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Barrie's COVID clinics on Sperling Dr. have grown to more than 100 staff

Barrie's COVID clinics on Sperling Dr. have grown to more than 100 staff

'If we do this right, we keep people out of the ICU and we don’t have them showing up in the emergency department,' says director
Photography business donates over $2K to family of late Bradford teen

Photography business donates over $2K to family of late Bradford teen

'I’m just trying to do my part and continue to make Bradford a place people enjoy and see as a community that will always support its people no matter what,' says Cassidy Hilliard of Hillside Photography
Man faces drug, racing charges after being stopped in Clearview

Man faces drug, racing charges after being stopped in Clearview

Provincial police allege the driver was going more than twice the posted speed limit and had more than 500 grams of weed in his possession
Innisfil's outdoor ice rinks 'still very much a work in progress'

Innisfil's outdoor ice rinks 'still very much a work in progress'

Rinks at Innisfil Beach Park and Stroud Community Centre could be ready in the next two weeks, says town official
'We know we can turn things around, Barrie,' mayor says ahead of new order taking effect

'We know we can turn things around, Barrie,' mayor says ahead of new order taking effect

Ontario's stay-at-home edict, which kicks in after midnight, requires everyone to remain at home and only leave for essential purposes
City, police officials both say stay-at-home order will be enforced fairly

City, police officials both say stay-at-home order will be enforced fairly

Order kicks in one minute after midnight; Barrie police official and head of the city's bylaw enforcement department say rules will be handled with an even hand
Health of Lake Simcoe on 'thin ice,' local environmental groups warn

Health of Lake Simcoe on 'thin ice,' local environmental groups warn

'We remain concerned that the protection of water quality, Lake Simcoe shorelines, and natural areas is not being managed well enough'
A look at Ontario's new stay-at-home order

A look at Ontario's new stay-at-home order

Order comes into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday
With 'pressure points being hit,' Busby Centre looks for paid staff to help out

With 'pressure points being hit,' Busby Centre looks for paid staff to help out

'We love our staff and the work they have been doing, but we need more because the ones we have need a rest,' says executive director