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WATCH: Province investing $115 million to support home care system

WATCH: Province investing $115 million to support home care system

Funds will support 850 patients with high, complex care needs
This week in BarrieToday+: We're offering our biggest prize to date!

This week in BarrieToday+: We're offering our biggest prize to date!

Get in on our end of the year giveaway!
NVCA hiking user fees for conservation areas to cover maintenance, upkeep

NVCA hiking user fees for conservation areas to cover maintenance, upkeep

Fees set to increase Jan. 1; 'We are now seeing more trash being left behind, and that has to be looked after by someone,' says official
Bridget's Run raises 'heartwarming' $36K for Barrie hospital

Bridget's Run raises 'heartwarming' $36K for Barrie hospital

Donations will support RVH's neonatal intensive care unit and the obstetrics bereavement program
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
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
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
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
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
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