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'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!

Take a moment to notice the beauty around you
Community 'love bombs' Collingwood playground with colours of the rainbow

Community 'love bombs' Collingwood playground with colours of the rainbow

Residents and visitors arrived at the EnviroPark this morning to cover nearly every inch of it in rainbows, hearts, and messages of affirmation
Gypsy moth infestation leaves Tiny residents 'captive in their own homes'

Gypsy moth infestation leaves Tiny residents 'captive in their own homes'

Some residents call on council for widespread pesticide spray on public and private lands, something CAO says is rife with 'liability concerns'
Washago musician releases album 40 years in the making

Washago musician releases album 40 years in the making

'I’m really hoping I can keep using my music to give more people that same enjoyment,' says local musician
GARDENING: Don't cut your grass too short this summer

GARDENING: Don't cut your grass too short this summer

This month's garden chores include some pest control, weeding, and lots of watering