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'Smoke from forest fires contains many air pollutants that can be harmful to our health,' says local health official

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

Provincial police say the caller masqueraded as an RCMP to secure the money to supposedly get the woman's grandson out of jail

In today's daily update from the province, officials say there were four deaths due to COVID-19 over the past 24 hours

As long weekend approaches, mayor urges people to 'help keep everyone safe by being alert in residential areas and around parks and green spaces'

'The purpose of the public beach monitoring program is to help prevent and reduce water-borne illness related to high bacteria levels in beach water,' says health official

Barrie back in action on Thursday when they host the Toronto Maple Leafs at Coates Stadium

With the poverty line at $19,501 or $1,625 a month, 'we know what the rents are in Barrie. A one-bedroom is $1,700 plus,' says CARP official

'I grew up understanding that writing and storytelling and presentation is important and it moves people,' says Martyn

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