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Ontario reports 1,607 new COVID cases Saturday

Ontario reports 1,607 new COVID cases Saturday

Saturday's report includes 786 recoveries and five deaths
Group says it's time to push back on climate change

Group says it's time to push back on climate change

With municipal and provincial elections coming up, Canadians for a Sustainable Society says now's the time for people to speak up
Family of four to pay nearly $1,000 more for groceries in 2022: report

Family of four to pay nearly $1,000 more for groceries in 2022: report

It's the biggest increase predicted by Canada's Food Price Report in its 12-year history
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Here's a look at the current local weather and gas prices
Shak calls for 'real action' against racism in her community, not just words

Shak calls for 'real action' against racism in her community, not just words

'The local efforts, mainly words of support and performative actions, have clearly not been enough,' says Shanicka Edwards
Hardwood cyclists bring home cyclocross title from Texas (4 photos)

Hardwood cyclists bring home cyclocross title from Texas (4 photos)

Ava Holmgren brought home championship jersey in junior women’s race at Resolution CX Cup Pan American Cyclocross Championships
90 km/h wind gusts possible on Saturday, heavy rain also in the forecast

90 km/h wind gusts possible on Saturday, heavy rain also in the forecast

Up to 45 mm of rain is also possible
City's Arts and Culture Investment Program now taking applications

City's Arts and Culture Investment Program now taking applications

Grant-writing workshop being held Monday night on Zoom
30 Barrie residents among 106 new COVID cases Friday in Simcoe-Muskoka

30 Barrie residents among 106 new COVID cases Friday in Simcoe-Muskoka

One new death reported in Barrie; Five local cases linked to close-contact transmission, three listed as community-acquired, and rest still under investigation
While society returns to regular daily life, calls to city police also back on the upswing

While society returns to regular daily life, calls to city police also back on the upswing

'People are getting out and about. That will typically generate more calls for service,' says Barrie's deputy police chief