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Two new COVID cases reported in Barrie, Innisfil schools

Two new COVID cases reported in Barrie, Innisfil schools

W.C. Little in Barrie and Alcona Glen in Innisfil are reporting one new case each today
LETTER: Reader calls for 'bold master plan' to protect bee populations

LETTER: Reader calls for 'bold master plan' to protect bee populations

'As the threads in the delicate web of life are destroyed, it will have a rippling effect on the whole ecosystem,' says Barrie resident
With more highrises on the horizon, building height only one factor in firefighting, says chief

With more highrises on the horizon, building height only one factor in firefighting, says chief

'Aerials generally max out around 100 feet (33 metres), which is usually at the seven- or eight-storey mark. Anything above that we don’t consider aerials for use'
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When it comes to schooling, Colts rookie Hunter Haight keeps his head in the game

When it comes to schooling, Colts rookie Hunter Haight keeps his head in the game

As COVID keeps OHL players off the ice as they wait for season to start, young forward has been excelling at school; 'My work ethic has probably been my best attribute about school'
City's finance chairman shooting for 0% tax increase in upcoming budget talks

City's finance chairman shooting for 0% tax increase in upcoming budget talks

'I’m personally prepared to cut services to get there, but only those services that make sense to cut, scale back, or delay during a pandemic response,' says Morales
Jerry Leger concert raises $13K for Dress for Success Orillia and Barrie

Jerry Leger concert raises $13K for Dress for Success Orillia and Barrie

Organization approaching its year-end goal of $20,000
Give Love, Give Back campaign to raise money for SickKids hospital

Give Love, Give Back campaign to raise money for SickKids hospital

The Printing House will give 10 per cent of every holiday purchase to the hospital foundation
Trailer load of toys on its way to kids who could use some holiday joy

Trailer load of toys on its way to kids who could use some holiday joy

'We keep at this because of what we see nearly everyday; we see the need when we get into houses. A lot of the issues are hidden and you don’t always necessarily know about your neighbour’s problems,' says paramedic
Time to break a sweat as city launches virtual fitness classes

Time to break a sweat as city launches virtual fitness classes

For the first two weeks, beginning Monday, classes will only be open to current recPASS members