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Province reports 1,746 new COVID cases today

Province reports 1,746 new COVID cases today

About 70% of the new cases are from the GTA; There are eight more deaths related to the coronavirus reported over the past 24 hours
LETTER: Reader trumpets benefits of cannabis therapy, but it's never been easy

LETTER: Reader trumpets benefits of cannabis therapy, but it's never been easy

'I have had to fight virtually every institution and organization, as well general stigmatization, regarding cannabis use and I'm still having to fight that fight on a daily basis'
For the young, weak, aged, the sick and the stupid, nature can be cruel

For the young, weak, aged, the sick and the stupid, nature can be cruel

If you have observed wildlife for any length of time, you may have realized that life for these critters can appear to be cruel and unfair, says columnist
Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Keep smiling
Snowfall expected today into Wednesday: Environment Canada

Snowfall expected today into Wednesday: Environment Canada

Total snowfall amounts of 20 to 30 cm are possible. Motorists should prepare for winter driving conditions
Barrie dad shines spotlight on foreign adoption, immigration roadblocks

Barrie dad shines spotlight on foreign adoption, immigration roadblocks

After several anxious months, family has settled into their new home in Barrie where Solomon is now attending school
Innisfil food artist keeping things local with charcuterie board business (7 photos)

Innisfil food artist keeping things local with charcuterie board business (7 photos)

Blissful Boards offers customized food platters for all occasions and events
Sellers continue to dominate Barrie condo market

Sellers continue to dominate Barrie condo market

With the inventory so low and high demand, it's no wonder Barrie sellers are seeing fast sales and many units with multiple bids
Controversial four-tower project coming to planning committee Monday

Controversial four-tower project coming to planning committee Monday

Council will consider rezoning and Official Plan amendment for project which could include buildings that are 46, 39, 36 and 25 storeys tall
THEN AND NOW: China Hall

THEN AND NOW: China Hall

'Our dinner sets are marvels – not only because the patterns are admiringly painted and perfectly burnt in, but also on account of their very low prices'