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COVID vaccination clinics happening around Barrie this week

COVID vaccination clinics happening around Barrie this week

GO-VAXX bus will be at East Bayfield Community Centre on Wednesday, while pop-up clinincs will be held at Barrie library branches Thursday
Public school board spending $25.8M on repairs this summer

Public school board spending $25.8M on repairs this summer

Catholic board will be spending $4 million on its school repair to-do list; Barrie-area schools getting repairs include Barrie North, Holly Meadows and Steele Street
Driver airlifted to Toronto after 'serious' ATV crash in Severn

Driver airlifted to Toronto after 'serious' ATV crash in Severn

The lone rider was ejected after a rollover that occurred Saturday night near Taylor Line in Severn Township, say Orillia OPP
Male suspect, 28, faces several charges in weekend shooting

Male suspect, 28, faces several charges in weekend shooting

The victim, a 21-year-old Barrie man, airlifted to Toronto-area trauma centre with 'serious injuries' that are not believed to be life-threatening
Barrie police charge Quebec man in grandparent scam

Barrie police charge Quebec man in grandparent scam

Suspect, 24, facing numerous fraud-related charges, including fraud over $5,000 and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
Police investigating fatal overnight crash in Midland

Police investigating fatal overnight crash in Midland

Police say man failed to negotiated turn; Vehicle went down embankment and 'nose planted' into the ground
Swimmer killed after being struck by boat on Lake Rosseau

Swimmer killed after being struck by boat on Lake Rosseau

Man, 48, had been swimming, equipped with a visibility marker, when he was struck by vessel; Life-saving efforts unsuccessful
Hundreds gather at fifth annual community barbecue

Hundreds gather at fifth annual community barbecue

'It’s really important for (MPP) Andrea (Khanjin) and I to meet old friends and reconnect, as well as meet new constituents to our riding,' says Brassard
LETTER: Hwy. 413 shouldn't be confused with Bradford Bypass

LETTER: Hwy. 413 shouldn't be confused with Bradford Bypass

'Highway 413 will be used by very few commuters and will save very little time at an immense cost both financially and with loss of Greenbelt land,' says Barrie letter writer
OUTDOORS: Crow's death a 'brazen act by a bold predator'

OUTDOORS: Crow's death a 'brazen act by a bold predator'

It's rare to come across a dead crow, notes outdoors columnist, who says 'all-out war' is now a possibility in the woods near his home