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Barrie police community safety and well-being teams hit the streets

Barrie police community safety and well-being teams hit the streets

One team will focus on high-harm occurrences, second team will work closely with partner organizations to respond to certain calls
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Barrie police remind drivers to stay ready for winter driving conditions

Barrie police remind drivers to stay ready for winter driving conditions

City police say taking the time to make sure everything you need is stocked up can keep you and other drivers safer on the road
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Rain, snow, icy conditions possible across Barrie area tomorrow

Rain, snow, icy conditions possible across Barrie area tomorrow

Messy mix of wintry weather arrives Wednesday afternoon, says Environment Canada
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'Crazy number': Barrie has thousands of approved housing units waiting to be built

'Crazy number': Barrie has thousands of approved housing units waiting to be built

'It’s about 19,000 units that are approved but have not been built,' says city official
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Health unit reports 5 COVID deaths, 8 new hospitalizations in Simcoe-Muskoka

Health unit reports 5 COVID deaths, 8 new hospitalizations in Simcoe-Muskoka

There are at least 43 people from the region hospitalized because of COVID-19, including 14 patients in intensive care units
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Cornerstone to Recovery readies shovels for women's treatment facility construction

Cornerstone to Recovery readies shovels for women's treatment facility construction

Expected to open this summer, Barrie facility will be the first community treatment centre for women in Simcoe County and will house up to 12 women at a time
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EVERYTHING KING: Don't shoot the messenger!

EVERYTHING KING: Don't shoot the messenger!

Misplaced anger? In this week's Everything King, Wendy wishes people would dial down the rage toward people who are just doing their job
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Region's hospital CEOs set to weigh in on post-pandemic care

Region's hospital CEOs set to weigh in on post-pandemic care

Panel will include CEOs from Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital, Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care, and Georgian Bay General Hospital
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Adopt Me: Jiffy and Mason

Adopt Me: Jiffy and Mason

Jiffy is more outgoing and curious, while Mason needs some time to warm up
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384 COVID patients in Ontario ICUs, 19 deaths in latest provincial update

384 COVID patients in Ontario ICUs, 19 deaths in latest provincial update

Limited testing has captured 1,593 new cases
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