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Fire crews extinguish blaze at Barrie hospital

Fire crews extinguish blaze at Barrie hospital

'There was a working fire in a generator room on the fifth floor,' says deputy chief; Some patients being moved to other areas of the hospital due to smoke
Ontario reports 496 new COVID cases Friday

Ontario reports 496 new COVID cases Friday

The latest updates noted 542 recoveries and two deaths
WATCH: Ford announces enhanced COVID vaccine certificate, app

WATCH: Ford announces enhanced COVID vaccine certificate, app

Province expected a digital system with a QR code to be introduced Oct. 22
COVID-19: Canada-U.S. land borders to reopen to vaccinated travellers Nov. 8

COVID-19: Canada-U.S. land borders to reopen to vaccinated travellers Nov. 8

Travellers will need to show proof of vaccination upon request: source
Baycats' Jake Wilson finishes second in rookie-of-the-year voting

Baycats' Jake Wilson finishes second in rookie-of-the-year voting

London Majors catcher Hayden Jaco awarded Brian Kerr Memorial Trophy
Oro-Medonte sawmill company looking to hire 25 full-time people

Oro-Medonte sawmill company looking to hire 25 full-time people

'We are growing significantly and we are currently the global leader in sawmill innovation,' says company official
FEEDBACK FRIDAY: Here's what readers are saying about this week's news

FEEDBACK FRIDAY: Here's what readers are saying about this week's news

From a pilot foregoing vaccination to speeding on Barrie streets and where things stand with the local SCS, readers chime on with their thoughts on what's happening
WHY BARRIE: Gilda's Club star shines bright in Barrie

WHY BARRIE: Gilda's Club star shines bright in Barrie

Named for comedian Gilda Radner, who died of ovarian cancer in 1989, Gilda's Club Simcoe Muskoka one of only two such clubs in Canada
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Make today memorable
Owen St. 'groceteria' had long history serving neighbourhood needs (8 photos)

Owen St. 'groceteria' had long history serving neighbourhood needs (8 photos)

Arguably Barrie's smallest standalone variety store in its day, and perhaps until it closed a few years ago, wee structure still an eye-catcher