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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

City of Barrie expands closures and cancellations, asks people to access services remotely

City of Barrie expands closures and cancellations, asks people to access services remotely

All community and recreation facilities, libraries and theatres are closed, ward and planning meetings cancelled
Barrie BIA urges safe, responsible support of downtown businesses

Barrie BIA urges safe, responsible support of downtown businesses

'With the advancement of COVID-19, our downtown community, needs more attention, compassion and support than ever before'
Nottawasaga OPP suspend criminal record checks

Nottawasaga OPP suspend criminal record checks

To protect the health and well-being of the public and our members, criminal record checks and vulnerable sector checks for volunteer position until further notice
Alectra initiates plan to help customers cope with pandemic

Alectra initiates plan to help customers cope with pandemic

Alectra will work with customers suffering financial hardship to provide flexible payment terms and will not disconnect their utilities
Long line-up greeted opening of new Barrie assessment centre

Long line-up greeted opening of new Barrie assessment centre

A second location could follow should the need for it arise; 'We know it is an anxious time and people do need reassurance,' says RVH official
How do you self-isolate when you don’t have a home?

How do you self-isolate when you don’t have a home?

County meeting with representatives from area shelters to plan a co-ordinated strategy to deal with the homeless population during the COVID-19 pandemic
Brassard closes office, urges citizens to 'remain vigilant'

Brassard closes office, urges citizens to 'remain vigilant'

'Something we can all do to help contain the virus is to practise social distancing,' says Brassard
Barrie COVID-19 assessment centre opens this afternoon

Barrie COVID-19 assessment centre opens this afternoon

There may be lengthy waits at the assessment centre and your patience is appreciated, officials say
MP Doug Shipley closing office to in-person inquiries

MP Doug Shipley closing office to in-person inquiries

Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte MP cites 'safety of the public and staff' as reason; Phone, email inquiries will be answered
No new COVID-19 cases reported in Simcoe-Muskoka this morning

No new COVID-19 cases reported in Simcoe-Muskoka this morning

There were 32 more positive test results in Ontario since yesterday at 5:30 p.m.