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Health unit encouraging those eligible to get boosted as soon as possible

Health unit encouraging those eligible to get boosted as soon as possible

Appointments for as early as this weekend have been added, with additional appointments being added into February
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Former teacher finds new calling by embracing love of the outdoors

Former teacher finds new calling by embracing love of the outdoors

'I passionately believe that trees can heal people and trees can heal the planet,' says Beth Foster on the benefits of forest bathing
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VIDEO: 'Freedom Convoy' supporters roll down Highway 400 (6 photos)

VIDEO: 'Freedom Convoy' supporters roll down Highway 400 (6 photos)

'We just want our unity back, our freedom back. And it’s not just about the vaccine, it’s about everything; carbon taxes, everything – just life,' says Angus woman
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Edged weapon pulled in Bayfield St. convenience store robbery

Edged weapon pulled in Bayfield St. convenience store robbery

While officers couldn’t locate the suspect, 'we did recover an item that is being analyzed,' says Barrie police official
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City launches new website to improve access to services

City launches new website to improve access to services

Service Barrie allows citizens to submit detailed service requests, report pothole and other concerns, and receive real-time updates
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491 COVID patients in Ontario ICUs, province reports 70 deaths Thursday

491 COVID patients in Ontario ICUs, province reports 70 deaths Thursday

Limited testing captures 5,852 new cases, and about 2,041 people are hospitalized because of COVID
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County wants to hear from residents on plans for Barrie-Collingwood Rail Trail

County wants to hear from residents on plans for Barrie-Collingwood Rail Trail

Public feedback on future of the trail will be accepted through county website until Feb. 22
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COLUMN: COVID finally catches up to Bradford editor, family

COLUMN: COVID finally catches up to Bradford editor, family

'I saw (my son) playing with his stuffed toys, incorporating the 'COVID test' in his imaginary play. It broke my heart,' writes BradfordToday editor
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Land cleared to make way for 'very exciting' community hub in Midhurst (6 photos)

Land cleared to make way for 'very exciting' community hub in Midhurst (6 photos)

What could new facility include once completed? 'Nothing is off the table at this point in time,' says Springwater mayor
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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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