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CANADA: NACI names several more groups who should qualify for COVID-19 boosters

CANADA: NACI names several more groups who should qualify for COVID-19 boosters

Latest recommendation says the emerging evidence suggests vaccine effectiveness against asymptomatic infection and mild COVID-19 disease may decrease over time
Ontario reports 419 new COVID cases Friday

Ontario reports 419 new COVID cases Friday

The latest updates noted 399 recoveries and zero deaths
Section of Huronia Rd. closed near clinic to repair traffic signals

Section of Huronia Rd. closed near clinic to repair traffic signals

No through traffic is permitted; Only local traffic will be allowed between Ellis Drive and the Urgent Care Cline at 480 Huronia Rd.
FEEDBACK FRIDAY: Check out what readers are saying about the news

FEEDBACK FRIDAY: Check out what readers are saying about the news

'Obnoxious' vehicles, Heritage Park landmark sign, and gridlock among hot topics this week
Here's why downtown building went from peeling paint to hot pink (5 photos)

Here's why downtown building went from peeling paint to hot pink (5 photos)

'When you provide better lighting and attract more people and more eyes, data has shown it helps prevent crime,' says BIA chairperson
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Don't sweat the small things.
SIU called to Midland after vehicle, driver plunge into Georgian Bay (update: body recovered)

SIU called to Midland after vehicle, driver plunge into Georgian Bay (update: body recovered)

'The vehicle sank and the man did not exit the vehicle,' according to the SIU; Man, 80, had earlier been stopped by OPP
Browning Trail resident scares visitors into helping Hunger to Hope program (6 photos)

Browning Trail resident scares visitors into helping Hunger to Hope program (6 photos)

'I used to be an average, typical mom and would decorate the lawn a little bit. It kind of grew from there...,' says Rosemarie Mckenzie
Plenty of jarring Halloween houses to behold around Barrie (14 photos)

Plenty of jarring Halloween houses to behold around Barrie (14 photos)

Barrington seniors residence holding bake sale this weekend

Barrington seniors residence holding bake sale this weekend

All proceeds will be donated to the senior therapy program at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre