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35 Barrie residents among 97 new COVID cases in region

35 Barrie residents among 97 new COVID cases in region

An outbreak has been declared at École élémentaire La Source in Barrie with four cases at the school
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Shelter services 'not a perfect system,' but more collaboration in the works for 2022

Shelter services 'not a perfect system,' but more collaboration in the works for 2022

Simcoe County working toward winding down motel sheltering model by end of March 2022
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Barrie police ‘speechless’ after six-bag donation of winter gear

Barrie police ‘speechless’ after six-bag donation of winter gear

‘I’m just glad someone can use them and appreciate them because I know there are a lot of people out there who don’t have the money to be able to get mitts, scarves and hats,’ says resident
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South Simcoe police trying to bust up theft ring (4 photos)

South Simcoe police trying to bust up theft ring (4 photos)

South Simcoe police say group of five suspects stole 20 jackets worth $200 each from Tanger Outlet mall in Innisfil on Nov. 27
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Need to modernize apprentice training sparks provincial funding

Need to modernize apprentice training sparks provincial funding

Grants will support upgrades to equipment and training facilities for students
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Community raises $25K for YMCA Giving Tuesday campaign

Community raises $25K for YMCA Giving Tuesday campaign

Donations from across the region were matched by an anonymous donor
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BarrieToday nominated for three national awards for tornado coverage

BarrieToday nominated for three national awards for tornado coverage

'The tornado was a powerful example of the strength of digital news media and getting the word out as swiftly as possible,' says editor
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Ontario reports 959 new COVID cases Thursday

Ontario reports 959 new COVID cases Thursday

The latest updates noted 770 recoveries and eight new deaths
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If COVID cases don't slow, added restrictions could be on the way: Gardner

If COVID cases don't slow, added restrictions could be on the way: Gardner

Case counts predicted to reach 100/day soon; Health unit already struggling to keep up with contact tracing/outbreak investigation
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Loaded handgun seized following purse theft on Burns Circle

Loaded handgun seized following purse theft on Burns Circle

Barrie police also located several discarded packages containing what's believed to be fentanyl; Two GTA men charged
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