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Health unit reports 43 new COVID cases in region, 3 more confirmed with UK variant

Health unit reports 43 new COVID cases in region, 3 more confirmed with UK variant

Overall, there are seven new COVID cases in Barrie
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Barrie police fraud unit issues warning about taxi scam

Barrie police fraud unit issues warning about taxi scam

Scheme involves cabbie and passenger who indicate that, due to pandemic, the driver can't accept cash; Police say cab companies in the city still accepting cash
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WATCH: Ford announces $115M to train 8,200 new PSWS in accelerated six-month program

WATCH: Ford announces $115M to train 8,200 new PSWS in accelerated six-month program

Accelerated training program to begin operation in April at 24 publicly funded colleges
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'Mecca' for winter activities waiting for you in the Simcoe County Forest (5 photos)

'Mecca' for winter activities waiting for you in the Simcoe County Forest (5 photos)

Recreation area off Bass Lake Sideroad has been a mecca for snowshoers, cross-country skiers and sledders of all types
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Downtown breakfast program pulls up stakes at bus terminal, heads across the street

Downtown breakfast program pulls up stakes at bus terminal, heads across the street

'We weren’t officially asked, but we were told there were complaints,' says volunteer Christine Nayler, as program moves from bus terminal to Salvation Army parking lot
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Ontario reports 1,054 new COVID cases Wednesday

Ontario reports 1,054 new COVID cases Wednesday

The province also reported nine deaths, 65 new hospitalizations, and 1,291 recoveries in today's update
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Three new COVID-19 cases in Barrie schools today

Three new COVID-19 cases in Barrie schools today

There are currently 22 active cases of COVID-19 in schools across Simcoe County, according to school boards and the health unit
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'More rigorous' COVID screening important to keep schools safe, says Gardner

'More rigorous' COVID screening important to keep schools safe, says Gardner

If even one member of a household has a COVID-19 symptom, everyone now needs to stay home
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WATCH: Ontario preparing to carry out mass vaccine clinics across the province

WATCH: Ontario preparing to carry out mass vaccine clinics across the province

Local health units will lead the programs in every community
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