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Upcoming 'Ask an Expert' event focuses on cybersecurity

Upcoming 'Ask an Expert' event focuses on cybersecurity

The July 21 session will provide information on risks facing businesses, how to safeguard against security breaches, and common mistakes
Casino Rama rolling the dice, preparing to reopen July 29

Casino Rama rolling the dice, preparing to reopen July 29

While details are scant, officials say Casino Rama will reopen to 50% capacity; Timeline for return of concerts and other amenities remains unclear
Should organ donation be automatic? Nova Scotia thinks so and doctors call for scrutiny

Should organ donation be automatic? Nova Scotia thinks so and doctors call for scrutiny

By studying Nova Scotia model carefully, 'future debates around Canadian consent models will be based less on presumptions and more on data'
THEN AND NOW: Ross Block once home to OPP in downtown Barrie

THEN AND NOW: Ross Block once home to OPP in downtown Barrie

When thousands of troops from nearby Camp Borden descended on Barrie in 1940, the taps soon went dry and the shenanigans began
'This cannot be right,' says local couple issued $12K in travel fines under expiring rule

'This cannot be right,' says local couple issued $12K in travel fines under expiring rule

Barrie couple in their 80s had returned from missionary work in Jamaica just two hours before quarantine regulations were set to change
Ontario reports 166 new COVID cases Sunday

Ontario reports 166 new COVID cases Sunday

Today's update also includes 278 recoveries and 6 deaths
LETTER: Church congregations are 'healing centres,' says reader

LETTER: Church congregations are 'healing centres,' says reader

'The sins committed against Indigenous parents and children grieve all of our spirits,' says letter writer
Utopia cyclist finds his happy place raising money for children with cancer

Utopia cyclist finds his happy place raising money for children with cancer

For the second year, David Walsh aims to ride 1,000 kilometres and raise $5,000 as part of a fundraiser supporting SickKids Foundation
Barrie police seek public's help to locate missing man

Barrie police seek public's help to locate missing man

The man has not been seen or heard from since Thursday, say Barrie Police
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

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