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Keep holiday gatherings small or not at all, urges health unit

Keep holiday gatherings small or not at all, urges health unit

Virtual gatherings or events are still the safest way to celebrate during the holidays, notes the region's health unit
Barrie Curling Club on ice after surge of positive COVID cases

Barrie Curling Club on ice after surge of positive COVID cases

'We are aware of 42 positive cases amongst club members and we have not been advised by public health that these cases originated at the club,' said official
CHEF'S TABLE: 'Try the eggnog. It’s truly eggsquisite…'

CHEF'S TABLE: 'Try the eggnog. It’s truly eggsquisite…'

This recipe for 'fireball eggnog' is sure to become one of your new favourite Christmas drinks, says chef at Georgian College
WATCH: Feds announced temporary expansion of worker lockdown program eligibility

WATCH: Feds announced temporary expansion of worker lockdown program eligibility

Government expands definition of 'lockdown' so those impacted by capacity limiting restrictions will be eligible to apply for assistance
County of Simcoe issues statement regarding provincial COVID measures

County of Simcoe issues statement regarding provincial COVID measures

'Stay safe, stay strong, and look after each other. We will get through this, together and stronger,' says County of Simcoe warden
Police seize drugs, weapons during traffic stop near Hwy 400

Police seize drugs, weapons during traffic stop near Hwy 400

The 28-year-old driver faces numerous charges after Barrie Police found loaded Glock, cocaine, fentanyl, crystal meth and cannabis during search of vehicle
Ontario reports 4,383 new COVID cases Wednesday

Ontario reports 4,383 new COVID cases Wednesday

The latest updates also include 1,787 recoveries and nine deaths
CANADA: Trudeau to give COVID-19 update as provinces reinstate public health measures

CANADA: Trudeau to give COVID-19 update as provinces reinstate public health measures

Omicron is now the dominant variant in several provinces
Local author explores the 'fascinating' story of Handel's Messiah

Local author explores the 'fascinating' story of Handel's Messiah

Area author's latest novel paints picture of opposition to famous Christmas piece that proves 'you can overcome even what seems like the worst'
Brothers build some Christmas spirit with fundraiser (6 photos)

Brothers build some Christmas spirit with fundraiser (6 photos)

Three Shanty Bay brothers built wooden Christmas tree and used proceeds of sales to buy toys for toy drive; 'They were really excited to buy for all these kids'