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Controversial $30K sculpture sees one crate removed for repairs

Controversial $30K sculpture sees one crate removed for repairs

Crate removed 'for some minor repair work' after damage to the bolt that fastens into cement footing was discovered, along with 'some minor paint chips'
Seven Barrie residents among 29 new COVID cases in county today

Seven Barrie residents among 29 new COVID cases in county today

Health unit also reports eight cases in New Tecumseth, five in Bradford, and four in Innisfil
COVID outbreak declared at St. Joan of Arc

COVID outbreak declared at St. Joan of Arc

School outbreaks defined by health unit as two or more lab-confirmed cases in students and/or staff with an epidemiological link
Region's top doctor pleads for vigilance as COVID case numbers rise

Region's top doctor pleads for vigilance as COVID case numbers rise

'The only way we are going to slow the spread of COVID-19 ... is through our own actions as individuals and as a society,' says medical officer of health
COLUMN: Saying final goodbyes, attending funerals feel very distant in 2020

COLUMN: Saying final goodbyes, attending funerals feel very distant in 2020

In this week's 'Everything King', Wendy gets a firsthand look at how funerals have changed in the COVID era
Councillors burn the midnight oil on workplace harassment probe

Councillors burn the midnight oil on workplace harassment probe

General committee discusses presentation and correspondence concerning confidential personal information matter
WATCH: Minister of Long-Term Care joins Ford for today's announcement

WATCH: Minister of Long-Term Care joins Ford for today's announcement

Province rolls out rapid testing in long-term care homes
INSIDE THE CALL: Crash scenario illustrates complexities of policing in Barrie

INSIDE THE CALL: Crash scenario illustrates complexities of policing in Barrie

'What you see in a moment on the side of the road represents just a portion of the element involved in responding to a single call,' says police chief
County approves $572M budget that won't hike taxes

County approves $572M budget that won't hike taxes

To maintain a zero per cent increase on municipal property taxes next year, the county will use some reserves, officials say
WATCH: Justin Trudeau to provide COVID-19 update

WATCH: Justin Trudeau to provide COVID-19 update

Feds secure doses of therapeutic COVID-19 drug from Eli Lilly