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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
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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
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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
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Supportive housing projects could be helped by $3M loan from the city

Supportive housing projects could be helped by $3M loan from the city

Deputy Mayor Barry Ward says interest-free loan would spark projects while Redwood Park Communities waits on federal funding
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Simcoe-Muskoka region now a delta variant hotspot

Simcoe-Muskoka region now a delta variant hotspot

The designation means residents will be able to accelerate their second dose appointments and the health unit will receive a higher allocation of vaccines
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Pfizer and Moderna 'interchangeable,' says Simcoe-Muskoka top doc

Pfizer and Moderna 'interchangeable,' says Simcoe-Muskoka top doc

'They are both equally effective and equally safe,' says Dr. Charles Gardner
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Ontario reports 370 new COVID cases Thursday

Ontario reports 370 new COVID cases Thursday

Today's update also includes 635 recoveries, 28 hospitalizations and seven deaths
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LETTER: Building Bradford bypass will set community up for success, says MPP

LETTER: Building Bradford bypass will set community up for success, says MPP

The Bradford Bypass will ease traffic congestion, create jobs and improve overall quality of life
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Public school board director of education Steve Blake calls it a career

Public school board director of education Steve Blake calls it a career

After 34 years in education, Blake is set to retire effective July 31, 2021
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Council members eager for return to in-person meetings at city hall

Council members eager for return to in-person meetings at city hall

'We are looking at the first meeting in September, likely with a hybrid approach,' says city clerk
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