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Simcoe County hospitals plan to maintain masking policy

Simcoe County hospitals plan to maintain masking policy

'Protecting our patients and the people who care for them is RVH’s highest priority, so we will continue to err on the side of caution,' says chief of staff at Barrie hospital
Section of Dunlop East closed starting next week

Section of Dunlop East closed starting next week

Poyntz Street project includes replacing transmission watermain that services east-end Barrie
Speed cameras in school zones coming up on councillors' radar

Speed cameras in school zones coming up on councillors' radar

'From my first day on council, complaints about traffic generally and speeding specifically have always been near the top in terms of phone calls and emails from residents,' says deputy-mayor
OPP investigate 'suspicious death' in Collingwood subdivision

OPP investigate 'suspicious death' in Collingwood subdivision

Investigation began Friday morning when officers discovered woman dead inside a home
Action! Downtown bakery presents Christmas vibes in June

Action! Downtown bakery presents Christmas vibes in June

'They kind of stumbled upon the bakery and asked if they could film here for a day. We thought it was a great idea and a lot of fun,' says Homestead co-owner
Ontario's top doc planning for round of COVID boosters come fall

Ontario's top doc planning for round of COVID boosters come fall

Dr. Kieran Moore anticipates new generation of vaccine will be available that targets both original COVID strain plus more up-to-date one that is circulating, such as for Omicron
Barrie Wrestling off the ropes with slate of summer shows

Barrie Wrestling off the ropes with slate of summer shows

Local wrestling promotion will host its fifth annual Gold and Glory event Saturday on Ferris Lane
COVID cases, hospitalizations, deaths plateau in Ontario

COVID cases, hospitalizations, deaths plateau in Ontario

For about two weeks, little has changed in the number of new cases, hospitalizations or deaths
What's the ooey, gooey allure of Midland's butter tart festival?

What's the ooey, gooey allure of Midland's butter tart festival?

'I think it's the flakiness, the pastry, the sweetness, and it’s just that perfect mix of creamy with sweet,' says bakery owner; Ontario’s Best Butter Tart Festival returns Saturday after two-year hiatus
Man behind bomb threat at Orillia city hall faces more charges

Man behind bomb threat at Orillia city hall faces more charges

Joint investigation with South Simcoe and Rama police uncovered more incidents between Jan. 25 and May 20 at various locations