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Urgent Animal Care Fund established by OSPCA to aid pandemic efforts

Urgent Animal Care Fund established by OSPCA to aid pandemic efforts

With adoptions on hold, many organizations facing growing costs as they continue to care for animal now waiting longer to be adopted
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Innisfil woman in her 50s among new COVID-19 cases: health unit

Innisfil woman in her 50s among new COVID-19 cases: health unit

Another staff member from Bradford Valley long-term care facility has also tested positive for the virus
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Robocalls identify food security as top concern among residents: mayor

Robocalls identify food security as top concern among residents: mayor

'The capacity so far has met the demand. The system seems to be holding up,' says Lehman
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City closes marinas, boat launch until further notice

City closes marinas, boat launch until further notice

Access to the marina will be maintained for emergency services
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Ontario COVID-19 deaths reach 200, an increase of 26 since yesterday

Ontario COVID-19 deaths reach 200, an increase of 26 since yesterday

The province is reporting its second-highest daily caseload increase since the pandemic began (yesterday was the highest)
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Baycats officially announce suspension of their 2020 season

Baycats officially announce suspension of their 2020 season

Due to COVID-19, health and safety of everyone around the baseball organization cited as main reason behind decision
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Barrie man says he was pushed out onto the streets during global pandemic

Barrie man says he was pushed out onto the streets during global pandemic

‘It’s just been non-stop’: Busby official says intakes have increased due to illegal evictions, prison custody releases and hospital discharges in wake of COVID-19
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Traffic chaos erupts as Rama temporarily closes smoke shops

Traffic chaos erupts as Rama temporarily closes smoke shops

'We must continue to dramatically reduce visitors to Rama First Nation and to keep practising social distancing,' notes letter from chief and council
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City projecting $65M in lost revenue by year's end due to COVID-19

City projecting $65M in lost revenue by year's end due to COVID-19

'We are in what I would describe as tough straits, certainly not impossible straits,' says CAO
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Online music school keeps Barrie siblings busy, driven, jazzed up

Online music school keeps Barrie siblings busy, driven, jazzed up

Peggy Vanden Heuvel's two children, aged eight and 10, take lessons with Barrie Music School
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