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Health unit urges people to stay the course as public health measures ease

Health unit urges people to stay the course as public health measures ease

'The COVID-19 pandemic is not over. We are still seeing community transmission and caution is essential,' says local medical officer of health
Ontario reports 24 deaths, 273 COVID patients in ICUs

Ontario reports 24 deaths, 273 COVID patients in ICUs

1,959 new cases confirmed through limited testing
Rescue dogs from North Carolina up for adoption (5 photos)

Rescue dogs from North Carolina up for adoption (5 photos)

'There are many animal shelters in the United States that are at capacity and when they reach out to us for help, we do what we can to assist,' says OSPCA official
LETTER: Elimination of licence sticker fees will have little effect, says reader

LETTER: Elimination of licence sticker fees will have little effect, says reader

'If you feel guilty about getting the refund, send it to me. Or donate to a charity in the name of Doug Ford,' says Wasaga Beach resident
Rally scheduled for Thursday in downtown Barrie to show support for Ukraine

Rally scheduled for Thursday in downtown Barrie to show support for Ukraine

'We want our Ukrainian community members to know that we see them and they are not alone,' says Nuttall
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Collingwood skier will don red and white at Paralympic Winter Games

Collingwood skier will don red and white at Paralympic Winter Games

'I am able to fulfil my lifelong dream of going to the Olympics,' said Gosselin, who lost her shoulder to bone cancer when she was 18
Barrie woman's $36M lottery win scrutinzed by OLG

Barrie woman's $36M lottery win scrutinzed by OLG

Prize falls within Crown agency's definition of an 'insider win' because Yvonne Sauve's sister is employed by an authorized OLG retailer
South Simcoe Theatre ready for first live performance since start of pandemic

South Simcoe Theatre ready for first live performance since start of pandemic

Producer Richard Birch says he is thrilled to be working with such a dynamic and talented group
Barrie-area group wants to bring 'dignity' to women, girls in developing countries

Barrie-area group wants to bring 'dignity' to women, girls in developing countries

'If they miss one week of school, then the next month is harder and harder,' says Days for Girls volunteer