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Snow squall watch in effect: Environment Canada

Snow squall watch in effect: Environment Canada

Areas could see up to 20 cm by Monday afternoon
Why Canadians put their trust in the web for nutrition advice

Why Canadians put their trust in the web for nutrition advice

Dalhousie lab director 'can’t believe that the internet is so trusted, because there’s a lot of crap out there'
Food-truck business takes GoFundMe route to stay on the road

Food-truck business takes GoFundMe route to stay on the road

‘If you can persevere and push through a pandemic and come out in the black, I believe that... you can push through anything,’ says Barrie taco truck owner
Orillia OPP say woman was victim in Ramara homicide

Orillia OPP say woman was victim in Ramara homicide

A 30-year-old man is charged with first-degree murder and attempted murder of a male who sustained non-life-threatening injuries in Saturday night incident
Orillia OPP investigating homicide in Ramara

Orillia OPP investigating homicide in Ramara

Incident occurred at about 11:30 p.m. Saturday night; Police expected to release further details this afternoon
THEN AND NOW: Generation after generation, Bayfield St. home has many tales

THEN AND NOW: Generation after generation, Bayfield St. home has many tales

In 1888, the names John Barr and James Henry were both listed on the title of the property at 169 Bayfield St., and it’s possible the house was built about this time
Number of new COVID cases in Ontario dips below 1,000 Sunday

Number of new COVID cases in Ontario dips below 1,000 Sunday

The public health agency is reporting 42 deaths over the past 24 hours and notes the number of new cases may be lower due to 'data maintenance' in Toronto
What can you do to combat climate change? Living Green Barrie provides list of ways

What can you do to combat climate change? Living Green Barrie provides list of ways

'There is bravery in finding hope in facing the climate crisis and moving toward an equitable low-carbon world. The year 2021 needs to be our year of action,' says local group
Pandemic revives sports card collecting as a hobby

Pandemic revives sports card collecting as a hobby

High valued cards have increased by over 115 per cent as collectors or those getting into the hobby have had more time or interest in it 
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