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Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Anxious anglers urged to be patient before venturing onto ice

Anxious anglers urged to be patient before venturing onto ice

'You used to be able to get out on Jan. 1 or Jan. 2 on Lake Simcoe in the old days, but now I’d say February is more the time to get out, depending on the weather,' says fisherman
Ontario announces hydro rate relief for those affected by recent health measures

Ontario announces hydro rate relief for those affected by recent health measures

For 21 days starting Jan. 18, electricity prices will be set 24 hours a day at the current off-peak rate of 8.2 cents per kilowatt-hour, which is less than half the cost of the current on-peak rate
Public school board debates later Christmas break in 2022

Public school board debates later Christmas break in 2022

Simcoe County District School Board proposing 2022-23 winter holiday run from Dec. 26 to Jan. 6, which deviates from provincial suggestion
Latest provincial grant 'good news' amid 'avalanche of issues' businesses face: Markle

Latest provincial grant 'good news' amid 'avalanche of issues' businesses face: Markle

Province introduces $10,000 grant for eligible businesses subject to closures under modified step two of the Roadmap to Reopen
Barrie athlete inches closer to Olympic dream with decision tonight

Barrie athlete inches closer to Olympic dream with decision tonight

Rian Lenarduzzi among 30 athletes from across Canada who received funding in the RBC Training Ground Olympic talent search
Health unit 'strongly encourages' COVID vaccine boosters during pregnancy

Health unit 'strongly encourages' COVID vaccine boosters during pregnancy

'Getting a COVID-19 vaccine while pregnant is safe for you and your baby,' says health unit
Oro-Medonte company smokes competition at cannabis awards

Oro-Medonte company smokes competition at cannabis awards

Carmel Cannabis picks up four awards at Toronto celebration, including Brand of the Year
RVH confirms COVID-19 outbreak COVID-19 on Transitional Care Unit

RVH confirms COVID-19 outbreak COVID-19 on Transitional Care Unit

Three patients have tested positive on the 40-bed unit and have been moved to Respiratory 1, the hospital states
COVID-19: Ontario introduces grant for small businesses forced to close

COVID-19: Ontario introduces grant for small businesses forced to close

Eligible businesses include gyms, museums and galleries, tour services and before- and after-school programs