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VIDEO: Barrie PSW makes history as first in region to receive vaccine

VIDEO: Barrie PSW makes history as first in region to receive vaccine

'It's just so important and it is utterly the beginning for us with this and we’ll be at this for months ... I am very moved,' says medical officer of health
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COVID-19 outbreak total jumps to 22 at region's superjail

COVID-19 outbreak total jumps to 22 at region's superjail

'My membership is concerned,' union president says. 'It has added significant stress to all staff, and certainly to those staff who work the outbreak unit'
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Ontario reports 2,202 new COVID cases today

Ontario reports 2,202 new COVID cases today

The province has also confirmed 21 deaths and 47 new hospitalizations
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Local gun clubs help Barrie Christmas Cheer Program load up

Local gun clubs help Barrie Christmas Cheer Program load up

Barrie Gun Club and Toronto club raised over $8K for the Barrie & District Christmas Cheer Campaign this month
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City will address its policies following workplace probe: official

City will address its policies following workplace probe: official

'Council takes allegations of harassment very seriously,' says city official in statement released after council meeting
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Blue Mountain Resort asks for patience as it works through refunds, deferrals

Blue Mountain Resort asks for patience as it works through refunds, deferrals

Ski lift operations will stop after Dec. 25, but it's unclear if other activities may continue amid 'disappointing reality'
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Here's what will be opened, closed locally during the lockdown

Here's what will be opened, closed locally during the lockdown

Shutdown in effect starting Dec. 26; All recreation centres will close to the public and in-person programs will be cancelled
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Good morning, Barrie!

Good morning, Barrie!

Have an amazing day
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Corrective action taken in wake of city workplace probe

Corrective action taken in wake of city workplace probe

Council met behind closed doors for two hours Monday night; Details remain scarce
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Make-up artist earns high praise for celebrity face transformations

Make-up artist earns high praise for celebrity face transformations

'I love being able to use the body and face as a canvas. I love how everyone has a different unique face combination,' says Erin Royal
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