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Catholic board scraps plans to switch to hybrid model for elementary

Catholic board scraps plans to switch to hybrid model for elementary

Any future parent requests to switch students from in-class to remote or vice versa will now be put on a wait list, only to be accommodated if space permits
What would OHL's return to play look like? Would American teams be based in Ontario?

What would OHL's return to play look like? Would American teams be based in Ontario?

'Our league has so many questions and it's all up to the government. Are we going to have contact? Will we be allowed to travel across the border? Those are government answers, not league,' says one GM
Barrie 'AAA' organization says two hockey teams affected by eight positive COVID tests

Barrie 'AAA' organization says two hockey teams affected by eight positive COVID tests

'As we have now moved to an orange level of risk in our area, we are only one step away from ceasing operations and it is imperative that we all make responsible choices,' says official
OPP on the lookout for impaired drivers this holiday season

OPP on the lookout for impaired drivers this holiday season

OPP's Festive R.I.D.E. campaign kicks off this week and runs until Jan. 3, 2021
Could fresh Christmas trees be the next COVID-related shortage?

Could fresh Christmas trees be the next COVID-related shortage?

It is already difficult for farmers to keep up with a demand for fresh trees that skyrocketed in 2015
Feds looking at national daycare? Lehman sure hopes so

Feds looking at national daycare? Lehman sure hopes so

'It would be great for Barrie families,' mayor says. 'Imagine if good, widespread daycare was available for $10 a day like it is in Quebec, instead of $50 or more as many people pay today in Barrie!'
Barrie company earns Small Businesses, Big Hearts award

Barrie company earns Small Businesses, Big Hearts award

Mike The Mattress Guy provided beds for single mother and her children
Cookstown spa owner fears small businesses won’t survive pandemic

Cookstown spa owner fears small businesses won’t survive pandemic

'You have to support your small business or they will not be here,' says Alison Stewart
WATCH: Only celebrate the holidays with those in your household, Ford urges

WATCH: Only celebrate the holidays with those in your household, Ford urges

The holidays are fast approaching, and the Ontario government has made official recommendations on how to celebrate the holidays safely during the COVID-19 pandemic
Innisfil's Orbit project gets support for MZO request from Simcoe County

Innisfil's Orbit project gets support for MZO request from Simcoe County

‘The growth is going to happen, whether we have the opportunity to plan for it or not,’ says Alcona resident