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Rogers outage leaves many in Barrie scrambling for service

Rogers outage leaves many in Barrie scrambling for service

'It’s definitely a little bit stress inducing,' said a Rogers customer; Local emergency officials say they are mostly not impacted by the outage
RVH enacts Code Grey in response to massive internet outage

RVH enacts Code Grey in response to massive internet outage

Most RVH systems, including phones and Meditech, are functioning normally, officials say, but there are some disruptions and patients may experience delays
Man nabbed after lengthy crime spree involving heavy equipment

Man nabbed after lengthy crime spree involving heavy equipment

Police say the value of the items stolen exceeds $500,000; 48-year-old is facing 32 charges related to incidents that span approximately one year
7th COVID wave drives up case counts in Ontario

7th COVID wave drives up case counts in Ontario

Positivity rates, wastewater indicators, case counts and hospitalizations have increased week-over-week
Ongoing Rogers outage to blame for debit outage as well: Interac

Ongoing Rogers outage to blame for debit outage as well: Interac

The situation affects debit at checkouts and e-Transfers at 'most' Canadian banks, says the interbank transfer company
Non-profits in region eligible for free graphic design services

Non-profits in region eligible for free graphic design services

Graphic design students at Georgian College have provided thousands of hours of free design services to more than 100 local non-profit organizations
Barrie Wrestling ready to rumble at Saturday's WrestleParty

Barrie Wrestling ready to rumble at Saturday's WrestleParty

Saturday's event will include eight matches including three championship matches, a grudge tag-team bout and the debut of two New York-based talents
Fake reviews leave bad taste in restaurant owner's mouth

Fake reviews leave bad taste in restaurant owner's mouth

'Literally in a matter of a couple of hours ... I went from a five-star restaurant on Google to a two-star,' says stressed restaurant owner
Camp gives young 'newcomers' hands-on exposure to new community

Camp gives young 'newcomers' hands-on exposure to new community

'We’re trying our best to make all of our new families in our area comfortable. Some of them are coming out of some pretty traumatic things,' said co-ordinator
Late rally helps Baycats earn victory over rival Leafs

Late rally helps Baycats earn victory over rival Leafs

Game was tied heading into the bottom of the eighth inning before Barrie bats came through