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Outbreak at Roberta Place sees 26 people test positive for COVID-19

Outbreak at Roberta Place sees 26 people test positive for COVID-19

'At this time, all residents are in isolation and being cared for in their individual rooms,' says official
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Tenants from suspicious Mary St. fire 'crying and confused,' says building owner

Tenants from suspicious Mary St. fire 'crying and confused,' says building owner

“I’ve slept seven hours since Friday, but I’m really more concerned about our tenants who are out of their homes right now'
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Second patient tests positive for COVID at Waypoint's high-security unit

Second patient tests positive for COVID at Waypoint's high-security unit

The outbreak was first declared a day ago when a patient in its Awenda Program tested positive for the virus
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Barrie man faces speeding, stunt-driving charges in Innisfil

Barrie man faces speeding, stunt-driving charges in Innisfil

Police say the vehicle clocked in at 138 km/h in the posted 80 zone on County Road 4
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Third Age Barrie's winter series to provide 'warm spark of inspiration'

Third Age Barrie's winter series to provide 'warm spark of inspiration'

Group includes four young people from the Barrie area who have accomplished much in four diverse fields
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Brassard hopes to engage citizens through new 'Community and Country Happy Hour'

Brassard hopes to engage citizens through new 'Community and Country Happy Hour'

Weekly Zoom call will be casual discussion about any topic related to Barrie and Innisfil or across Canada
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Plow King? Mr. Plow? City launches 'name that plow' contest

Plow King? Mr. Plow? City launches 'name that plow' contest

Winning names will be featured on the Plow Tracker app and will be added to the machines for the 2021-22 season
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68 Barrie residents among 226 new COVID cases in the region since Friday

68 Barrie residents among 226 new COVID cases in the region since Friday

Health unit also confirms two more deaths in Simcoe County, including one person from Bradford and the other from Penetanguishene
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One-way ticket to Barrie area shows central Ontario becoming the place to be

One-way ticket to Barrie area shows central Ontario becoming the place to be

'The strength of demand shows what an incredible city we live in,' says mayor
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Morning fire reduces Belle Ewart garage to charred wood, twisted metal (6 photos)

Morning fire reduces Belle Ewart garage to charred wood, twisted metal (6 photos)

Cause still being investigated and there were no injuries reported
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