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Freezing rain warning in effect for Barrie region

Freezing rain warning in effect for Barrie region

Mix of freezing rain, ice pellets and snow will change to rain late this afternoon or early this evening
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Spring Tonic Maple Syrup Festival returns this weekend after 2-year hiatus

Spring Tonic Maple Syrup Festival returns this weekend after 2-year hiatus

'Not only is it a celebration of spring, but it’s also a way to celebrate the Canadian heritage of maple syrup production,' says NVCA official
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Province reports 12 more deaths, 94 COVID patients on ventilators

Province reports 12 more deaths, 94 COVID patients on ventilators

2,814 new cases confirmed through lab testing for today's update
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Expect delays on Hwy. 26 near Stayner as crews remove dump truck from ditch (update)

Expect delays on Hwy. 26 near Stayner as crews remove dump truck from ditch (update)

Intermittent closures will take place between Centre Line Road and Sideroad 3/4 Sunnidale in Clearview Township, west of Barrie
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Health unit, school boards offer catch-up clinics for routine immunizations

Health unit, school boards offer catch-up clinics for routine immunizations

Hepatitis B, Meningococcal Conjugate (Men-C-ACYW) and Human Papillomavirus (HPV-9) vaccines available
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LETTER: Invoking no-fly zone over Ukraine 'may be rather rash'

LETTER: Invoking no-fly zone over Ukraine 'may be rather rash'

'No one wants a war, that may be our fate, but I also believe it’s God’s will that we work toward peace,' says Innisfil resident
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MONAGUE: What's in a name? For this local elder, everything

MONAGUE: What's in a name? For this local elder, everything

Jeff Monague has decided to begin 'decolonizing' his personal space and petitioning government to officially change his name to reflect Anishinaabe heritage
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Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
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Freezing rain cancels all Simcoe area school buses

Freezing rain cancels all Simcoe area school buses

Schools remain open for student learning
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Retired family doctor 'tickled pink' by new award named in her honour

Retired family doctor 'tickled pink' by new award named in her honour

The first Laura E. Crook Scholarship for Community Health Research will be awarded to a post-secondary student this spring
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