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April Dobson's killing on west-end Barrie porch remains a mystery 15 years later

April Dobson's killing on west-end Barrie porch remains a mystery 15 years later

'We have no reason to believe it was a targeted attack or anything of that sort. It kind of leans more to a randomness or mistaken identity,' says Barrie detective
Roberta Place, Allandale Station among local homes receiving provincial COVID funding

Roberta Place, Allandale Station among local homes receiving provincial COVID funding

This funding will further support prevention and containment efforts in retirement homes in Barrie-Innisfil
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James C. is the lucky winner of a fly-in fishing trip
Vaccine passport talks ongoing, says Hajdu

Vaccine passport talks ongoing, says Hajdu

Health minister says proof of vaccination may be required for Canadian travelers looking to visit other countries, though she's not sure if Canada will require that same proof to enter the country
COVID vaccines in a race against variants, says OMA official

COVID vaccines in a race against variants, says OMA official

'Over the course of the next three to six months I wouldn’t be surprised if we’re talking about other variants that pop up,' says doctor
Fewer collisions, more fatalities on Ontario roads this year: OPP

Fewer collisions, more fatalities on Ontario roads this year: OPP

OPP report that lack of seat belt use contributed to 55 driver/passenger deaths
Wasaga man wanted for attempted murder in stabbing investigation

Wasaga man wanted for attempted murder in stabbing investigation

Victim located Saturday evening suffering from stab wound to the chest; Suspect Brayden Bullock considered armed and dangerous
Ontario reports 1,508 new COVID cases Wednesday

Ontario reports 1,508 new COVID cases Wednesday

The province has also reported 14 deaths, 59 new hospitalizations, and 1,488 recoveries in today's update
Two new COVID cases reported today in Barrie schools

Two new COVID cases reported today in Barrie schools

Portage View Public School and St. Peter's Catholic Secondary School are both reporting new COVID-19 cases today; There are also new cases in Angus and Innisfil
Collingwood hate-speech resolution gaining traction with Canadian municipalities

Collingwood hate-speech resolution gaining traction with Canadian municipalities

Town's request to have Federation of Canadian Municipalities back its proposal to include hateful symbols in Canadian hate-speech laws has now been supported by national directors