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'There will be some who don’t make it' through lockdown: Officials

'There will be some who don’t make it' through lockdown: Officials

'This is tough and frustrating but necessary,' laments Barrie mayor
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WATCH: Provincewide shutdown will come into effect on Boxing Day

WATCH: Provincewide shutdown will come into effect on Boxing Day

Premier Doug Ford announces provincewide shutdown will commence on Dec. 26
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Residential growth will help downtown 'rise out of the ashes'

Residential growth will help downtown 'rise out of the ashes'

'It’s got to be a self-sustaining community, so that we don’t depend on tourism and we don’t depend on events to bring people to our downtown,' says BIA official
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Public Health officials: Data shows more "hard lockdowns" to control the spread of COVID-19

Public Health officials: Data shows more "hard lockdowns" to control the spread of COVID-19

Doctors argue that unless Ontario takes dramatic measures, the case count and death rate will only get worse
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Simcoe Santa brings the jolly old elf to you, virtually

Simcoe Santa brings the jolly old elf to you, virtually

'Santa answers their questions about life at the North Pole and how Santa gets his magic,' says man behind unique festive venture
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Noella Festival raises $3,000 for Hospice Simcoe

Noella Festival raises $3,000 for Hospice Simcoe

Noella Festival is still on in downtown Barrie
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Ontario reports 2,123 new COVID cases today

Ontario reports 2,123 new COVID cases today

There are more than 19,000 active, lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ontario currently
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Third person dies at GBGH amid COVID-19 outbreak

Third person dies at GBGH amid COVID-19 outbreak

Number of overall outbreak-related cases got a weekend bump after showing signs of slowing down late last week
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WATCH: Ontario presents updated COVID-19 modelling data

WATCH: Ontario presents updated COVID-19 modelling data

Watch the livestream feed of the press conference here
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Do you park in downtown Barrie? Some changes are coming Jan. 1!

Do you park in downtown Barrie? Some changes are coming Jan. 1!

'Parking in Barrie is on its way to becoming easier and more convenient,' notes release from municipality
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