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Simcoe County Rovers FC ready for 2022 kickoff in League1 Ontario

Simcoe County Rovers FC ready for 2022 kickoff in League1 Ontario

'We want to make waves in the region. That’s what the city is about, what the county is about, and we’re ready to be part of the landscape,' says co-owner Julian de Guzman
County declares today Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day

County declares today Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day

Across Simcoe County, more than 1,500 staff work at 198 licensed child-care sites, with a system capacity of more than 10,000 spaces
Hospital expansion plans will ease pressure on current facility 'bursting at the seams': president

Hospital expansion plans will ease pressure on current facility 'bursting at the seams': president

'We cannot revert to hallway medicine; we have to keep people safe and in their beds, with windows and washrooms,' says Barrie president Janice Skot
CANADA: Feds, provinces agree on vaccine passport for international travel: PM

CANADA: Feds, provinces agree on vaccine passport for international travel: PM

Passport will be digital and feature a QR code that includes the vaccination history. Paper copies will also be accepted
Barrie residents account for half of today's 24 new COVID cases in Simcoe-Muskoka

Barrie residents account for half of today's 24 new COVID cases in Simcoe-Muskoka

Among the two dozen cases in the region, there are 16 unvaccinated people and eight who are fully vaccinated
OLG opens purse with another $1.9M gambling-revenue payment for Innisfil

OLG opens purse with another $1.9M gambling-revenue payment for Innisfil

Since November 2001, the Town of Innisfil has received more than $90 million in non-tax revenue
After almost 10 years at the helm, Georgian College president set to retire next summer

After almost 10 years at the helm, Georgian College president set to retire next summer

'Being Georgian’s president and CEO has been and will continue to be until my last day in office, a true highlight of my career,' says MaryLynn West-Moynes
Orillia man facing multiple charges after fleeing police, ramming cruisers

Orillia man facing multiple charges after fleeing police, ramming cruisers

Police also seized cocaine, cannabis and opioids as well as property obtained by crime and a prohibited device following traffic stop
Ontario reports 413 new COVID cases Thursday

Ontario reports 413 new COVID cases Thursday

The latest updates noted 488 recoveries and four new deaths
Car driver, bike rider flee the scene after 'head-scratcher' evening crash

Car driver, bike rider flee the scene after 'head-scratcher' evening crash

'It’s very rare to have a cyclist not get injured in a collision like that, be thrown from their bike, let alone as soon as the ambulance arrives, turn around and run away,' says Barrie police official