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Barrie gets $1.3M through second round of Safe Restart funding

Barrie gets $1.3M through second round of Safe Restart funding

'The help is very welcome, especially as we struggle to address higher service costs related to COVID from the county,' says mayor
Fierté Simcoe Pride's Community Winter Feast happens Saturday

Fierté Simcoe Pride's Community Winter Feast happens Saturday

Group will be delivering meals rather than meeting in person; meals must be requested by Friday
11 new COVID cases reported in Barrie

11 new COVID cases reported in Barrie

The health unit has also confirmed the death of a Clearview Township resident who tested positive for COVID-19
Taxman still coming, but payments shifted for Barrie residents

Taxman still coming, but payments shifted for Barrie residents

'COVID was an unusual year. We extended the payment dates, which modified the monthly payments for folks,' says city treasurer
Second patient dies at Midland hospital amid COVID outbreak

Second patient dies at Midland hospital amid COVID outbreak

Georgian Bay General Hospital is now declaring 38 positive cases linked to the outbreak that began Dec. 4
This week in BarrieToday+: A three letter word, a writing contest and MORE chances to win!

This week in BarrieToday+: A three letter word, a writing contest and MORE chances to win!

Enter daily for our end of the year giveaway!
Musicians, poets to hold virtual concert for Busby Centre

Musicians, poets to hold virtual concert for Busby Centre

St. Thomas Anglican Church in Shanty Bay will host the Virtual Concert in the Village Dec. 19 and 20
Tips to keep seniors safe during the cold winter months

Tips to keep seniors safe during the cold winter months

With COVID cases rising, restrictions will continue to increase which will further isolate our older adults and their caregivers
Ontario confirms 2,139 new COVID cases today

Ontario confirms 2,139 new COVID cases today

The province has also reported 43 deaths and 73 hospitalizations in its latest update
Downtown market precinct idea ripe and ready, given go-ahead by council

Downtown market precinct idea ripe and ready, given go-ahead by council

Project involves renovating existing Barrie Transit Terminal to a permanent market building, then constructing a new farmers’ market pavilion