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Rama enacts new bylaw requiring permit to moor at Chief Island

Rama enacts new bylaw requiring permit to moor at Chief Island

'Permitting will support education and reconciliation efforts, providing opportunities for non-members to learn about' Rama and its culture
Trailer loaded with sports equipment making the rounds this summer

Trailer loaded with sports equipment making the rounds this summer

'We are bringing accessible recreation services, and summer fun, to people right in their own neighbourhoods,' says city official; New project, launched today, also include mobile skatepark
Barrie business owner hit with double whammy during south-end tornado

Barrie business owner hit with double whammy during south-end tornado

Yoga studio reopening was to be 'light at the end of the tunnel' for Kim Ridgers after challenging year, but then her home was also damaged in July 15 twister
Six new COVID cases in the region today, including two in Barrie

Six new COVID cases in the region today, including two in Barrie

Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit says other the new cases are in Bradford, Clearview, and Severn
This week in BarrieToday+: Last chance to put your feet up with Summer Staycation!

This week in BarrieToday+: Last chance to put your feet up with Summer Staycation!

Plus, do you know an aspiring journalist? Village Media has launched a scholarship program to support journalism students
Suspicious vehicle call leads to multiple charges in Essa Township

Suspicious vehicle call leads to multiple charges in Essa Township

Nottawasaga OPP had received complaints about vehicles being entered in the 5th Line area with wallets, ID and credit cards stolen
Oro-Medonte man, occasional lottery player cashes in for $243K

Oro-Medonte man, occasional lottery player cashes in for $243K

'I was holding up my phone showing my girlfriend and daughter and my hand was shaking,' says John Lloyd; Winning ticket purchased at Oro Station General Store
Health minister unveils $324M surgical recovery plan to clear pandemic backlog

Health minister unveils $324M surgical recovery plan to clear pandemic backlog

Urgent procedure backlog nearly cleared, Ontario announces new funding to manage expected surge in procedures delayed during the pandemic
'Harmful' smoke from northern Ontario wildfires impacting Simcoe County's air quality

'Harmful' smoke from northern Ontario wildfires impacting Simcoe County's air quality

'Smoke from forest fires contains many air pollutants that can be harmful to our health,' says local health official
More events added to Open Air Dunlop this weekend in downtown Barrie

More events added to Open Air Dunlop this weekend in downtown Barrie

Downtown Barrie BIA's Kelly McKenna says there will be programming at the Meridian Place Stage, pop-up performances, community tents