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Historic train engine could remain parked in Midhurst through donation to museum

Historic train engine could remain parked in Midhurst through donation to museum

For engine to be accepted into county museum's collection, budget for restoration must accompany the donation
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Barrie hospital clamps down on visitor restrictions as cases surge in region

Barrie hospital clamps down on visitor restrictions as cases surge in region

Beginning Friday, RVH will tighten visitor restrictions in areas where patients are high risk and physical distancing may not be possible
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Thousands of Simcoe-Muskoka kids already booked for COVID vaccine

Thousands of Simcoe-Muskoka kids already booked for COVID vaccine

Recommendation from National Advisory Committee on Immunization is for children to receive second dose eight weeks after the first
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College gets $168K boost from province for mental health supports

College gets $168K boost from province for mental health supports

'Mental health is health, and I’m glad to see this support being provided to help the next generations achieve their goals,' says Barrie-area MPP
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Police on the hunt for family dog stolen during 'targeted' morning break-in (4 photos)

Police on the hunt for family dog stolen during 'targeted' morning break-in (4 photos)

Barrie police official says Orwell Crescent neighbour tried to intervene, but was dragged by getaway vehicle, a black Honda Civic
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Health unit reports 18 new COVID cases, one death in Barrie today

Health unit reports 18 new COVID cases, one death in Barrie today

Three local cases listed as community-acquired, two are outbreak-related, and two linked to close contact; Rest under investigation
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Councillor urges residents to have their say on Heritage Park plan

Councillor urges residents to have their say on Heritage Park plan

Coun. Keenan Aylwin has concerns about the proposed location for the 'Heart Barrie' sign in 'one of Barrie’s most prominent parks'
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ONTARIO: Wiarton Willie dies, to be replaced by brown groundhog February 2022

ONTARIO: Wiarton Willie dies, to be replaced by brown groundhog February 2022

Willie died of an abscessed tooth more than nine months ago
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This week in BarrieToday+: Thursday's free webinar will focus on 'new normal' of air travel

This week in BarrieToday+: Thursday's free webinar will focus on 'new normal' of air travel

Plus, start your Christmas shopping with a chance to win $1000 in gift cards from Ontario Clothing Company
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Public health officials call on province to take action to prevent legionella outbreaks

Public health officials call on province to take action to prevent legionella outbreaks

Board of health asks province to register all cooling towers 'as a first step toward improving the control of legionella' following outbreaks in Barrie, Orillia
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