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Quieting noise, slowing speeders remains concerning for Barrie councillor

Quieting noise, slowing speeders remains concerning for Barrie councillor

'I’m getting lots of questions from residents around… intersections for speeding,' says Coun. Ann-Marie Kungl.
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

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Boards report 46 active COVID cases in county schools

Boards report 46 active COVID cases in county schools

There are active cases at 10 schools in Barrie
National overdose action plan gets support from city councillors

National overdose action plan gets support from city councillors

Motion asks feds to declare overdose crisis a national public health emergency so that it's funded appropriately
Mother describes double-murder as 'disgusting, animalistic, satanic attack'

Mother describes double-murder as 'disgusting, animalistic, satanic attack'

'When I try to think about my son… images of what you have done come to my mind and that’s all I can see,' Rose Beaton says in victim impact statement
Barrie business running food drive to end hunger among seniors

Barrie business running food drive to end hunger among seniors

Comfort Keepers is asking the community to make food donations this month to their Feed Seniors Now food drive
Provincial police issue warning about 'spoofing' phone scam

Provincial police issue warning about 'spoofing' phone scam

Spoofing is a technique allowing scammers to call from a number they select; Callback then comes from someone you believe is local police
Community COVID vaccine clinics opening this month for third doses

Community COVID vaccine clinics opening this month for third doses

Clinic on Sperling Drive in Barrie will take bookings through provincial system, with third dose appointments starting as early as Sunday
Plan for indoor gun range in Barrie's south end remains on target

Plan for indoor gun range in Barrie's south end remains on target

Mail-out would be sent to all affected King Street businesses and councillors will consider the feedback before making final decision
City reminds residents to change batteries in smoke, CO alarms this weekend

City reminds residents to change batteries in smoke, CO alarms this weekend

'In order for smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to do their job, they need to have working batteries,' says Barrie fire chief