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Cases from 'bush party' outbreak in Grey-Bruce spill into Simcoe County

Cases from 'bush party' outbreak in Grey-Bruce spill into Simcoe County

Medical officer of health Dr. Arra has declared a 'community outbreak' in eastern Grey County with 21 confirmed COVID cases linked
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Police looking for assault suspect who may be armed

Police looking for assault suspect who may be armed

Barrie police say female assaulted at Fairfield Inn and Suites April 9
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Barrie ‘hockey dad’ leaves lasting sports legacy (3 photos)

Barrie ‘hockey dad’ leaves lasting sports legacy (3 photos)

'Many of the condolences I have received have been from guys I played hockey with, who have noted that my dad was a part of most of their fondest memories of hockey in Barrie,' says Don Roulston's son
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MPPs urge residents to take part in Barrie's Localicious food festival

MPPs urge residents to take part in Barrie's Localicious food festival

People can participate by ordering a take-home, three-course dinner for $15 to $30 from more than 40 participating local restaurants
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Barrie Fire receives almost $40K for enhanced training, inspections

Barrie Fire receives almost $40K for enhanced training, inspections

Provincial funding will help improve technology and training to deliver fire protection services during pandemic, says chief
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Spitting incident can't dampen Penetanguishene parish's goodwill

Spitting incident can't dampen Penetanguishene parish's goodwill

Someone spit, then coughed all over items left in food cupboard located just outside All Saints Church earlier this week
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OHL return would be 'irresponsible' with COVID numbers rising, says minister (update)

OHL return would be 'irresponsible' with COVID numbers rising, says minister (update)

The format for a potential return also remains up in the air at this point
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Mayor, council issue open letter voicing health concerns over weekend demonstration

Mayor, council issue open letter voicing health concerns over weekend demonstration

'You are endangering the very people you think you are advocating for by making it unsafe for them to be in a public square'
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Workplace outbreak declared at Barrie Transit

Workplace outbreak declared at Barrie Transit

Three drivers have tested positive for COVID-19 since April 9; Health officials believe the 'risk of spread is low'
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COVID-19 situation in Ontario described as 'dire,' cabinet debates new restrictions

COVID-19 situation in Ontario described as 'dire,' cabinet debates new restrictions

Solicitor General Sylvia Jones would not say what measures the cabinet would consider or if a curfew would be among them
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