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Gardner clarifies expectations, exemptions for businesses to reduce COVID transmission

Gardner clarifies expectations, exemptions for businesses to reduce COVID transmission

Simcoe-Muskoka's medical officer of health issues updated letter following feedback from various organizations
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Province reports 1,723 new COVID cases today

Province reports 1,723 new COVID cases today

About 64% of the new cases are from the GTA; There are 35 more deaths related to the coronavirus reported over the past 24 hours
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Schools in Barrie, Alliston and Bradford reporting new COVID cases today

Schools in Barrie, Alliston and Bradford reporting new COVID cases today

Steele Street Public School is reporting two new cases, while Bear Creek is reporting one
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Alcona flood relief project moves closer to completion

Alcona flood relief project moves closer to completion

Preferred solution to reduce flooding in the area involves enhancing an existing wetland, study finds
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Grade 8 students can now catch up on missed vaccines

Grade 8 students can now catch up on missed vaccines

The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit is running catch-up clinics for those who missed Grade 7 vaccines due to COVID-19
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LETTER: Nottawasaga River the area's 'crucial life blood' and worth protecting

LETTER: Nottawasaga River the area's 'crucial life blood' and worth protecting

Nottawasaga Valley watershed covers 3,700 square kilometres and touches on 18 municipalities
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Former Barrie surgeon agrees not to practise medicine again, anywhere

Former Barrie surgeon agrees not to practise medicine again, anywhere

Emad Guirguis agreed never to apply or reapply for registration as a physician following complaints
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Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Keep dreaming
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Mom shares experience with pregnancy loss and its lasting emotional impacts

Mom shares experience with pregnancy loss and its lasting emotional impacts

'Having a baby doesn't erase everything you went through; you'll always want those other babies,' Bradford mom says of pregnancy loss
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Using Tiny boat launch could soon cost big bucks

Using Tiny boat launch could soon cost big bucks

Councillor sees launch fees as a way to generate revenue to help maintain the ramp that is currently used for free by residents, non-residents
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