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'Freedom convoy' heads to Ottawa as some truckers oppose government’s vaccine mandate

'Freedom convoy' heads to Ottawa as some truckers oppose government’s vaccine mandate

Though vaccinated, Wasaga Beach trucker says he understands where protesters are coming from
Noella Festival helps support Hospice Simcoe

Noella Festival helps support Hospice Simcoe

Together with tree lot sponsors Dr. Brad Dibble and Katherine Elphick, Downtown Barrie BIA donated $2,300 to Hospice Simcoe
Testing captures 4,790 new cases in Ontario Monday

Testing captures 4,790 new cases in Ontario Monday

Ontario has reported more than one million cases confirmed through testing since the start of the pandemic
COVID-19: Ontario to start sharing data about school absences amid Omicron

COVID-19: Ontario to start sharing data about school absences amid Omicron

Province's website will share information about how many schools were closed, and will also have a searchable table showing the combined absenteeism rate for staff and students by school
Protesters weather cold to denounce COVID restrictions (6 photos)

Protesters weather cold to denounce COVID restrictions (6 photos)

'There was a few people flipped us the finger, called us crazy, that sort of thing. We’re just here to get people to see what’s happening,' says protesting mom
LETTER: Workers' wages can't be blamed for inflation, says labour official

LETTER: Workers' wages can't be blamed for inflation, says labour official

'Pay cuts and an austerity agenda would hurt workers at this critical moment ,' says Public Service Alliance president
OUTDOORS: Blazing trails on snowshoes not just a human experience

OUTDOORS: Blazing trails on snowshoes not just a human experience

Some species that frequent our region have evolved special adaptation to keep themselves trucking around… home-grown snowshoes, notes outdoors columnist
COLUMN: Pandemic has people embracing outdoors like never before

COLUMN: Pandemic has people embracing outdoors like never before

'We’ve embraced the outdoors and can easily explore what lies just beyond our doorstep,' reporter writes
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Snow squall watch in effect for tonight: Environment Canada

Snow squall watch in effect for tonight: Environment Canada

Local snowfall accumulations of 10 to 20 cm are expected by Tuesday afternoon, Environment Canada says