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Adopt Me: Obi the husky mix (adopted)

Adopt Me: Obi the husky mix (adopted)

He is still a puppy, so he will need lots of basic training and a family with experience
Ontario reports 331 new COVID cases Tuesday

Ontario reports 331 new COVID cases Tuesday

The latest updates noted 383 recoveries and seven deaths
ONTARIO: Province to boost minimum wage to $15 an hour, source says

ONTARIO: Province to boost minimum wage to $15 an hour, source says

Increase will reportedly come into effect January 1
READER REACTION: Some hot takes on downtown's hot pink building

READER REACTION: Some hot takes on downtown's hot pink building

'This huge pink building looks absolutely horrible and does not fit in with the rest of the downtown,' says one reader
RVH reports 2 deaths, 10 COVID-positive patients, 1 staff member infected in current outbreak

RVH reports 2 deaths, 10 COVID-positive patients, 1 staff member infected in current outbreak

Outbreak declared Oct. 29 in Barrie hospital's transitional care unit; COVID-positive patients moved to respiratory unit
Council gives initial approval to new bylaw that would protect single trees

Council gives initial approval to new bylaw that would protect single trees

Coun. Jim Harris, who introduced the motion, says it came from concerns that tree roots were being damaged from construction of homes
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Enjoy the day!
Pumpkinpalooza ready for launch with return of post-Halloween fun

Pumpkinpalooza ready for launch with return of post-Halloween fun

New catapult (technically a trebuchet) designed and donated by Brian Smith of Barrie Welding and will be ready to see action for Sunday
Three new COVID cases at Assikinack school today

Three new COVID cases at Assikinack school today

New cases also being reported at Sister Catherine Donnelly, St. Catherine of Siena, West Bayfield, and Willow Landing in Barrie
Realtor association's ‘A Night of Shelter’ fundraiser will help local groups

Realtor association's ‘A Night of Shelter’ fundraiser will help local groups

Until Nov. 26, BDAR will be working to raise money in support of Youth Haven, Women & Children’s Shelter of Barrie, and The Busby Centre