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Vaccines required for sports coaches, volunteers in Simcoe-Muskoka starting Nov. 25

Vaccines required for sports coaches, volunteers in Simcoe-Muskoka starting Nov. 25

New order, issued by Simcoe-Muskoka's medical officer of health, adds to provincial requirement for spectators to show proof of vaccination
Innisfil renames Community Fridge project to honour late Stroud grocer's 'generous spirit'

Innisfil renames Community Fridge project to honour late Stroud grocer's 'generous spirit'

'He inspired people. He was always there with a smile. You can’t go to any point in Innisfil and not be aware of his impact,' councillor says of Troy Scott
Longtime Barrie doc heading home to Midland as GBGH's permanent OB-GYN

Longtime Barrie doc heading home to Midland as GBGH's permanent OB-GYN

Dr. Jan (Chevy) Moreau comes to Georgian Bay General Hospital from Barrie where he most recently served as RVH's chief of obstetrics
Ontario reports 417 new COVID cases Thursday

Ontario reports 417 new COVID cases Thursday

The latest updates noted 528 recoveries and three deaths
COVID-19: Ontario to unveil new reopening plan, including ending capacity limits: source

COVID-19: Ontario to unveil new reopening plan, including ending capacity limits: source

Province expected to release a plan late next week for exiting Ontario's reopening framework
Innisfil man hits jackpot, has 500,000 reasons to smile

Innisfil man hits jackpot, has 500,000 reasons to smile

Pratheeban Sivarajah says he plans to invest his winnings back into his business, which was hit hard during the pandemic
LETTER: Reader chastises county for not 'buying Canadian'

LETTER: Reader chastises county for not 'buying Canadian'

'As a Canadian taxpayer, I'm disappointed the county couldn't use my tax dollars to support Canadian ... auto workers,' says letter-writer
Veteran officer brings personal story, education to Barrie police about 2SLGBTQ+

Veteran officer brings personal story, education to Barrie police about 2SLGBTQ+

'I wasn’t always part of the 2SLGTBQ+ community and I think that gives me some perspective on viewpoints,' says Staff Sgt. Linda Moorhouse, who's nominated for a Serving with Pride Visibility Award
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Woman finds rare double rose in her Lagoon City garden

Woman finds rare double rose in her Lagoon City garden

Gardener believes rose, the result of a root that belonged to beloved family member who died a few years ago, 'means she's thinking of us'