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Fire marshal offers 12 Days of Holiday Safety tips for Christmas season

Fire marshal offers 12 Days of Holiday Safety tips for Christmas season

One in three fire deaths in Ontario occur during the months of November, December, and January, reports Ontario Fire Marshal
Deputy-mayor hopes county-led municipal review can keep Innisfil 'unique'

Deputy-mayor hopes county-led municipal review can keep Innisfil 'unique'

Consultant suggests Innisfil’s population could grow by more than 40,000 to 84,750 by 2051
Man with Orillia roots putting comedic chops to work with Second City

Man with Orillia roots putting comedic chops to work with Second City

Wilfred Lee part of holiday show The Fast and the Furiously Festive in Toronto through to Jan. 9
Amid new vaccine mandate, figure skating club 'just trying to get kids on the ice'

Amid new vaccine mandate, figure skating club 'just trying to get kids on the ice'

'Travel is still tricky and while we have had some of our Southeast Asian and European clients come back to train, many (others) have opted to stay away,' says Mariposa Skating Club co-owner
Georgian College joins global movement by signing United Nations accord

Georgian College joins global movement by signing United Nations accord

'As an institution committed to social innovation and collaborative systems change, this is a natural and necessary effort for Georgian to be involved in,' says president
Consultant to take closer look at potential Sadlon Arena improvements

Consultant to take closer look at potential Sadlon Arena improvements

Councillor says city could be missing out on an 'astounding' numbers of events, particularly curling, are held elsewhere
Health unit reports 27 new COVID cases in Barrie, one death

Health unit reports 27 new COVID cases in Barrie, one death

Two local cases linked to close-contact transmission and the rest are still under investigation
Thousands of rapid antigen tests being sent home this week with local students

Thousands of rapid antigen tests being sent home this week with local students

Officials from local school boards planning to have kids return to class after the holiday break as scheduled on Jan. 3
Regular testing for staff, visitors among changes at long-term care homes

Regular testing for staff, visitors among changes at long-term care homes

Effective immediately, all visitors must be fully vaccinated
Talk of high winds, hurricane clips will blow through council chamber

Talk of high winds, hurricane clips will blow through council chamber

'I feel it’s important for the City of Barrie to really step up to the plate and do everything we can to protect our residents if (or) when another tornado hits,' says councillor