McCoy, Payetta combine forces to pen song of hope (VIDEO)

Proceeds from We Are One going toward the Red Cross COVID-19 relief efforts, including International Red Cross and Global Citizen
Health unit reports 11 new lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases, one in Barrie

Health unit reports 11 new lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases, one in Barrie

There are now 185 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Simcoe Muskoka Region
Cancelling the Barrie Fair, a 167-year tradition, 'not an easy decision'

Cancelling the Barrie Fair, a 167-year tradition, 'not an easy decision'

'It may seem far off, but this event has a lot of moving pieces and people who need time to invest in the fair,' says GM
Stay home, give space to reduce spread of COVID-19, county urges

Stay home, give space to reduce spread of COVID-19, county urges

Public Health Agency of Canada advises that wearing a non-medical mask is an additional measure you can take to protect others
Barrie Food Bank receiving funds from Alectra in fight against COVID-19

Barrie Food Bank receiving funds from Alectra in fight against COVID-19

Utility company donating $230K to food banks across eight communities
Ontario reports highest number of lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths in a single day

Ontario reports highest number of lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths in a single day

Nearly half of all Ontario's confirmed cases have now recovered
Bradford mom discharged after month in hospital fighting COVID-19

Bradford mom discharged after month in hospital fighting COVID-19

Bradford mom recovers from COVID-19 and discharged from hospital