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Woman calls intentional destruction of geese eggs 'unethical and immoral'

Woman calls intentional destruction of geese eggs 'unethical and immoral'

Barrie resident says city needs to be more accountable, but owner of wildlife management company says destroying geese eggs is one way to control their population
Health unit reports 14 deaths, 2 hospitalizations in first update this week

Health unit reports 14 deaths, 2 hospitalizations in first update this week

14 more Simcoe County residents died between March 20 and April 19 after contracting COVID-19
Seniors home operator eyes 'very significant expansion' as province funds more beds

Seniors home operator eyes 'very significant expansion' as province funds more beds

'We realize it is more than bricks and mortar that brings quality of life to a residence; it's about everything that is surrounding them,' Sienna Senior Living official says at Owen Hill Care Community
This week in BarrieToday+: A week of rest and relaxation could be yours!

This week in BarrieToday+: A week of rest and relaxation could be yours!

Plus, meet Village Media's new Editor-In-Chief
'Make them sweat': New skating school brings an edge

'Make them sweat': New skating school brings an edge

'You want them to want to go to the rink. I do everything I can to make it so they want to go on their own and that it’s their decision to want to go train,' says Brad Davidson from Perfect Skating Barrie
Novavax available by request from Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit

Novavax available by request from Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit

Protein-based, COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada Feb. 17
Province commits $24M to Holland Marsh phosphorus recycling facility to protect Lake Simcoe

Province commits $24M to Holland Marsh phosphorus recycling facility to protect Lake Simcoe

'This is the single largest initiative in Ontario's history to reduce phosphorus in this lake,' says minister
Ontario reports 1,662 COVID-positive patients hospitalized, highest since Feb. 12

Ontario reports 1,662 COVID-positive patients hospitalized, highest since Feb. 12

Hospitalizations include 203 people in ICU and 92 patients on ventilators because of COVID
Ardagh Bluffs: Natural escape smack dab in the city (6 photos)

Ardagh Bluffs: Natural escape smack dab in the city (6 photos)

Wooded area consists of 518 acres bordered by Ardagh Road, Mapleview Drive and Essa Road in southwest Barrie
Green leader's campaign trickles through Elmvale to talk water, gravel permits

Green leader's campaign trickles through Elmvale to talk water, gravel permits

'Water is life and we have to do everything we can to protect it,' provincial Green Party leader says during local stop