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Brassard urges residents to stick to preventative measures in 'very critical time'

Brassard urges residents to stick to preventative measures in 'very critical time'

While the Barrie-Innisfil constituency office remains closed to in-person traffic, anyone needing assistance can call during regular hours
COVID-19 confirmed cause of death in RVH case

COVID-19 confirmed cause of death in RVH case

The man died March 11, and a post-mortem test confirmed COVID-19 on March 17. Today a coroner's report confirmed the virus was the cause of death
Starting Friday, Barrie Transit will be free until April 6

Starting Friday, Barrie Transit will be free until April 6

'One thing that is critical for people at this time is the ability to ride the bus to get basic things like groceries or get to jobs that we rely on at this time,' says CAO
Business owners, entrepreneurs invited to join online COVID-19 forum

Business owners, entrepreneurs invited to join online COVID-19 forum

Meeting, slated for Monday, March 23, will be held on-line to talk with MPP Andrea Khanjin about government response
What is the benefit of a municipality declaring an emergency?

What is the benefit of a municipality declaring an emergency?

County of Simcoe and Tiny Township have declared emergencies; 'There were some concerns that members of the community were not really taking this seriously'
UPDATE: 17 presumptive COVID-19 cases in Simcoe-Muskoka region, says health unit

UPDATE: 17 presumptive COVID-19 cases in Simcoe-Muskoka region, says health unit

The province is reporting 43 confirmed positive cases in Ontario this morning and 21 of them do not include location
Local family keeping busy during pandemic cleaning their street

Local family keeping busy during pandemic cleaning their street

'It's a great way to teach these good habits of giving back,' says pregnant mom of little girl who cleaned up their neighbourhood
The latest on COVID-19 from MP John Brassard

The latest on COVID-19 from MP John Brassard

'My top priority remains the health and safety of Barrie-Innisfil residents and all Canadians,' Brassard says
Bylaw enforcement changing in wake of COVID-19

Bylaw enforcement changing in wake of COVID-19

In addition to parking, provisions in the noise by-law related to deliveries will not be enforced
Latest COVID-19 case in region found at Orillia hospital

Latest COVID-19 case in region found at Orillia hospital

The man was at Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital March 16 for the test and is now self-isolating