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Court decision clears way for development at long-dormant Allandale station property

Court decision clears way for development at long-dormant Allandale station property

Years-long legal battle 'cast a shadow on planning for the future of the site. ... With this decision, that shadow is lifted,' says mayor
Simcoe-Muskoka health unit reports 2 deaths, 10 new COVID hospitalizations today

Simcoe-Muskoka health unit reports 2 deaths, 10 new COVID hospitalizations today

About 90% of the region's acute care beds are currently occupied with both COVID-positive and other patients
Health unit starting COVID vaccine clinics at elementary schools next week

Health unit starting COVID vaccine clinics at elementary schools next week

Clinics will operate during school hours for eligible students (kindergarten to Grade 8 with parental consent) and staff of the host school
This week in BarrieToday+: Have you entered for a chance to win $1000?

This week in BarrieToday+: Have you entered for a chance to win $1000?

Plus, an exclusive, fun recipe for the entire family shared through our +member email
Barrie resident among drivers charged with impaired by South Simcoe police

Barrie resident among drivers charged with impaired by South Simcoe police

Three people facing charges as police investigate three separate incidents Tuesday in Bradford and Innisfil
506 COVID patients in Ontario ICUs, province reports 89 new deaths

506 COVID patients in Ontario ICUs, province reports 89 new deaths

Limited testing captures 5,368 new cases Wednesday
Casino Rama all-in to reopen next week, 'optimistic' about plans

Casino Rama all-in to reopen next week, 'optimistic' about plans

'We are very pleased to be re-opening and to be bringing staff back,' says Gateway Casinos official of Monday reopening
BREAKING: Courts toss Allandale Station lawsuits against city, individuals

BREAKING: Courts toss Allandale Station lawsuits against city, individuals

'The city never backed down from this lawsuit because we knew we acted properly. It took us over a decade, but finally our efforts and patience have been validated,' says mayor
LETTER: Given China's track record, Beijing Olympics should've been shelved

LETTER: Given China's track record, Beijing Olympics should've been shelved

'It seems our let-it-be attitude toward sports overrides our ability to empathize with victims of genocide and torture,' says Barrie resident
Out with the old, in with the new: City police introduce 'significant revamps' to in-school programs

Out with the old, in with the new: City police introduce 'significant revamps' to in-school programs

VIP eliminated in favour of pilot program called Inside Out; Four Barrie officers also removed from local high schools to focus on broader societal issues such as homeless, mental health and addiction