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Barrie teens ready to peddle cool treats on hot streets this summer

Barrie teens ready to peddle cool treats on hot streets this summer

Long-time friends will take turns riding the bike that will tow a cart with a freezer packed with tasty treats to various neighbourhoods, special events
Oro Station gets green light to race ahead with motor circuit

Oro Station gets green light to race ahead with motor circuit

Facility will 'provide a home for new automotive technology to be created, tested, and refined through motorsport research and development,' official says
ONTARIO: Fully vaccinated people won't need COVID tests to enter long-term care homes

ONTARIO: Fully vaccinated people won't need COVID tests to enter long-term care homes

Change takes effect on Friday
Ontario reports 153 new cases Wednesday

Ontario reports 153 new cases Wednesday

Today's update includes 216 recoveries, 10 new hospitalizations, and seven deaths
LETTER: Canada has become the 'poster child' for vaccination

LETTER: Canada has become the 'poster child' for vaccination

'When you realize that Canada lacked the capacity to manufacture a COVID vaccine, our government’s procurement must be called a success story,' reader says
Barrie looks to change gears, create municipal 'fleet of the future'

Barrie looks to change gears, create municipal 'fleet of the future'

'It’s becoming increasingly apparent most, and eventually all, light vehicles produced in Canada will be electric,' says Barrie Mayor Jeff Lehman
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Good morning, Barrie!

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Health unit's door-to-door pilot project brings vaccines to arms

Health unit's door-to-door pilot project brings vaccines to arms

Pilot project seeks to help residents who may be experiencing barriers to attending a mass vaccination clinic in South Georgian Bay
Home for the Deaf thankful for $3.1M funding 'blessing'

Home for the Deaf thankful for $3.1M funding 'blessing'

Investment will help those who are 'most vulnerable to live in the comfortable and safe living spaces they deserve,' says local MPP
Province shows 'no regard for health' of Lake Simcoe, group says

Province shows 'no regard for health' of Lake Simcoe, group says

'Lake Simcoe is in an emergency situation,' official warns, noting plans for 55 km of new highways around the watershed will make things even worse