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County says shelter beds have increased by almost 70% across the region

County says shelter beds have increased by almost 70% across the region

In partnership with the Busby Centre, overnight services recently reopened at 88 Mulcaster St.
Sending your child back to school Monday? Here's what to expect

Sending your child back to school Monday? Here's what to expect

School boards provide more information on screening, staffing levels and transportation
Appointments added at RVH vaccination clinic for next two Saturdays

Appointments added at RVH vaccination clinic for next two Saturdays

People 29 and younger will receive Pfizer, while anyone 30 and over will receive Moderna
Big chill: CAA reminds motorists to prepare for safe winter driving

Big chill: CAA reminds motorists to prepare for safe winter driving

Check your tire pressure, top up your washer fluid, and make sure your gas tank is always above half-full
Barrie MP worried health agency's use of cellphone data infringes upon privacy rights

Barrie MP worried health agency's use of cellphone data infringes upon privacy rights

'There’s been a pattern of overreach on the part of governments,' says Brassard, who is also the ethics critic
Health unit reports 362 new COVID cases, one new hospitalization today

Health unit reports 362 new COVID cases, one new hospitalization today

Region's hospitals nearly at capacity for acute care beds occupied by patients with and without COVID, officials warn
City police highlight worst intersections in Barrie

City police highlight worst intersections in Barrie

'The biggest issue (at Mapleview and Park Place) is the lack of lane markings through the intersection, causing people to drift lanes and cause accidents,' says pizza restaurant operator
Ontario looks to update COVID death reporting, distinguish 'for' and 'with' virus

Ontario looks to update COVID death reporting, distinguish 'for' and 'with' virus

'It may be that some of these deaths are incidentally correlated to COVID-19,' says Ontario's top doctor
Locallicious gets behind restaurant workers with lunch giveaway

Locallicious gets behind restaurant workers with lunch giveaway

'The restaurant industry is competitive, no doubt. But at the same time, it is like a family in that we support each other when we can,' says Randy Feltis
Extreme cold warning in effect: Environment Canada

Extreme cold warning in effect: Environment Canada

Wind chill of -30 to -35 expected