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Vaccine pre-registration open for phase one groups

Vaccine pre-registration open for phase one groups

Here's what you need to know to add your name to the province's vaccine waitlist
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Barrie marks its 100th COVID death since pandemic began

Barrie marks its 100th COVID death since pandemic began

16 Barrie residents among 45 new COVID cases in the region today
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Barrie-based PPE manufacturer 'held out to dry' as government looks overseas, says CEO

Barrie-based PPE manufacturer 'held out to dry' as government looks overseas, says CEO

'They screamed for production and failed thus far to support the industry they screamed for in their time of need,' says Mediguard CEO
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Two new COVID-19 cases reported in Barrie schools

Two new COVID-19 cases reported in Barrie schools

Public board reporting case at Portage View, while Catholic board has one new case at St. Peter's; One classroom closed at each school
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Zero COVID cases reported through first asymptomatic testing clinics in county schools

Zero COVID cases reported through first asymptomatic testing clinics in county schools

Next week’s clinics will be taking place at Innisdale Secondary School and St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Secondary School
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<updated>WATCH: </updated> Trudeau says Canada to begin receiving 1M doses of Pfizer vax per week

WATCH: Trudeau says Canada to begin receiving 1M doses of Pfizer vax per week

View the livestream feed of the press conference here
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104-year-old Orillia man 'happy' to receive COVID vaccine

104-year-old Orillia man 'happy' to receive COVID vaccine

Jim Wood urging others to get vaccinated; 'It’s important to get the vaccine to get this flu under control,' he says
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Ontario reports 1,374 new COVID cases Friday

Ontario reports 1,374 new COVID cases Friday

Public Health Ontario also reported 18 deaths, 1,124 recoveries, and 18 deaths in today's update
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'I sat in my living room and cried,' recalls Malones owner as pandemic marks grim anniversary

'I sat in my living room and cried,' recalls Malones owner as pandemic marks grim anniversary

'Things are looking up and I think, I hope, they continue to get better,' adds Casa Cappuccino employee
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Province antes up millions in funding to help protect homeless shelter staff, residents

Province antes up millions in funding to help protect homeless shelter staff, residents

'This funding is important as we are currently seeing a significant inflow to the homeless sector for a multitude of reasons,' says Busby Centre executive director
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