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Innisfil mother-daughter duo hosting virtual conference for girls

Innisfil mother-daughter duo hosting virtual conference for girls

A mother-daughter duo is hosting a virtual conference to empower girls ages seven to 14 years old
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Good morning, Barrie!

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For kids' mental health, doctor wants schools reopened ASAP

For kids' mental health, doctor wants schools reopened ASAP

'Schools should be the last to close and the first to open,' says Dr. Rob Meeder from the Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care
Orillia OPP investigating Friday's protest, but no charges laid yet

Orillia OPP investigating Friday's protest, but no charges laid yet

'This type of behaviour has the ability to cause longer lockdowns, so they may be defeating the purpose,' says Orillia mayor
'Wildly successful' theatre project rebroadcast to benefit Barrie businesses

'Wildly successful' theatre project rebroadcast to benefit Barrie businesses

'The response to Dinner à la Art was overwhelmingly positive both artistically and as a community supporting project,' says Talk Is Free Theatre artistic producer
With another 'freedom rally' on tap, Barrie police stick to 'balanced and gradual approach'

With another 'freedom rally' on tap, Barrie police stick to 'balanced and gradual approach'

Police will continue to assess and respond to protests in 'a professional and safe manner,' says official
Ontario Parks to crack down on people reselling sites

Ontario Parks to crack down on people reselling sites

As of Saturday, reselling sites for profit will not be permitted
Barrie hospital sees escalation in COVID patients in past 24 hours

Barrie hospital sees escalation in COVID patients in past 24 hours

'The pandemic is more than a year old, but the third wave is like nothing we’ve seen before, and truly never really wanted to imagine, either,' says RVH president
Advisory committee recommends AstraZeneca vaccine for people 30 and older

Advisory committee recommends AstraZeneca vaccine for people 30 and older

Committee says blood clots are rare
Several non-profit organizations share in Trillium grant funding

Several non-profit organizations share in Trillium grant funding

Groups include Barrie Rowing Club, Dress for Success Orillia and Barrie, Talk Is Free Theatre, and Redwood Park Communities