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Group part of Canada-wide protest against fighter-jet purchase

Group part of Canada-wide protest against fighter-jet purchase

'We don't need them:' protesters argue $19B better spent on rescue crafts, clean water for Indigenous communities, healthcare
IBL says league will operate with eight teams in 2022 with expanded season

IBL says league will operate with eight teams in 2022 with expanded season

Intercounty Baseball League season scheduled to start May 20, 2022; League also increases rosters from 25 to 28 players
Three new COVID cases in Barrie schools today

Three new COVID cases in Barrie schools today

New local cases being reported today at Ferndale Woods, Innisdale, and St. John Vianney
St. Joan of Arc football dynasty notches another GB title (12 photos)

St. Joan of Arc football dynasty notches another GB title (12 photos)

'Two of our players, (defensive end) Kyle Nesbit and (defensive back) Cam Taylor, were fantastic today,' says Knights coach
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
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
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
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
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
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