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COVID-19: Ontario study of COVID cases suggests Omicron not as severe as Delta

COVID-19: Ontario study of COVID cases suggests Omicron not as severe as Delta

Study found that after adjusting for vaccination status and region, the risk of hospitalization or death was 54 per cent lower in Omicron cases than Delta cases
Police looking for male stealing from pharmacy stockrooms

Police looking for male stealing from pharmacy stockrooms

City police say male suspect 'has made a habit of entering Shoppers Drug Mart stockrooms in Barrie where he helps himself to stored merchandise'
Students, parents 'stressed, frustrated' waiting for decision about return to school

Students, parents 'stressed, frustrated' waiting for decision about return to school

'We are at about a 10 on the scale of frustration,' says frustrated Orillia parent of three kids who is hopeful schools reopen next week
Ontario reports record 13,807 new COVID cases today

Ontario reports record 13,807 new COVID cases today

The latest updates also include 4,037 recoveries and eight deaths
LETTER: Bradford Bypass reveals Ford government's 'true agenda'

LETTER: Bradford Bypass reveals Ford government's 'true agenda'

'If we truly want to address climate change in a meaningful way, it means we need to get less auto dependent, not more,' says letter writer
Century-old downtown produce operation could be on the move (8 photos)

Century-old downtown produce operation could be on the move (8 photos)

With development plans in the mix, 'I guess at some point there won’t be vegetables available at this location,' says owner Anthony Cancilla
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Light dims on Island of Warmth installation at Meridian Place

Light dims on Island of Warmth installation at Meridian Place

'Due to unforeseen technical issues, the Island of Warmth display will not be operational again and will be removed on Jan. 4,' says city official
County lands $25K grant to buy smart TVs, tablets for long-term care homes

County lands $25K grant to buy smart TVs, tablets for long-term care homes

Items expected to boost virtual programming for vulnerable seniors at Sunset Village, Simcoe Village, Georgian Village and Trillium Manor
Outbreak declared in RVH unit at IOOF Seniors Home

Outbreak declared in RVH unit at IOOF Seniors Home

12 patients, five staff members test positive for COVID in Barrie hospital's short-term transitional care unit at Brooks Street complex