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Barrie police names new deputy chief of operations command

Barrie police names new deputy chief of operations command

Insp. Rich Johnston, who has been with city police since 1998, takes over new role on June 24
Barrie police inspector says systemic review already changing approach to local policing

Barrie police inspector says systemic review already changing approach to local policing

'From our external sources, we have heard they want us to humanize the Barrie police, they want to know who we are,' adds staff sergeant
Sandycove residents support shed amendment, but raise concerns over details

Sandycove residents support shed amendment, but raise concerns over details

Residents worried that proposed bylaw amendment would allow sheds that are too big, too tall, and located too close to other structures
Pfizer, Moderna vaccines now preferred second dose for AstraZeneca recipients: NACI

Pfizer, Moderna vaccines now preferred second dose for AstraZeneca recipients: NACI

The guidance is based on growing evidence that a second dose of an mRNA vaccine produces a stronger immune response, and because of the low but serious risk of vaccine-induced blood clots associated with getting AstraZeneca
Ten Barrie Sharks ready to take a bite out of post-secondary hockey

Ten Barrie Sharks ready to take a bite out of post-secondary hockey

'In a season unlike any before, we couldn’t be prouder of how our players persevered and worked harder than ever,' says head coach
Here's a look at some of the changes to municipal services in Springwater

Here's a look at some of the changes to municipal services in Springwater

Township appointments are strongly encouraged as staff are available on a rotating schedule
South Simcoe police warn of utility scam in Barrie, Innisfil

South Simcoe police warn of utility scam in Barrie, Innisfil

Police warn of pet, phone scams reported in the community recently
Fundraising for landmark sign will ramp up Canada Day, says McCann

Fundraising for landmark sign will ramp up Canada Day, says McCann

'Come the end of July, beginning of August, I’ll go really hard and I expect to wrap this up by Oct. 10,' says city councillor
Dozen new COVID cases reported in Simcoe-Muskoka today, half of them in Barrie

Dozen new COVID cases reported in Simcoe-Muskoka today, half of them in Barrie

According to the health unit, 16% of the region's adult population has received two doses of vaccine
Report of erratic driving leads to charges for Barrie man

Report of erratic driving leads to charges for Barrie man

Driver was pulled over going eastbound on Innisfil Beach Road